Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving El Paso, TX · 50+ Years Experience
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About Michael D. McQueen at a Glance
Michael D. McQueen is a Managing Partner based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Kemp Smith LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court U.S. (1976) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1976). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1976) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas (Former Chair, Executive Council, Labor & Employment Law Section) American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section) El Paso Bar Association Society for Human Resource Management El Paso Society for Human Resource Management. Serves clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. McQueen
- Mr. Michael D. McQueen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Michael practices at Kemp Smith LLP in El Paso, TX
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Michael D. McQueen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. McQueen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in El Paso.
Employment Law in El Paso
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 El Paso
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 El Paso 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.
El Paso Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a El Paso-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 El Paso Choose Michael D. McQueen
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 Michael D. McQueen's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. McQueen 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court U.S. and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, Michael D. McQueen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Michael D. McQueen's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in El Paso
A El Paso-based practice means Michael D. McQueen 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 Michael D. McQueen Handles in El Paso
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