Atty. Ian Scharfman
Ian Scharfman is a passionate advocate for his clients' rights and understands that each client's situation is of utmost importance to that client. Employees in Houston and throughout the surrounding areas call on this firm for high-quality counsel and representation in all their legal workplace concerns.
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About Ian Scharfman at a glance
Ian Scharfman is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1993) and Emory University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Texas Board of Legal Specialization Labor and Employment Law Exam Commission. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ian Scharfman is a passionate advocate for his clients' rights and understands that each client's situation is of utmost importance to that client
- Employees in Houston and throughout the surrounding areas call on this firm for high-quality counsel and representation in all their legal workplace concerns
- Conveniently located in the Greenway Plaza area, this law firm accepts cases throughout Texas and nationwide
- The firm's focus is employment law, and the firm represents clients before state and federal trial courts, appellate courts and agencies
- With over 30 years of legal experience, he has gained success and recognition in a wide range of employment law cases
- Mr. Scharfman has received a number of accolades based on peer review
- He is: Repeatedly named as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" in 2012-2019 by Best Lawyers (in America), which is by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
- Repeatedly named a "Super Lawyer," in 2003-2005, 2008-2018, which recognition is a Thomson Reuters Service
- Repeatedly named as one of Houston's "Top Lawyers" in 2005-2007, 2011, 2013-2016 by H Texas Magazine. "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.)He is also board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 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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