I specialize in cases such as wrongful termination, employee discrimination, and recovery of unpaid overtime wages. I have tried over 100 cases to verdict and have specialized in employment cases for over 34 years. If you have a workplace problem, I can help.
I specialize in cases such as employee discrimination, commercial litigation, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). I am the only board-certified lawyer who exclusively represents employees in the Tyler/East Texas area and I am the only lawyer in the State of Texas who carries all three board certifications in Labor and Employment Law, Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law.
Choose a lawyer who is passionate about your situation and truly believes that there are two sides to every lawsuit. Get your day in court.
Providing Quality Service
I have 34 years of experience in representing employees and am dedicated to listening to your problems and making sure you receive the attention you deserve.
My clients appreciate my straightforward, honest attitude and desire to help others.
Practice areas
Title VII, ADA, ADEA, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA
35 years, 600 cases
Auto Negligence, products liability, premises liability
35 years, 400 cases
Police excessive force
35 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
William S. Hommel, Jr.
5620 Old Bullard Road Suite 115
Suite 200
Tyler, TX, 75703-3262
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1986 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Board Certified - Labor and Employment Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2005 |
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 1992 |
Board Certified - Civil Trial | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Hommel Law Firm | 2004 - Present |
Partner | Hommel & Starr | 1998 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Smith County Bar Association | President | 1999 - 2000 |
Azleway Boys Ranch | President | 1994 - 1995 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Baylor University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
Baylor University | B.B.A. | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Tyler Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Update | Wage and Hour Law Issues | 2018 |
Smith County Bar Association Lunch CLE | Wage and Hour Law Issues | 2017 |
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Shawn Latchford, Wrongful termination Attorney on Jul 7, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
John Phenix, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 6, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Bill is an outstanding lawyer and is extremely proficient in Employment & Labor law. Bill enjoys a great reputation among his peers. I've handled cases against him and with him. He is my go to resource whenever I have a labor law question. I have no reservation recommending him or referring clients to him.
Domingo Garcia, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Duane Cowan, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
William "Bill" S. Hommel is a very learned and capable attorney in multiple areas of law. He commands a brilliant understanding of substantive and procedural law in both Federal and State Courts. Bill is a true master at managing large cases with multiple Plaintiffs and\or Defendant's. When it comes to Expert Employment and Labor Law issues; Bill has few equals.
Joel Cohen, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bill Hommel is one of the finest lawyers in Texas I know. I've worked with him on cases. He is extremely skilled, knowledgeable, a terrific writer, savvy, eloquent, honest, and a headache for any defendant company that has violated the law. I endorse this lawyer.
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