Attorney
Mario A. Barrera is a distinguished labor and employment attorney with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in complex litigation, providing strategic counseling, conducting investigations, and leading legal trainings. His expertise spans federal and state discrimination laws (including Title VII, ADEA, PDA, ADA, and FMLA), federal wage and hour laws under the FLSA, and other key regulations such as the NLRA, OSHA, and ERISA. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in torts, contracts, and non-compete agreements. Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mario has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation Labor & Employment Star, and Lawdragon’s 500 US Corporate Employment Attorneys. Fluent in Spanish, he brings a comprehensive approach to advising clients on critical workplace legal matters.
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