Brian Paul Sanford

Brian Paul Sanford

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 15400, Dallas, TX

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 85%

All areas of employment law, including harassment, discrimination, whistleblower, retaliation, and disability.

39 years

85%
Personal Injury 15%

All areas related to claims for recovery for injuries, harms, and losses.

39 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian Paul Sanford

1910 Pacific Ave., Suite 15400, Dallas, TX, 75201

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Brian Paul Sanford's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by J | August 15, 2019 | Employment & Labor

Experienced, Candid Professional - Highly Recommend

I was referred to Mr. Brian Sanford by another employment law firm that I found on Yelp, and I have had nothing but good things to say about this firm ever since. Full disclosure, I unfortunately was unable to sign on with Mr. Sanford because his schedule was already full, but even so he was willin...g to hear me out and give me some very helpful pointers on how to renegotiate the terms of my severance package after working for my former employer for nearly 8 years and getting laid off due to no fault of my own. Among those options included a handful of recommended firms I could consider contacting, all of which he had worked with before. Today I received my first paycheck from that severance agreement, which ended up being more than double the amount initially offered. Without the information Mr. Sanford provided, the tips and cautionary points he made, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have done nearly so well. I highly recommend Mr. Sanford for his straightforwardness in evaluating all points of your situation, his brass tacks summary of your options (he didn't hide anything about costs for every one of those options, whether or not you decide to hire him), and his extensive understanding of how the employment legal system works in Texas. Many people hate dealing with lawyers, but this guy seems to be one of the good ones.

Posted by Delle | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Surpassed my Expectations!

Mr Sanford was recommended by another trusted legal counsel as I mentioned to the referral source: "I want someone, just as good as you" Well I can truly attest that Mr Sanford and his team definitely surpassed my expectations and remained consistent, nonjudgmental, transparent and professional, I co...uld not have asked for a better legal counsel during a very tumultuously legal matter related to employment. I never once thought that he would be playing both sides with the other defending attorneys. He and his team were responsive, brought in necessary resources to help my litigation process become a success; even when some unexpected events unfolded which left us both baffled. Because he is a man of faith and high integrity, I believe it shows in his personal and professional dealings as sincerely helping others is apart of his passion for his work; thus allows "win-wins" to be created in unexpected circumstances with his clients. I joked with him recently, "he should become a judge" as his intelligence and prudent judgement regarding the law fondly resonated with my experience with he and his staff. In my opinion, he is the BEST Employment Attorney in the DFW area and wish the Sanford Firm very well and sincerely submit my gratitude for their resolving my legal matter!

Posted by John | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Not just a phenomenal attorney - but an incredible and empathetic human being as well!

When I was referred to Brian Sanford to handle a claim against a former employer, my wife and I sat down with him for the initial consultation. Brian's legal knowledge, sincerity and honesty came through immediately and we knew then and there that Brian was the right person and attorney to handle ou...r case. Brian's candor, honesty and empathy came shining through and he always made time for me to answer all of my questions and offer his three decades-plus years of legal experience to a great conclusion for my family. The essence of Brian Sanford can be captured in an email that he sent to me upon the conclusion of my case. He remarked in his email that he was "glad to be of assistance in righting another wrong". Something that I am sure that Brian has done for countless clients over the years. Brian and his firm is there to help when an employer is not treating an employee or former employee justly and fairly and Brian's entire focus is to help 'right the wrongs' - I am living proof that he will do his utmost for his clients, no matter how large or small the case may be.

Posted by Nenad | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Skilled, conscientious, tenacious, and kind

I have been Brian's client in a grueling employment litigation entering its sixth year. He has accepted me as a teammate, and we have been collaborating in every aspect of litigation and trial. We won against my tough former employer, and we are mopping up with post-trial motions. Brian knows th...e law, writes cogently, and understands judges and jurors. He correctly predicts outcomes of arguments and motions. He has been devoted to our joint cause as though he is the plaintiff, not I. He is similarly committed to his other clients, some of whom I met. Brian combines seemingly opposite traits: smart but unassuming, competitive but kind. As my steadfast advocate, he has been treating defendants and their witnesses fairly and respectfully. I heard two federal judges describe Brian as a "great lawyer" and "highly respected in the profession." I heard experienced employment lawyers praise Brian. Brian belongs to professional networks, and he consults with colleagues. They readily cooperating with him. Although Brian's law firm is small - he, an associate lawyer, and his wife as paralegal - the firm has resources of a larger law firm. We held focus groups and an evocative session. We traveled across the country to consult with the preeminent expert. During years of contentious litigation, there were many occasions on which another lawyer might have misled me, unintentionally or intentionally. Not Brian. He has invariably been scrupulous and truthful, both when we were getting ahead and when we were falling behind. In setbacks, I felt his personal concern for me. In victories, we shared our delight. We visited each other's homes. We went out together. I came to know Brian's wife, who is paralegal at his firm and who also contributed to our success. I met one of his daughters. Brian met one of my sons and my then-girlfriend. Both of them like Brian. I do wish our protracted litigation to end. I look forward to relocating far away. I will, however, miss Brian and our sharing.

Posted by Jessica | August 22, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Excellent Employment Attorney

Brian Sanford has been very supportive during a difficult time in my life. Despite that I was ranked as a top performing medical sales rep at my company, I was discriminated against due to pregnancy and then wrongfully terminated. It was a very depressing and emotional experience, yet Brian and his o...ffice staff have given me the encouragement and strength to stand up and fight for myself. I am a loving wife, proud mother of two little girls, and a medical professional devoted to providing quality patient care. Brian helped restore my confidence, and I have recently found a new position in the medical field. Here I am also delivering outstanding results. I could not have overcome and defended myself alone. We are still in the grueling process of legal procedures, and it is comforting to have Brian Sanford representing me. Although he knew very little about my profession, he has taken it upon himself to better understand and, therefore, better represent me as his client. He invests the time to educate himself because he truly cares about his clients. His passion to bring justice to any unjust situation is refreshing and I am very grateful for having met him.

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Brian Paul Sanford's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian and I have worked together on a few different complex cases--plus I regularly refer employment law clients to him. Each time, Brian has delivered exceptional client service. I strongly endorse him."

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Stephen Niermann

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Brian for many years and we regularly discuss cases. Brian is a very good employment law attorney. If he takes your case, it is because he has reviewed it and believes in it. That means he will apply great effort and he has been devastatingly effective for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Hersh

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brian is a fearless advocate for employee rights. He is compassionate, intellectually curious, and tenacious. Keep up the good work, Brian."

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James Johnson

Personal injury lawyer

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Barry Hersh

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, State Bar of Texas

1996

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

2008 - 2014

Partner, SanfordBethune

2001 - 2008

Partner, Sheils Winnubst Sanford & Bethune

1997 - 2000

Partner, Sanford & Bethune

1993 - 1996

Partner, Shaver Boomer Sanford Wathen & Bethune

1991 - 1992

Partner, Sanford & Dahl

1986 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Wesner Coke Boyd & Clymer

1979 - 1985

College Clerk and Law Clerk, Law Offices Of Windle Turley

Associations

2013 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Texas Employment Lawyers Association

President

2008 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Affiliate Leader

2008 - Present

Dallas-Fort Worth Employment Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Fifth Circuit Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Sections Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Sections Member

1986 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Sections Member

Sample of Legal Cases

NLRB Decision

Substantial monetary and injunctive relief

Jury Verdict for Illegal Retaliation

A jury awarded all lost pay as well as mental anguish. The court awarded attorneys' fees.

Defamation Verdict

CFO cleared of embezzlement and awarded a substantial sum for defamation.

Oil & Gas Fraud

Multimillion dollar verdict for the investors.

Arbitration Award

Award of lost wages and attorney's fees.

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Education

1986

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1982

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

NELA Annual Convention

ListServe Guidelines and Policies for Bar Associations

2014

Advanced Employment Trial Conference

Opening Statements Are Everything

2013

TELA Annual Employment Law Conference

Trial Preparation Analysis

2013

Employment Lawyers Luncheon

Preparing a Plaintiff for a Deposition

2012

TELA Annual Employment Law Conference

Fighting Balkanization of Evidence

2012

Employment Lawyers Luncheon

Tips for Surviving Back to Back Trials

2009

Annual Employment Law Conference

Arbitration Antibiotics

Publications

2012

Texas Lawyer Tips on Early Settlement in Employment Cases

Languages

English

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