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Douglas C. Bracken

Douglas C. Bracken

Of Counsel
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Phone:
214-691-1776
Fax:
214-373-2570
E-mail:
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Mr. Bracken represents businesses in both trial and arbitration primarily in employment, labor and business litigation.  He defends all types of employment claims, including for discrimination and retaliation under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA and other federal and state employment laws; and he represents employers before federal and state governmental agencies.  Mr. Bracken also regularly advises employers on their employment policies, procedures, and handbooks to help them avoid litigation in the first place, and he advises and defends employers and executives alike on employment and non-compete agreements.  Finally, a large portion of Mr. Bracken’s practice is devoted to advising and defending “nonsubscriber” employers who have opted out of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act.   

Areas of Practice

  • Employment and Labor Law
  • Workers' Compensation Nonsubscriber Defense
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
  • Employee Benefits

Litigation Percentage

  • 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2004

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1992
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1993
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Education

  • Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
    • J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1992
    • Law Review: Editor, Texas Tech Law Review, 1990 - 1992
  • Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) - 1989

Published Works

  • Sherrod v. American Airlines, Inc. , 132 F.3d 1112 , 5th Circulation, 1998
  • In re Michael Copeland,, 45 S.W.3d 348 , Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001

Classes/Seminars

  • “ERISA Reporting & Disclosure Requirements for Texas Nonsubscriber Plans. An Update” , TXANS 2010 Annual Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition
  • “Injured or Disabled: The ADAAA and Recent EEOC Regulations”, Blue Goose Liability Protection Workshop, February 2010
  • “Prevailing Wage National Trends”, Lorman Education Services, Prevailing Wage Law seminar, February 2010
  • “Recent Changes to the ADA and FMLA", TXANS 2009 Annual Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition
  • “Finding Your Way Through the Confusing Leave and Disability Law Labyrinth” , Council on Education in Management, 2009 Texas Employment Law & HR Forum
  • “Nonsubscriber Update: Emerging Trends in the Texas Nonsubscription System” , Council on Education in Management, Texas Workers’ Comp Forum, October 2008
  • The Latest in Wage & Hour Law” , TXANS 2008 Annual Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition
  • “Protecting Against Harassment Claims” , Parker County Bar Association, February 2008 CLE Meeting
  • “Non-Competition Agreements For At-Will Employees After Sheshunoff” , Collin County Bench Bar Conference, April 2007
  • “Top 10 in 2006: Employment Law Update” , TXANS 2007 Annual Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • College of the State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Section
  • State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Collin County Bar Association

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Beta Theta Pi