Employment Discrimination and Related Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Antonio, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About John A. Heller at a Glance
John A. Heller is an Of Counsel based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy (1976). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and St. Mary's University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Activities Member, State Bar of Texas - Labor & Employment Section Member, San Antonio Bar Association - Labor & Employment Section Texas Bar Foundation Society for Human Resource Management San Antonio Human Resource Management. Serves clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John A. Heller
- Mr. John A. Heller is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination and related litigation, employment policies and procedures, litigation of employment disputes and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas Explained
John A. Heller's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Heller handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Antonio.
Wrongful Termination in San Antonio
John A. Heller is one of 6,861 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Texas →
Workplace Discrimination in San Antonio
John A. Heller is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Texas →
Employment Law in San Antonio
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John A. Heller is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Workers Compensation in San Antonio
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John A. Heller is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in San Antonio
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Antonio
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 San Antonio 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.
San Antonio Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Antonio-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Antonio Choose John A. Heller
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John A. Heller's practice in the field of wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, workers comp, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John A. Heller brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, discrimination, and employment, John A. Heller can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Antonio
A San Antonio-based practice means John A. Heller attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John A. Heller Handles in San Antonio
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