Atty. John G. Harrison

Atty. John G. Harrison

Mr. Harrison is licensed and practices in both Texas and Tennessee.

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Profile Summary

About John G. Harrison at a glance

John G. Harrison is a employment attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, United States and Texas, United States. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1991) and Baylor University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Harrison is licensed and practices in both Texas and Tennessee
  • He is Board certified as a labor and employment law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • His practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of employers in matters of personnel policies and practices, labor and employment litigation, wage-hour compliance and other workplace issues
  • A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Baylor University, Mr. Harrison attended the University of Virginia School of Law and focused his studies on labor and employment topics
  • After graduation, he served as a law clerk to the Hon. Sidney A. Fitzwater of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas
  • Thereafter, Mr. Harrison joined McFall Law Firm, a Dallas, Texas labor law boutique that became the Ogletree Deakins Dallas office in January 2000

Practice Areas Explained

John G. Harrison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. Harrison 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 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 John G. Harrison

Where is John G. Harrison's law office located?
John G. Harrison's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John G. Harrison handle?
John G. Harrison focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did John G. Harrison go to law school?
John G. Harrison earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (BA).
How can I contact John G. Harrison for a consultation?
You can contact John G. Harrison 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 John G. Harrison received?
John G. Harrison's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1991
BA
Baylor University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — BTI All-Star for outstanding client service
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, United States
Texas, United States

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