Laurie N. Patton

Recently, Laurie helped secure a jury verdict for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and breach of contract, and damages awarded of $649,568.85, in a matter involving violations of duties by a company’s former President. The Court further awarded an additional $548,177.43 as equitable disgorgement pursuant to the motion she drafted. Laurie has deposed and defended key witnesses, has drafted multiple successful motions for summary judgment, including a motion that was ultimately affirmed by the Eighth Court of Appeals and has appeared before Texas state courts on numerous occasions.

Laurie helps corporate clients navigate employment issues beginning from the initial investigation through final resolution. She has specific experience responding to EEOC claims and defending against claims of age, race, disability, and gender discrimination and wage and hour allegations on a state and federal court level. She also drafts and revises employment-related agreements, assists clients in maintaining current and appropriate written policies and procedures and advises clients on maintaining documentation to position themselves most favorably in the event a dispute arises.