About
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, founded in 1996, is a renowned law firm based in Houston, Texas. With a focus on labor and employment law, their expertise lies in litigation, preventative counseling, and legal support in day-to-day operations. They are committed to ensuring their clients' actions are legally sound to minimize litigation exposure. Led by Jeff, a board-certified labor and employment specialist, they provide practical insights into regulatory compliance, disciplinary actions, hiring and promotion decisions, and terminations. Their specialist approach has made Ogletree Deakins a trusted advisor for clients seeking efficient, favorable outcomes in employment law issues.
Specialties
Filed similar claim
Customer has filed some previous claims, I will work with customers who have not filed previous claims
Income lost
Customer has lost income due to injuries, Customer has not lost income due to injuries
Personal injury type
Vehicular accident (car, truck, motorcycle, etc.), Workplace injury, Slip and fall, Medical malpractice, Defective product, Animal incident, Wrongful death, Nursing home abuse and neglect, Other injuries
Location and hours
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart
500 Dallas St Ste 3000
Houston, TX 77002-4802
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Closed
Closed
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Photos and videos
No reviews (yet)
Ask this lawyer for references. There's no obligation to hire and we’re here to help your booking go smoothly.
Resume
Work Experience
Partner
The Estes Law Firm, P.C.
2007 - Present
Associate
The Estes Law Firm, P.C.
2004 - 2007
Education
University of Wisconsin
2009
University of Wisconsin Law School
2009
South Texas College of Law Houston
1996
Texas A&M University
University of Oklahoma College of Law
1978
American University, Washington College of Law
1996
Université de Paris-X
1996
University of Vienna
1992
University of Alabama
1991
South Texas College of Law Houston
2017
University of Houston
2017
University of Texas School of Law
2010
University of Texas System, Austin
2007
University of Texas
2002
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
1998
South Texas College of Law Houston
1994
Stephen F. Austin State University
South Texas College of Law Houston
1987
South Texas College of Law
1987
Stephen F. Austin State University
1975
Vanderbilt University Law School
1988
University of Memphis
1974
University of Memphis
1972
William & Mary Law School
2007
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
2007
Rice University
2004
A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center
2008
South Texas College of Law
2003
University of Texas System, Austin
2000
University of Texas
2016
University of Texas
2015
South Texas College of Law Houston
1998
South Texas College of Law
1998
University of Texas System, Austin
1993
Texas Southern University
2016
University of Texas School of Law
2001
Tulane University
1998
University of Texas At Austin
Vassar College
2002
University of Wisconsin Law School
New York University School of Law
Vanderbilt University
2008
University of Texas System, Austin
2005
University of Houston Law Center
Baylor University School of Law
1998
Texas A&M University
1995
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
1975
University of Texas System, Austin
1972
University of Michigan
1999
University of Texas School of Law
1998
Bowdoin College
University of Iowa
Law
2015
University of Texas
Law
2015
South Texas College of Law Houston
Law
1996
Texas A&M University
Vanderbilt University
Law
2008
University of Texas System, Austin
2005
South Texas College of Law Houston
Law
1998
South Texas College of Law
Law
1998
University of Texas System, Austin
1993
University of Texas School of Law
Law
1998
Bowdoin College
South Texas College of Law Houston
Law
1987
South Texas College of Law
Law
1987
Stephen F. Austin State University
1975
Baylor University
Law
2015
University of Oklahoma College of Law
1978
Baylor University School of Law
Law
1998
Texas A&M University
Management
1995
University of Texas School of Law
Law
2010
University of Texas System, Austin
2007
University of Houston Law Center
1988
University of Texas
Law
2002
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
1998
University of Iowa
Law
2015
University of Tulsa College of Law
1985
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
Law
1975
University of Texas System, Austin
1972
College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Law
2007
Rice University
2004
University of Houston Law Center
Washington University
Law
2013
University of Mississippi
Law
2015
South Texas College of Law Houston
Law
1994
Stephen F. Austin State University
University of Texas School of Law
Law
2001
Tulane University
History
1998
University of Texas At Austin
American University, Washington College of Law
Law
1996
Université de Paris-X
European and International Legal Studies
1996
University of Vienna
1992
University of Alabama
1991
A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center
2008
South Texas College of Law
2003
University of Texas System, Austin
Biochemistry
2000
Associations & Affiliations
State Bar of Texas
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section
Chair
State Bar of Texas
Member
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Transportation Lawyers Association
Chair
Trucking Industry Defense Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Fort Bend County Bar Association
Director
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
State Bar of Texas
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
South Asian Bar Association of Houston
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Texas Aggie Bar Association
Member
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Fellow
American Arbitration Association
Member
College of the State Bar of Texas
Member
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Houston Bar Foundation
Fellow
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Chair
Houston Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
Member
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Publications
Texas Bar Journal
Managing U.S. Immigration Risks
2012
The Consular Practice Handbook (AILA)
Nonimmigrant Waivers Under INA §212(d)(3)
2012
Unknown
Immigration Options for Artists and Entertainers
2007
American Bar Association Handbook
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Benefits and Pitfalls of Using Social Networking Websites at Work
2009
Speaking Engagements
Houston Bar Association
What to Expect From Immigration Reform and the Impact on the Worker and Workplace
2013
South Texas College of Law
Corporations & Human Trafficking: The Global Supply Chain Dilemma & Solutions
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association
How to Assist a Nonimmigrant with Obtaining a Waiver of Inadmissibility Under 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
2010
AILA - Texas Chapter Houston Section
Employer Sanctions and Compliance
2007
EBGWH Houston
Coming to America: Immigration Update
2007
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Bi-Specialization Phase 3 – How Does It Affect You?
2007
Houston Bar Association - HBA Construction Law Section
Current Developments in Immigration Law and Their Impact on Construction Projects and Industry Participants
2006
The French-American Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Seminar
U.S. Immigration Reforms and International Trade Laws
2006
Houston Forum of Advisors to Internationals Semi-annual Meeting
Changes to the H-1B Professional Nonimmigrant Visa Category
2006
Transportation Lawyers Association
hree-Hot Topics in Employment Law
2010
Associated General Contractors
The Leaves Are Changing
2010
Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section
The Best Employment Cases to Take and Those to Avoid
2009
Associated General Contractors
Wage & Hour Law: Pitfalls and Traps
2007
Trucking Industry Defense Association
Electronic Discovery In The Office and On The Road
2006
Society for Human Resource Management
What's Hot in Employment Law: Latest Developments Affecting Texas Employers
2012
Society for Human Resource Management
What's Hot in Employment Law: Latest Developments Affecting Texas Employers
2011
Society for Human Resource Management
What’s Hot In Employment Law: Latest Developments Affecting Texas Employers
2010
Society for Human Resource Management
What’s Hot In Employment Law: Latest Developments Affecting Texas Employers
2009
South Texas College of Law
Good Lessons from Hard Cases: ADA, FMLA, ADEA and More
2011
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Recent Incidents of Workplace Violence: What Went Wrong
2010
South Texas College of Law
Social Media: Catching the Wave
2010
South Texas College of Law
Stereotype Discrimination: Texas Bound
2009
South Texas College of Law
FMLA's New Regs: Be the First to Hear
2008
South Texas College of Law
Release Killers, Release Savers
2007
South Texas College of Law
Keeping the Secrets
2006
South Texas College of Law
Managing Risk: ADR, Non-Subscriber, EPLI
2005