Atty. Todd Shadle
With more than 20 years of experience as an attorney, Todd Shadle maintains a practice focused on labor and employment law. Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, this experience includes counseling and preparation of policies, litigation, conducting investigations, as well as dealing with state and federal agencies.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Plano, TX
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About Todd Shadle at a Glance
Todd Shadle is a employment and litigation attorney based in Plano, Texas, practicing at FBFK Law. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1995) and Emory University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Todd Shadle
- With more than 20 years of experience as an attorney, Todd Shadle maintains a practice focused on labor and employment law
- Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, this experience includes counseling and preparation of policies, litigation, conducting investigations, as well as dealing with state and federal agencies
- These issues include claims under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, state causes of action, non-compete agreements, and trade secret litigation
- Additionally, Mr. Shadle handles complex commercial litigation matters and counsels clients regarding their data governance issues and exposure and the response and handling of data breaches
- Mr. Shadle was previously named as one of D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” and selected to the list of Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, which honors the top young attorneys in the state
- He is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards and has also been selected to the 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers
- A graduate of Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Mr. Shadle is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, before the United States district courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western districts of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Todd Shadle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd Shadle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Plano.
Employment Law in Plano
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Plano
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 Plano
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 Plano 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.
Plano Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Plano-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 Plano Choose Todd Shadle
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 Todd Shadle's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Todd Shadle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Plano
A Plano-based practice means Todd Shadle 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 Todd Shadle Handles in Plano
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