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also known as Daryl J. Sinkule
I joined Kilgore & Kilgore PLLC in Dallas, Texas, in 2019 after almost 18 years at a leading labor and employment law firm in Houston, Texas. I am Managing Member at Kilgore & Kilgore, and I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I focus my law practice on employment law civil litigation in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. I have handled a number of cases—across the State of Texas and the nation—involving wage and hour issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act, successfully representing numerous employees against their current and/or former employers in recovering unpaid wages and overtime wages. I also represent clients in matters involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other employment-related federal and state statutes. Additionally, I represent C-suite executives, senior management, and other individuals in negotiating employment contracts and severance agreements, and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission.
A graduate of Texas A&M University and the University of Houston Law Center, I am admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and all Texas state courts. I am an active member of professional organizations, including the Dallas Bar Association, the Labor & Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and the DFW chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. I am also currently a Member of the Labor & Employment Law Exam Commission of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Between 2009 and 2012, I served on the Labor & Employment Law Section Council of the Houston Bar Association, where I co-chaired the Section’s Scholarships/Grants Committee. I also formerly served on the Lawyers Against Waste Committee of the Houston Bar Association.
In 2009, I was named a “Professional on the Fast Track” by H Texas magazine, and in both 2013 and 2014, H Texas magazine designated me as one of “Houston’s Top Lawyers.” Moreover, each year between 2006 and 2013, I was fortunate enough to receive the honor of being named a Texas Rising Star® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Texas Monthly magazine. In addition, each year between 2013 and 2024, I was named a Super Lawyer® by Law & Politics and the publishers of Texas Monthly magazine. In 2024, I was also named to The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of "Litigation - Labor & Employment" and "Employment Law - Individuals."
I look forward to reviewing your potential legal issue(s) to determine whether I might be able to assist you in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or beyond.
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Practice Area
23 years
35%-45%
Sometimes
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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3141 Hood Street, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, 75219
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Posted by Rina | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Daryl is an outstanding, personable, professional, and very intelligent attorney. I was lucky to work with Daryl toward the end of my case, and he treated me as if I was his client from the very beginning. He made sure to answer all of my questions, made time to explain important items, and was very ...
Posted by Charles | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
At some point in a person's life, the need to retain the services of an attorney will present itself. When that happens, it is vitally important to make sure that the attorney you choose exhibits three things: relevant subject matter expertise, empathy, and dogged determination as your advocate. In...
Posted by Justin | July 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Daryl was exactly what I was hoping for in an attorney. As I was completely new to the legal process, I didn't know what to expect, and Daryl took his time to make sure I thoroughly understood everything each step of the way. He was always in touch, either with follow up emails, calls, or texts. Furt...
Posted by Delaney | April 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I could not have asked for better representation than Mr. Sinkule. He genuinely cares about your situation and the outcome. With Mr. Sinkule, YOU dont have to go to battle, he does it for you with such a calm and confident demeanor. I fully trusted his expertise and am glad I did as he took a very s...
Posted by Cheri | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Sinkule was such a pleasure to work with. I trusted him implicitly to represent me because throughout the many, many hours of discussions that we had, he was always so thoughtful, professional, and well-versed. His sense of calm was helpful and I knew I could trust him to be level-headed in all d...
"I have worked with Daryl as opposing counsel in an employment discrimination case, and I have observed his work in other cases. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Daryl, and I have done so several times. He is aggressive, knowledgeable and practical, and he always prioritizes his clients' interests. That adds up to effectiveness. If Daryl is your counsel, you will be in good hands."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Daryl for many years. He has always proven to be a knowledgeable and successful advocate for his clients. I have referred several people to him through the years, because he is the best in dealing with difficult employment issues."
"I highly endorse this Daryl, as he is an extremely talented and well-respected lawyer in the community. Daryl has an outstanding knowledge of employment law and all of the related issues involved in employment litigation. With Daryl, you are assured sound legal advice based upon his combination of experience, legal acumen and practical understanding of the law."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2012
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2010
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Professional on the Fast Track, H Texas Magazine
2009
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Texas Rising Sar, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2020 - Present
Member-Partner, Kilgore & Kilgore, PLLC
2019 - 2020
Senior Counsel, Kilgore & Kilgore, PLLC
2013 - 2019
Partner, Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP
2009 - 2013
Senior Counsel, Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP
2002 - 2009
Associate, Shellist Lazarz LLP
2019 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Labor & Employment SectionMember
2019 - Present
Dallas-Fort Worth Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationLabor & Employment Law Exam Commission Member
2011 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association, Houston ChapterMember
2005 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2010 - 2012
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionCo-Chair - Scholarships/Grants Committee
2010 - 2011
Houston Bar Association, Lawyers Against Waste CommitteeMember
2009 - 2012
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionBoard Member
2002
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1998
Bachelor of Arts
2013
The Fair Labor Standards Act and Other Legal Guidelines
2011
Moderator - Picking a Jury in an Employment Case
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