Amit Misra, of Counsel
Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Misra has worked with clients of all sizes, from businesses that are closely-held and family-owned to those in the Fortune 10. He has served as inside counsel with a major energy company, advising a human resources department responsible for over 4,000 employees and union-represented refinery workers, and as outside counsel while working with a national boutique firm, a mid-sized regional firm, and now with his own firm.
Location: Houston, Texas
Phone: 713-391-8247
Toll Free: 866-558-8149
Fax: 713-651-0776
E-mail: E-mail Me
Mr. Misra advises businesses on all aspects of the employment relationship, including:
Counseling with respect to the human resources management and labor relations
- development of policies and procedures regarding recruitment and hiring
- preparation of employment contracts
- preparation of employee handbooks and other employment policies
- investigation of harassment complaints
- deliberation on employee terminations
- preparation of severance plans related to group termination programs
- interpretation of collective bargaining agreements
- responding to union local requests for information
- responding to employee grievances
Representation before administrative agencies
- charges of discrimination
- wage claims
- unemployment benefit claims
- charges of unfair labor practices
Representation in arbitration and litigation related to the employment relationship and labor relations
- unfair competition and trade secrets
- employment discrimination
- wage and hour law
- family and medical leave
- disability accommodation
- employee benefits and plan administration
- nonsubscriber workplace injuries
- employment contracts
- employee grievances under collective bargaining agreements
Counseling with respect to occupational health requirements
- development of policies and procedures regarding medical inquiries as to fitness for duty
- development of policies and procedures regarding medical inquiries as to disability accommodation
Education
- Juris Doctor
University of Texas School of Law, 1995
Dean's Achievement Award in Civil Rights Litigation
Associate Editor, Texas Environmental Law Journal - Master of Public Affairs
University of Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, 1995
Thesis: The Prospect of Liability for U.S. Firms for Environmental Torts Committed Abroad - Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs
George Washington University, 1992
Phi Beta Kappa
Magna Cum Laude
Admissions and Languages
- Admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court and U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- Working knowledge of German and Hindi