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also known as Javier Perez, Perez Law
Javier Perez is an award-winning bilingual attorney and community leader who has dedicated his professional life to helping people in their time of need. His practice is focused on Employment Law and Personal Injury cases. A seasoned litigator and passionate advocate for equality and social justice, Javier represents his clients with an unrivaled combination of determination, compassion, and ability. Mr. Perez provides his clients – who come from all walks of life – with the high caliber representation they deserve.
Javier is a two-time president of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association, founded its Judicial Diversity Committee, and has been nationally recognized as a Top Latino Lawyer by Latino Leaders magazine and a Top Lawyer under 40 by the Hispanic National Bar Association. Javier is Board Certified in Labor & Employment law, a distinction accomplished by fewer than 10% of attorneys in Texas. Javier has been repeatedly named a Super Lawyer and Rising Star by Texas Monthly magazine and a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine. In addition to his active employment and personal injury practice, Perez currently serves on the City of Dallas Civil Service Board and heads the Dallas Hispanic Bar Foundation.
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Energy Square Tower 1, 4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 1450, Dallas, TX, 75206
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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...
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...
"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."
"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."
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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
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Top Lawyer Under 40 Award, Hispanic National Bar Association
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Estrella Award, Dallas Hispanic Bar Association
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Top Latino Lawyers, Latino Leaders Magazine
2020 - Present
Founder and Managing Attorney, Javier Perez Law
2016 - 2020
Partner, Scott | Perez LLP
2012 - 2015
Attorney at Law, Kendall Law Group LLP
2016 - Present
Dallas Hispanic Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member, Secretary
2015 - 2015
Dallas Hispanic Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Pro Bono Committee
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2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
Interviewer, Dallas Bar Association Living Legends Interview: Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez
2022
Panelist: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Immigration System
2022
Moderator, “Flesh and Sand: An Intimate Look at the Journeys and Lives of U.S. Immigrants”
2021
Panelist: Race Discrimination Roundtable
2020
Panelist: Covid-19’s Impact on the Hispanic Community
2019
Panelist: Preserving Employee Discrimination Claims
2019
Speaker
2019
Moderator, Representing Hispanic Employees in Litigation
2019
Interviewer, DHBA Cuatro Generaciones Interview of Tino Ramirez
2018
Panelist: “Earth, Wind & Fire: Planning for the Unexpected”
2018
Panelist: Heads Up: Lessons from the Trenches
2015
Employment Law Overview
2015
Disability Discrimination and Worker's Comp Retaliation
2014
Employment Discrimination
2020
2018
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