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Cynthia L. Hill is a seasoned public law and labor and employment attorney. Ms. Hill regularly advises private sector clients on human resources, employment litigation and labor law issues, offering day-to-day legal counsel on matters involving discipline, discharge, employee layoffs, disability and reasonable accommodation, family and medical leave, employment policies, government contracting, non-competition and confidential information issues. She also assists clients on risk prevention strategies. Ms. Hill has successfully represented employers in contested matters before state and federal administrative agencies and alternative dispute resolution forums, in grievance arbitrations and matters before the National Labor Relations Board and before state and federal courts.
Ms. Hill has provided legal counsel for more than 25 years for public and private schools, independent school districts, community colleges, universities and other public entities. She has considerable experience in public law including civil rights litigation, employment, student discipline, Title IX, free speech and policy development and implementation. Ms. Hill also focuses her practice on government strategies, employment contracts, grievances, employee terminations, school and college governance, and policy development.
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1990
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801 Cherry Street, Suite 2000, Unit #46, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2011
Ms. Hill is one of the most incredible lawyers I know. Her grasp of school law is astounding. She is always responsive to our needs.
"I endorse this lawyer. Cindy Hill has a wide range of experience in school law matters, as well as labor/employment/special education issues. She is a seasoned and knowledgeable client counselor, and I endorse her at the highest level."
"Cynthia's insight into and experience with all manner of school law issues, particularly those related to employment is exceptional. She routinely dissects complex, nuanced legal matters and helps her clients navigate some very rough waters. I recommend Cynthia without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Cindy Hill helps schools, colleges and private entities with their emplyment issues. She is one of the most respected employment lawyers in Texas, and highly respected by her colleagues. She has loyal clients with whom she has developed a relationship of trust over many years. I endorse her without reservation."
Education lawyer
Education lawyer
2014
Top Attorney / Labor & Employment Law, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
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AV, Martindale-Hubbell
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Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
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Preeminent Women Lawyers, Bar Register
2017 - Present
Of Counsel, Decker Jones, PC
2013 - 2016
Partner, Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP
2007 - 2013
Partner, Henslee Schwartz, LLP
1996 - 2007
Managing Partner, Chappell Hill LLP
1998 - Present
National Council of School AttorneysMember
1998 - Present
Texas Council of School AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1987 - 1996
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
Summary dissposition in favor of client
Summary disposition in favor of client
Summary disposition in favor of client
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BBA
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“Preparing the Employee Handbook,” “Personnel Issues for Public Employers,” “At-Will Employment”
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“Employment Law Update,” “Practical Guide to Employment Terminations”
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“Conducting Employee Investigations,” “Sexual Harassment Claims in Texas Public Schools,” “Workers’ Compensation for Texas Public Schools,” “Grandparents’ Rights,” “Disciplining Special Education Students,” “Documenting Employee Performance”
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"Texas Education Law - Personnel Issues"
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"Employment Discrimination"
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“Investigation of Employee Complaints,” “Reductions in Force and Employee Terminations”
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“Sexual Harassment in the Workplace,” “Wrongful Discharge Claims,” “The Paralegal’s Role in Employment Discrimination Cases”
1988
English