Atty. Robin Gooch Shaughnessy

Atty. Robin Gooch Shaughnessy

Ms. Robin Gooch Shaughnessy is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, employment counseling & compliance and 6 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Robin Gooch Shaughnessy at a glance

Robin Gooch Shaughnessy is a Senior Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1999) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2003). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Baylor University (B.S. Biology, 1996). Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Robin Gooch Shaughnessy is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, employment counseling & compliance and 6 other areas of law
  • Robin received a B.S. degree from Baylor University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Robin practices at Locke Lord LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Robin Gooch Shaughnessy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robin Gooch Shaughnessy 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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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Trade Secrets

Robin Gooch Shaughnessy is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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 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 Robin Gooch Shaughnessy

Where is Robin Gooch Shaughnessy's law office located?
Robin Gooch Shaughnessy's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robin Gooch Shaughnessy handle?
Robin Gooch Shaughnessy focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Robin Gooch Shaughnessy practiced law?
Robin Gooch Shaughnessy has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Robin Gooch Shaughnessy go to law school?
Robin Gooch Shaughnessy earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Biology, 1996).
How can I contact Robin Gooch Shaughnessy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1999
B.S. Biology
Baylor University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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