Atty. Barbara Ellen Gaffney

Atty. Barbara Ellen Gaffney

Ms. Barbara Ellen Gaffney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, trial.

Dallas Dallas 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (817) 476-3712

Profile Summary

About Barbara Ellen Gaffney at a glance

Barbara Ellen Gaffney is a Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Texas (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2004), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2007). Educated at Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Texas A & M University (B.A. English, 2000). Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Young Lawyers Association Dallas Young Lawyers Association St and Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Mothers' Association. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Barbara Ellen Gaffney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, trial
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Barbara practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Ellen Gaffney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Ellen Gaffney 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.

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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 Dallas 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 venue, 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

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Where is Barbara Ellen Gaffney's law office located?
Barbara Ellen Gaffney's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Thompson & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Ellen Gaffney handle?
Barbara Ellen Gaffney focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Barbara Ellen Gaffney practiced law?
Barbara Ellen Gaffney has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Barbara Ellen Gaffney go to law school?
Barbara Ellen Gaffney earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. English, 2000).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Baylor University School of Law
- 2003
B.A. English
Texas A & M University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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