About Gardner Employment Law · Houston
Gardner Employment Law is a Houston-based legal practice specializing in labor and employment law, led by Attorney Barbara J. Gardner. The firm focuses on helping executives, professionals, and physicians navigate workplace issues with strategic, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Rather than immediately pursuing litigation, they prioritize dispute resolution to avoid controversy and delay. The practice is known for its client-centered approach, emphasizing career preservation and clear, empathetic legal guidance.
Gardner Employment Law, founded and led by Barbara J. Gardner, is a boutique law firm that serves executives, professionals, and physicians facing workplace challenges. The firm’s philosophy centers on resolving disputes without litigation whenever possible, aiming to protect clients’ careers and livelihoods with minimal cost and delay. Barbara Gardner, a board-certified labor and employment attorney, is highly regarded in the legal community, having been recognized by multiple publications including 'Best Lawyers in America' and 'Texas Super Lawyers' since 2007. The firm’s services include employment contract negotiation, non-compete buyouts, whistleblower retaliation defense, and severance pay disputes. It operates in Houston and Austin, with offices at 2100 West Loop S #1125 in Houston and 108 Wild Basin Rd S #250 in Austin. The firm is not affiliated with any religious institution and does not identify as Catholic or faith-based.
- In business
- since 2007
- Owner
- Barbara J. Gardner
- Serves
- Houston, TX and Austin, TX
- Rating
- 9.6
About Gardner Employment Law
Gardner Employment Law helps clients solve workplace problems efficiently and strategically. Your career is first and foremost in our analysis. Professionals such as physicians, managers and executives prefer this approach because it resolves issues with minimal delay, controversy, and cost. This sets us apart.
What We Do
We specialize in solving workplace issues for executives, professionals and physicians. We don’t file suit without first trying to resolve disputes so that both parties can put the matter behind you. If you’re considering a new job, facing a challenge in your current job, dealing with termination, or confronting any other legal or strategic career issue, we’re the call you need to make.
Barbara J. Gardner’s Bio
Barbara J. Gardner is a board-certified labor and employment attorney with a distinguished career. She graduated number one in her law school class and has been recognized by multiple publications including 'Best Lawyers in America' and 'Texas Super Lawyers' since 2007. She is also a Fellow of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Bar Foundation.