Robert R. Debes Jr.

Robert R. Debes Jr.

also known as Bob Debes

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515, Houston, TX

About Robert

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Wage and Hour litigation, tip pool cases, discrimination, wrongful termination, severance, etc.

37 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Shellist | Lazarz | Slobin LLP

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1515, Houston, TX, 77046

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Robert R. Debes Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

90 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 33 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

A fantastic lawyer!

I hired Mr. Debes to assist me with a sexual harassment case regarding my previous employer. Considering the sensitive subject matter I have to say I was impressed with how approachable and easy he was to talk to. On top of that he was able to get this resolved in a matter of months which was a huge ...relief that he expedited the process. Most importantly he was amazing at communicating updates throughout the process almost instantly. After everything was settled I feel happy and satisfied with the end result and am ready to move forward. I would highly recommend Bob to anyone in need of an excellent attorney!

Posted by Deborah Holden Cohen | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Need an excellent attorney? Contact Robert Debes..........

Mr. Debes represented me in an age discrimination case against a local hospital in Houston. Words cannot express my appreciation for his excellent legal counsel, thoughtful guidance, and perhaps most importantly to me, his kindness and support.

Posted by Jim | January 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Professional Representation

I engaged Bob to represent me in a breach of contract claim. I was very pleased with the professional advise and strategy that Bob provided throughout the course of the claim. I would recommend Bob to any of my associates in a similar confrontation.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

An Outstanding Lawyer

Bob never let me down! He was always there for me even during the consultation months. He was honest and his integrity is 100% in check. You can count on what he says. He helped me resolve an employment matter with a former employer, for whatever reason went on too long, prior to me hiring Bob. When... I hired Bob the matter got resolved quickly, with a peace of mind for me. He definitely knows what he is doing. I can now move forward peacefully. You can trust Bob with your matter.

Posted by Grisset | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Mr. Debes the best I know

"My wife and I hired Mr. Debes to help us recover some unpaid wages we were owed from our previous employer. We weren't owed a lot (my wife was owed less than $300), but it meant a lot to us since we worked hard for the money and needed it to pay our bills. Mr. Debes agreed to help us and in the end ...he got our claims settled for far more than we were owed. He took the time to explain the law to us, answer our questions, and kept us updated. We recommend Mr. Debes highly."

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Robert R. Debes Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Melinda Arbuckle

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Siddhartha Rao

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bobby has a wealth of experience in wage and hour, personal injury, and employment law matters. He cares deeply for each of his clients and gets excellent results. I recommend Bobby highly!"

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M. Slobin

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bob for a number of years. Bob is an excellent lawyer and a superb advocate for his clients. Bob is hardworking, diligent, and passionate about his work and his clients,"

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Ricardo Prieto

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregg Greenberg

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Strowhiro

Employment and labor lawyer

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M. Slobin

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ricardo Prieto

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

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

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Debes Law Firm

2013 - 2019

Partner, Shellist Lazarz Slobin, LLP

1999 - 2004

Partner, Tyler, Das & Debes

1997 - 1999

Associate, Williams Bailey Law Firm

1994 - 1997

Partner, Sartwelle & Radelat

1989 - 1994

Associate, McFall & Sartwelle

Associations

2004 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1990 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Trial Victory in San Antonio

We won

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Education

1989

South Texas College of Law

1986

Baylor University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section

FLSA Compliance: Is it a Tip or a Service Charge?

2014

Restaurant Industry Summit

Labor Law Update

2013

Restaurant Industry Summit

Labor Law Update

2013

Houston Chapter Luncheon

Woody Woo - Three Years Later and Other Tip Pool Issues

2012

HBA Labor & Employment Section Conference

Understanding and Litigating the FLSA's Tip Credit and Tip Pooling Rules

2011

NELA - Securing Wages, Protecting Hours: Representing Workers in Individual & Collective Actions Under the FLSA

Tip-Misappropriation, Minimum Wage, and other Common Service Industry Wage Issues

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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