Javier Alejandro Perez-Afanador

Javier Alejandro Perez-Afanador

also known as Javier Perez, Perez Law

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Discrimination ... +6 more

Energy Square Tower 1, 4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 1450, Dallas, TX

About Javier

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

Employment attorneys focus on the many laws concerning the relationship between employers and employees. If you feel your employer has treated you wrongly as an employee, you may benefit from the services of an employment attorney.

40%
Personal Injury 20%

A personal injury lawyer or law firm works with clients who have suffered a physical or emotional injury, usually by accident or mistake. They cover cases such as car accidents, brain injuries, wrongful death and disfigurement.

20%
Discrimination 10%

An employer cannot discriminate against you because of your race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. It is illegal for an employer to use any of these reasons to fire, demote, or refuse to hire you.

10%
Wrongful Termination 10%

A wrongful termination lawyer can help if your employer fires you for an unfair reason. Wrongful termination occurs when your employer breaks an employment agreement with you, violates an employment or anti-discrimination law, or fires you.

10%
Car Accident 5%

If you are involved in a car accident, you may benefit from the services of a car accident lawyer, one who knows the dynamics of car crashes and can identify and weigh all the possible factors which may have played a part.

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

If you are involved in a trucking accident, you may benefit from the services of a trucking accident lawyer. Trucking accident lawyers know the dynamics of truck crashes and can identify and weigh all the possible factors which may have been involved

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

Wrongful death lawyers handle cases where someone is killed, whether the person who caused the death meant to do it or not. If a loved one dies because of someone else's actions, a wrongful death lawyer can help you recover financial compensation.

5%
Sexual Harassment 4%

Harassment takes many forms. One of the more common types is sexual harassment, which is unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. But it is unlawful to harass an employee because of any protected characteristic or trait, including age or disability. Harassment is never acceptable.

4%
Class Action 1%

Federal law requires employers to pay non-exempt employees a minimum hourly wage plus one and one half times that rate for all hours worked over forty in a week. Many employers do not understand these provisions, and some simply ignore them.

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Javier Perez Law

Energy Square Tower 1, 4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 1450, Dallas, TX, 75206

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Javier Alejandro Perez-Afanador's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (6) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews

Posted by Karah | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Employment & Sexual Harassment

If you seek a diligent, respectful, reliable, and patient legal professional, your search ends here. I had the privilege of collaborating with Javier Perez for precisely four years on an employment and sexual harassment case. Javier consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to his clients, c...onsistently striving to achieve optimal outcomes. To say he exceeds all expectations is an understatement. I am profoundly grateful for his dedicated time and effort invested in this case. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly endorse him to anyone in need of an employment lawyer. You will not be disappointed!! -Karah S.

Posted by Chelsea | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney!

I recommend Javier, hands down he’s the BEST AROUND! Before u look anywhere else in town, he will take your frown and turn it into an award wining SMILE!!!!!! Thanks Javier! WE WON:)

Posted by Ibeth | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Excellent Lawyer

Javier was very helpful with our wrongful termination case! He made the experience a breeze and helped wherever there were any questions about our case. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great lawyer!

Posted by Mireya | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very impressed

I highly recommend Javier , very professional he helped me in so much . He didn't give up in my case even tho I wanted to in the beginning he fought for me and I admire that about him .

Posted by Michelle | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommended Professional

Javier, was amazing in my case. My case: I was not being paid overtime, and hours worked were reflected of what the company wanted it to be, not hours actually worked. He believed in me and of what had happened. Javier worked diligently for me and his hard work paid off. Excellence at it's best. I h...ighly recommend Javier Perez.

See All Client Reviews

Javier Alejandro Perez-Afanador's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Javier
Christopher David Montez headshot
Christopher Montez

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Javier is an experienced labor and employment lawyer who regularly represents employees and former employees. Javier zealously represents his clients and he is willing to take his cases to trial, if necessary."

Eric Puente headshot
Eric Puente

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I whole heartedly endorse Javier Perez-Afanador. He is a genuine person, dedicated to serving the people in the community, a respectable family man, and he is my go-to attorney when it comes to employment law. I fully entrust him with my own client issues."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2023

Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine

2022

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2022

Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

2019

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2018

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Top Latino Attorney, Latino Leaders Magazine

2015

Estrella - Rising Star, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

N/A

Top Lawyer Under 40 Award, Hispanic National Bar Association

N/A

Estrella Award, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

N/A

Top Latino Lawyers, Latino Leaders Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founder and Managing Attorney, Javier Perez Law

2016 - 2020

Partner, Scott | Perez LLP

2012 - 2015

Attorney at Law, Kendall Law Group LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Executive Board Member, Secretary

2015 - 2015

Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Griffin v. MGA Home Health Plus Services, Inc.

Plaintiff's verdict, $83,200 awarded in damages.

Breach of Retirement Contract Settlement

$450,000

Mid-Trial Race Discrimination Case Settlement

$290,000

Race Discrimination and Retaliation Settlement

$250,000

Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Settlement

$150,000

Sexual Harassment and Tortious Interference Settlement

$105,000

Age Discrimination and Retaliation Settlement

$95,000

Minimum Wage and Overtime Judgment

$89,614.04

National Origin Discrimination Plaintiff’s verdict

$83,200

Sexual Harassment Settlement

$79,000

Single Plaintiff Overtime Case Arbitration Result

$67,052.61

See More Legal Cases

Education

2012

The University of Texas at Austin

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

2008

The University of Texas at Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

Interviewer, Dallas Bar Association Living Legends Interview: Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez

2022

Hispanic National Bar Association Region XII Summit

Panelist: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Immigration System

2022

Dallas Bar Association

Moderator, “Flesh and Sand: An Intimate Look at the Journeys and Lives of U.S. Immigrants”

2021

Dallas-Fort Worth National Employment Lawyers Association

Panelist: Race Discrimination Roundtable

2020

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting

Panelist: Covid-19’s Impact on the Hispanic Community

2019

State Bar of Texas, School Law Section

Panelist: Preserving Employee Discrimination Claims

2019

SMU Dedman School of Law Diversity Orientation Luncheon

Speaker

2019

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

Moderator, Representing Hispanic Employees in Litigation

2019

Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Interviewer, DHBA Cuatro Generaciones Interview of Tino Ramirez

2018

State Bar of Texas Bar Leaders Conference

Panelist: “Earth, Wind & Fire: Planning for the Unexpected”

2018

Dallas Bar Association Minority Participation Committee

Panelist: Heads Up: Lessons from the Trenches

2015

Mexican Consulate General Labor Week

Employment Law Overview

2015

Hurt @ Work

Disability Discrimination and Worker's Comp Retaliation

2014

Conozca Sus Derechos (Know Your Rights)

Employment Discrimination

Publications

2020

University of North Texas College of Law Accessible Law “Essential: Employee Rights and Considerations During the Covid-19 Pandemic”

2018

Dallas Bar Association Headnotes “The Dallas Hispanic Bar Association: Moving Adelante”

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution