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About Brian
Biography
Brian Sanford grew up in Garland, Texas, graduated from South Garland High School, and attended SMU for both his undergraduate and law degree. His wife is his paralegal and they have three grown daughters.
Sanford enjoys helping people by giving legal information and advice so that they can make the right choices for themselves. The courtroom is designed to give justice a chance, to give an opportunity to fix what can be fixed and to make up for what can't be fixed. He has spent his career trying to give the best legal advice possible and the best possible courtroom representation.
Sanford also enjoys singing in choirs, with his church and with the Dallas Symphony Chorus.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
85%
39 years
Personal Injury
15%
39 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 39 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1986
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
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
Brian Paul Sanford's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Brian is a fearless advocate for employee rights. He is compassionate, intellectually curious, and tenacious. Keep up the good work, Brian."
James Johnson
Personal injury lawyer
Barry Hersh
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Texas Employment Lawyers AssociationPresident
2008 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationAffiliate Leader
2008 - Present
Dallas-Fort Worth Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Fifth Circuit Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of TexasSections Member
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationSections Member
1986 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationSections 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.
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
Activity
Legal Answers