Jim Cleary
Texas
Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP
808 Travis, Suite 1100
Houston, TX 77002
United States
Tel: (713) 632-1775
Email:
cleary@mdjwlaw.com
Web:
www.mdjwlaw.com
Jim Cleary is the Managing Partner of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, a leading Texas litigation boutique, with offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
Jim represents employers on all issues concerning the relationship between employee and employer, including discrimination, retaliation, and harassment; covenants not to compete and misappropriation of trade secrets; wrongful termination; wage and hour issues, including failure to pay overtime and misclassification of employees; breach of fiduciary duty and confidence; and breach of employment agreements and contracts.
He actively represents employers in federal and state court, arbitration proceedings, and before administrative agencies. In addition, Jim provides counseling to his clients on these issues, including drafting policies, procedures, and agreements relating to all phases of employment. He also handles other forms of complex commercial disputes, both in state and federal courts and in arbitration, as well as prior to the initiation of litigation. Jim also provides corporate assistance to clients, including counseling and drafting relating to company formation and all types of commercial agreements.
Jim is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1992; Member, Virginia Law Review
- Texas A&M University, B.A., 1987
Admissions
- Texas Courts
- United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Legal Career
- Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P., May 2001 – present
- CEMEX, Inc., Houston, Texas, September 1998 – May 2001
- Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P., Houston, Texas, August 1992 – September, 1998
The Employment Law Division at Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, houses dedicated attorneys who provide comprehensive representation to employers across all aspects of employment law. With diligence, grace, and expertise, we handle complex employment litigation in both state and federal courts throughout Texas. Our commitment extends to representing clients before various governmental agencies, including the EEOC, TWC, DOL, OSHA, and the NLRB.
What Sets Us Apart:
Litigation Excellence: Our employment law attorneys are adept at navigating the intricacies of employment litigation. With a sharp focus on achieving favorable outcomes, we approach each case with a steadfast commitment to protecting our clients’ interests.
A Multifaceted Approach: Beyond litigation, we take a proactive approach to counsel our clients on various employment-related issues. From termination matters to drug and alcohol policies, employee safety concerns, employment contracts, handbooks, policies, leaves of absence, hiring, promotions, and training, our advice is comprehensive and tailored to each client’s specific needs.
Agency Advocacy: Our experienced attorneys confidently represent clients before governmental agencies, ensuring compliance and effective resolution of employment-related disputes.
Preventative Strategies: We believe in preventing potential legal issues before they arise. Through careful guidance and proactive measures, we aim to equip our clients with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain a legally compliant and harmonious workplace.
At Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, our employment law team stands ready to champion your interests with an unwavering dedication to excellence. Whether you require litigation representation, counsel on employment matters, or assistance before governmental agencies, we are here to guide you with skill, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to your success.
The substantive expertise of our lawyers has been recognized in multiple state and national surveys of both American business leaders and lawyers. Some of our lawyers literally “wrote the book” in the areas in which they practice. This expertise provides the foundation for our efficiency and our creativity. Our lawyers do not have to figure out the law when handling our clients’ cases – in many instances, we help to create the law.
What sets our firm apart from every other law firm? Our lawyers. Most importantly, we try cases. We are trial lawyers, not “litigators.” Most law firms handle cases by over working them, over billing them, and then settling them. We do not. We love to try cases and it shows. The courtrooms of Texas are as comfortable to us as our own offices.