Dennis Alexander Clifford

Dennis Alexander Clifford

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 20 years

Mediation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Mediation, Arbitration

440 Louisiana St., Suite 900, Houston, TX

About Dennis

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 95%

22 years | 900 cases

95%
Arbitration 5%

22 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Clifford Law Firm, PLLC

440 Louisiana St., Suite 900, Houston, TX, 77002

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Dennis Alexander Clifford's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | September 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome results

He is absolutely the best at this job. Super respectful and helpful. He wrapped up my case very quickly and with great results. You have the absolute best with Clifford.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

My highest recommendation for Mr. Clifford

I wanted to write my review after speaking the first time with Mr. Clifford, but kept postponing because other tasks kept coming and always required immediate attention. However, this review most likely has a higher value to those that are searching for a good employment lawyer that represent and adv...ise employees, since it is written after multiple conversations over a long period of time with Mr. Clifford. The last summer, after loosing my job, I needed to find a lawyer who would review multiple documents (NCA, separation agreement, etc) related to my employment. After spending a full day online and reading reviews from other reviewers, I decided to “choose”Mr. Clifford. My situation was complex and beside getting legal advice, he offered comfort and asked what is the most important for me at the time. He advised me to proceed in accordance to my priorities, although that advice was not in his financial interest. His demeanor and advice have very calming effect on me and I knew I could trust him in protecting my interests. After a couple of months I contacted him again to clarify some details, that I could not interpret properly on my own without legal help. He explained everything in very clear terms, so even someone who is not in the legal field could understand without any difficulties. He also remembered the details of our previous conversation and advised me again while taking into consideration my previous decision. Since then, he advised me twice. He does not hesitate to point out what can go wrong and he does not overpromise. I trust that he protects my best interests and gives me the best possible advice taking into account my specific situation. Although some may hesitate to spend money on getting a legal advice, in some situation that could be well worth it and prevent unnecessary stress. What is the most difficult and important is to find a good lawyer to whom you can trust. Those who dealt in the past with lawyers who do not listen what are you trying to explain will understand a difference.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongful Termination

Mr. Clifford reviewed my case and quickly determined that I had been wrongfully terminated. He immediately began the steps necessary, and .we went to mediation within two months . Because of Mr. Clifford’s expertise, our result was very positive. I highly recommend him to anyone who has an employment... issue of any type. He is extremely knowledgeable and extremely nice.

Posted by Chris | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Prompt, thorough and excellent communicator

I hired Mr. Clifford to go over my severance agreement before I signed it and was very satisfied with the experience for several reasons. His turnaround time was uncanny; I initially contacted him on a Friday afternoon, yet he had everything completed and ready to go over with me by the following day... (yes, Saturday). In addition to providing me his annotations, he spent two hours on the phone with me going over everything and patiently answering every question I had. He did the same on two subsequent occasions when I had a question. I felt like he was very good at understanding my questions even when I struggled with the 'legalese' and did a superb job responding to my queries. I would also add that if anyone is debating whether or not to seek professional input on a severance document, the peace of mind is alone worth the price of admission.

Posted by Bobbie | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Law Firm

Mr. Clifford handled my employment case. He is very knowledgeable and always kept me up to date on where the case was. He always promptly answered any questions I had. I will definitely keep his number for future needs. I would also highly recommend Mr. Clifford to anyone needing employment law help....

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2011

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

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, The Clifford Law Firm, PLLC

2011 - 2017

Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Meyer White, LLP

2006 - 2010

Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2005 - 2010

Trial Advocacy Coach, University of Houston Law Center

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Federal Labor Standards Legislation Committee

Member

2022 - 2024

Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Chair

2015 - 2019

Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Council Member

Education

2005

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Houston, Clear Lake

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

American Corporate Counsel Association, Back-to-School Symposium, Houston, Texas

New Rules for Overtime Pay: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How?

2015

HBA, Labor and Employment Law Meeting, Houston, Texas

Data Privacy and Security: Employee Rights v. Employer Responsibilities

2014

HBA, Labor and Employment Law Meeting, Houston, Texas

Turbulent Times: Employment Law Issues in the Energy Industry

2013

Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Meeting, Houston, Texas

Litigating the Metes and Bounds of Notice Forms under the Fair Labor Standards Act

2013

American Corporate Counsel Association, Symposium, Houston, Texas

Employment Law Traps for the Unwary: Agencies are Getting Busy

2012

American Corporate Counsel Association, Symposium, Houston, Texas

Wage and Hour Compliance: Preventative Measures and Best Practices

Publications

2012

ALM Law Journal Chapter 24 - "The Regular Rate" - Wage & Hour Collective and Class Litigation

2010

Portfolio Media (Law360) Minimizing OT Damages For Misclassified Employees

Languages

English

Activity

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