Deontae Dontrall Wherry

Deontae D. Wherry is a trial attorney in the Dallas office of Rob Wiley, P.C. Prior to joining our firm, Mr. Wherry worked as a litigation attorney, zealously advocating for clients in civil, criminal, and family law cases. Mr. Wherry is dedicated to protecting the rights of employees and providing sound guidance to help individuals through the legal process.

Mr. Wherry represents employees with various types of claims, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Mr. Wherry represents employees in various forums that include state court, federal court, and administrative proceedings before the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Additionally, Mr. Wherry is a certified mediator.

Mr. Wherry prides himself in having the ability to aggressively and passionately advocate for his clients from the beginning, so he can ensure that justice is served. He is notorious for using his listening skills to understand his client’s pressing issues, identify the legal issues, analyze the facts, and quickly develop a strategic game plan targeted in meeting the clients’ goals. As a certified mediator, Mr. Wherry engages in constructive conversations and guides parties to efficiently and effectively bring disputes to a resolution. He appreciates bringing resolution in challenging, and often emotional, environments and ensures ethical and confidential mediation sessions.

Mr. Wherry is a proud Red Raider and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Mr. Wherry relocated to Washington, DC to work on Capitol Hill where he quickly confirmed his childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Working with both policymakers and attorneys every day, Mr. Wherry furthered his knowledge in the political and legal world and his commitment to serve. He began picturing himself as an attorney, advocating on behalf of his clients against discrimination.

In 2017, Mr. Wherry received both his Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Business Administration from Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech’s Rawls College of Business. While in law school, he honed his advocacy skills through his participation on national mock trial teams and the Board of Barristers. Mr. Wherry accredits his passion for being in the courtroom to his national team experience. Additionally, he gained invaluable legal research and writing experience by serving as an Articles Editor for the Business & Bankruptcy Journal. In both law school and business college, he demonstrated a commitment to fighting injustice and community service through his participation in numerous organizations.

Additionally, Mr. Wherry studied organizational behavior, finance, marketing and corporate social responsibility through his MBA coursework, uniquely allowing him to understand corporate drivers, the environment within which they operate, and a knowledge of key stakeholder relationships. He is successful at collaboration across involved parties through his natural business acumen and law expertise. Mr. Wherry is honored to have the opportunity to bring his skills and represent Dallas employees in their employment disputes.

Mr. Wherry is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and the Federal District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Southern District Courts of Texas. Mr. Wherry is Board Certified in Labor and Empoyment  Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Wherry is an active member of the Dallas Bar Association, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, the J.L. Turner Legal Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association.