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Stacy Cole

Attorney
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(214) 800-5199

7929 Brookriver Dr #605
Dallas, Texas 75247

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Mr. Cole is Board Certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and focuses his practice on representing employees in disputes against employers. In doing so, Mr. Cole has represented hundreds of clients in numerous employment claims, including but not limited to claims for unpaid overtime wages, minimum wage violations, discrimination, retaliation, FMLA violations, breach of employment contract, non-compete agreements, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, and employee grievance hearings. Although most of the firm's employment claims are handled through administrative agencies, Mr. Cole and the firm also has experience representing clients in litigation.

Mr. Cole has written multiple legal articles to educate fellow attorneys on the expanding rights of employees. Given his experience and knowledge of employment law, Mr. Cole has been asked to speak about various employment related topics to the Texas Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, Texas A&M Law School, Dallas Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, and the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. Mr. Cole was also selected as a Rising Star in 2019, which is a recognition by Super Lawyers a Thompson Reuters Service.

Employment law is more than just area of law, it is a passion for Mr. Cole.

The firm’s employment law practice centers on representing employees and employers in a variety of employment claims, including the following:

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Cole earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of North Texas and an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Cole then graduated cum laude from SMU Dedman School of Law. While attending SMU, Mr. Cole won several awards for both written and oral advocacy. Mr. Cole also worked for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Due to his success, Mr. Cole was inducted into the National Order of Barristers. This honor is presented to the top ten advocates of each graduating class. After graduating from law school, Mr. Cole worked as an associate for employment law firm before starting his own practice.

Mr. Cole will use his experience and education to fight for your rights. If you have a business or employment law matter, contact our firm today.

Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Current / Recent Employment Litigation
  • Cottingim v. EMS - Federal action filed alleging violation of the FLSA
  • Sanchez v. Cruz & Sons Transportations, LLC et al - Collective action filed in federal court against joint employers and individual owners claiming unpaid overtime wages under the FLSA
  • Rooters v. Coffee House Cafe Management, LLC et al - Collective action brought under the FLSA for alleged overtime violations against employer and individual owner
  • Duty v. PS Property Management Inc. et al - Action filed against Company and owner, in her individual capacity, alleging claims under the FLSA for unpaid overtime wages
  • Krossman et al v. Vertical Communications, Inc. - Action under the FLSA for alleged overtime violations
  • Dominguez et al v. Bhakta - Action alleging state law violations relating to an employment contract
Speaking Engagements & Papers

Speaking Engagements

  • The Legal Impact of Marriage Equality: New Frontiers, New Issues - Employment Law Update
    • TexasBarCLE, December 2016
  • Life After Obergefell: The Next Wave of LGBT Legal Issues - Employment Law Update
    • State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 2016
  • The ABCs of Spotting Employment Claims and Selecting Clients
    • Fort Worth Human Resources Management Association, August 2015
  • Marriage Equality Decision and What it Means for Your Clients
    • TexasBarCLE, June 2015
  • Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Discrimination in the Workplace
    • Dallas Gay & Lesbian Bar Association, April 2014
  • The Emerging Rights of LGBT Employees in the Workforce
    • National Employment Lawyers Association, DFW Chapter

Published Papers

Education

J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law
Cum Laude, National Order of Barristers, SMU Science and Technology Law Review, Board of Advocates, Moot Court, Negotiations Team

MBA, University of Texas at Dallas

BBA, University of North Texas

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice Northern District of Texas
Eastern District of Texas
Texas State Courts
Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Dallas Bar Association

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)

DFW-NELA