Atty. A. John Harper III

Atty. A. John Harper III

A. John Harper III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About A. John Harper III at a glance

A. John Harper III is a employment and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Littler. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • A. John Harper III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • A. John, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2018
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which A. John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

A. John Harper III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. John Harper III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

A. John Harper III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

A. John Harper III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. John Harper III

Where is A. John Harper III's law office located?
A. John Harper III's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. John Harper III handle?
A. John Harper III focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did A. John Harper III go to law school?
A. John Harper III earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact A. John Harper III for a consultation?
You can contact A. John Harper III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has A. John Harper III received?
A. John Harper III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2001

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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