Worthy Waring Walker
About Worthy
Biography
As a trial attorney and litigator, Worthy Walker has broad-based experience in prosecuting and defending claims for clients in a wide variety of business, commercial and employment cases. Over the years, Mr. Walker has represented a wide variety of businesses, financial institutions and individuals in business disputes. This experience includes disputes involving the following industries: banking, oil and gas, software, apparel, restaurants, food supply, real estate, seismic exploration, aviation, construction and marketing.
Worthy also has diverse experience in employment litigation. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trade secret, non-competition and non-solicitation matters, and has been asked to represent companies and executives in contract and severance negotiations. He also has represented employers in nearly every type of employment claim, from basic discrimination claims to complex and class claims arising under other employment statutes.
Mr. Walker is a third-generation Texan, and often serves as local counsel to out-of-state attorneys in matters filed in Texas courts. He enjoys cycling, soccer and spending time with his family. He is also a student of communications and graphic arts.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Gruber Hurst Elrod Johansen Hail Shank LLP
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2500, Dallas, TX, 75202
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Honors
2011
Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2010
Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2009
Texas Super Lawyers - Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Elrod, PLLC
2002 - 2005
Associate, Clouse Dunn
2001 - 2002
Associate, Matthews, Carlton & Stein, LLP
Associations
2001 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Obtaining judgment for client on its counterclaim for damages and attorneys' fees, and take-nothing judgment on the opposing parties' claims.
Obtaining take-nothing judgment for client on claim by customer.
Obtaining take-nothing judgment for client on claim by customer.
Obtaining complete dismissal of price discrimination claims.
Obtained Dismissal
Obtained temporary restraining order and temporary injunction
Obtained complete summary judgment for national employer on all claims
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
FDCPA and Legislative Updates with Ethical Considerations and Obtaining Discovery from Financial Institutions Under the Texas Finance Code
2008
2008
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Body Language Basics: Nonverbal Clues for Litigation
Publications
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2004
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Languages
English