The Saenz Law Firm, PLLC

Attorney

Jeremy Sáenz

Jeremy Sáenz is Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007. As part of his practice, he advises clients in both federal and state employment law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the American with Disabilities Act, WARN, the Immigration and Control Act of 1984, and the Texas Labor Code. Not only does Mr. Sáenz assist business throughout the litigation process, he also evaluates and trains owners to prevent lawsuits before they happen.

In addition to his employment expertise, Mr. Sáenz represents employers in their day-to-day business operations, advising clients on corporate, transaction, trademark, and real estate issues. Mr. Sáenz also advises business clients on customer safety issues to limit exposure from lawsuits.

Mr. Sáenz also assists individuals with drafting wills, probating estates, forming companies, and negotiating employment contracts.

Professional Highlights

Argued before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals resulting in the establishment of new legal precedence.
Argued before the Texas Supreme Court
Managed twenty-six million dollar acquisition of local grocery chain by private equity investors
Successfully defended restaurant chain in Fair Labor Standards wage claim preventing collective action.
Negotiated beneficial settlement with the Department of Labor on behalf of national breakfast dining chain.
Assisted client with twelve million dollar acquisition of multi-unit residential complex.
Selected to the 2015 Texas Rising Stars List by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.

Admissions

State Bar of Texas
United States Court of Appeals - Fifth Circuit
United States District Court - Southern District of Texas
United States District Court - Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court - Western District of Texas
United States District Court - Northern District of Texas

Education

University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas J.D. - 2001
University of Houston - Bauer College of Business, Houston, Texas, M.B.A. - 2001
University of Texas - McCombs School of Business, Austin, Texas, B.B.A. - 1997

Specializations

Board Certified - Labor & Employment Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Areas of Practice

Business Formation

We provide assistance to clients wishing to start their own companies, including the formation of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Series Limited Liability Companies (great for Real Estate), and Limited Partnerships. In addition, we assist clients with preparing governing documents (i.e. Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Partnership Agreements) to ensure efficient operations.

Business & Commercial Litigation

We represent clients on both sides of business disputes including: Contract disputes; Shareholder disputes; Partnership disputes; Personal injury and property damage claims; Non-Compete Agreements; and Commercial real estate litigation.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

We assist clients in all commercial and real estate matters, from acquiring properties through project development. In addition, we represent our clients in contract negotiations, leasing, financing, and litigation.

Labor and Employment Law

Being experts in labor and employment law, we represent employers against claims of discrimination (age, disability, national origin, race, religion, and sex), retaliation, unpaid wages, unemployment, workers' compensation, and alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. In addition, we provide auditing and assist with compliance of I-9 Employment Authorization forms. We draft employment agreements, employee handbooks, provide training to reduce liability from employment claims, and ensure compliance with the broad range of laws affecting employers from Title VII to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act.

Premises Liability

We assist businesses who have been threatened or sued as a result of injuries sustained on their premises. In addition, we provide assistance in evaluating potential dangers and implementing best practices to reduce liability.

Real Property Filings

We assist clients with transferring real property including the preparation of General Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Executor Deeds, Affidavits of Heirship, and Transfer on Death Deeds.

Wills and Probate

We draft wills and trusts for individuals and represent the estate throughout the probate process, including assistance with affidavits of heirship, small estate affidavits, dependent and independent administration of wills, and muniments of title.

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