Jeff S. Mayes
Employment Law - Management
Employment Law - Management
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Jeff is a Board Certified labor and employment law specialist who represents management in matters involving all areas affecting the employment relationship. Jeff has successfully handled cases relating to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation and disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation in state and federal courts across the country, as well litigation involving employee leave, wage and hour, non-competition and trade secret, and employment-related torts. Jeff represents employers in courts across the country, as well as before governmental agencies such as the EEOC, Department of Labor, OSHA and the National Labor Relations Board. He has tried several cases to verdict, as well as successfully defended employers in binding arbitration, had claims against them involuntarily dismissed before trial, or achieved favorable resolution through mediation. Jeff is a Board Certified labor and employment law specialist who represents management in matters involving all areas affecting the employment relationship. Jeff has successfully handled cases relating to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation and disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation in state and federal courts across the country, as well litigation involving employee leave, wage and hour, non-competition and trade secret, and employment-related torts. Jeff represents employers in courts across the country, as well as before governmental agencies such as the EEOC, Department of Labor, OSHA and the National Labor Relations Board. He has tried several cases to verdict, as well as successfully defended employers in binding arbitration, had claims against them involuntarily dismissed before trial, or achieved favorable resolution through mediation. Jeff is a Board Certified labor and employment law specialist who represents management in matters involving all areas affecting the employment relationship. Jeff has successfully handled cases relating to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation and disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation in state and federal courts across the country, as well litigation involving employee leave, wage and hour, non-competition and trade secret, and employment-related torts. Jeff represents employers in courts across the country, as well as before governmental agencies such as the EEOC, Department of Labor, OSHA and the National Labor Relations Board. He has tried several cases to verdict, as well as successfully defended employers in binding arbitration, had claims against them involuntarily dismissed before trial, or achieved favorable resolution through mediation.
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Daniel Gutierrez
When our Houston-based manufacturing company faced a complex wrongful termination lawsuit, the stakes were incredibly high. We needed counsel who was not only a skilled litigator but who truly understood the nuanced perspective of management. From our first consultation, Jeff Mayes demonstrated why he has nearly three decades of experience in this field. His board certification in labor and employment law was immediately evident in his strategic approach. He didn't just react to the allegations; he conducted a thorough internal review with us, identified key precedents from his vast experience, and built a defense that was both robust and pragmatic. His deep knowledge of Texas employment law, honed since his graduation from South Texas College of Law, was indispensable. Throughout the discovery process and subsequent negotiations, Jeff's calm, professional demeanor kept our leadership team focused. He successfully leveraged his recognized expertise in employment law management to achieve a highly favorable settlement that protected our company's reputation and financial interests. Working with Jeff and the team at Ogletree Deakins was a masterclass in effective legal representation. He is more than an attorney; he is a strategic partner who understands the business implications of every legal decision. I would recommend him without reservation to any executive or company navigating the complexities of labor and employment law.