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

1

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 26 - 30 of 34 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Jeremy | February 25, 2015

Job well done. Knowledge is power.

I'll keep it short and to the point, Bob was aggressive and straight forward to doing exactly what I hired him to do, with a high dose of knowledge needed to do so. I am more than happy with the results and if another issue came up, I'd call my buddy Bob.

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Impressive

Very knowledgeable with restaurant wage policies, very clear and concise, got me what I rightfully deserved, always replied in a timely manner. Very respectable, professional, and showed a concern with my case, as well as explaining server tip/wage laws that were either lawful or illegal, and why. I ...could always get in touch with him for a question or concern I had, and got my case settled at rocket speed. Would definitely recommend Mr. Debes for any restaurant tip/wage cases.

Posted by Raynette | November 15, 2013 | Employment & Labor

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

I contacted Mr. Debes in August 2013 in regards to a wage dispute with my previous employer. I had never been involved in any legal issues previously and had a lot of questions. He answered my questions in terms I fully understood and assured me I had a good case. Throughout the entire process, he k...ept me fully informed of my options and he was always available. His response time to e-mails was a matter of minutes. He negotiated a settlement with my previous employer and the entire process was less than three months. He was always kind and courteous. I would highly recommend Mr. Debes to anyone in need of a labor law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Anonymous Case Winner

In my experience, Bobby Debes, is nothing less than professional. He is a man of solid character and true to his word. I had a case that most lawyers weren't equipped to win or even fight due to the C-level executives that were involved. Bobby graciously took it on and prepared me for all possible ou...tcomes. He kept my expectations realistic while respecting my desired results. Bobby recognized that for me, this case was personal. He took all of my concerns seriously and resolved them with ration and wisdom. If you want a reasonably-priced, level-headed attorney who is attentive but not annoying, available, honest, authoritative, efficient and A WINNER- hire Bobby Debes. He was always on time, quick to respond, kept me informed every step of the way, and simply put, he's professional. I'd recommend him a thousand times over. Sincerely, Anonymous Case Winner

Posted by Mike | October 03, 2013 | Employment & Labor

THIS IS THE LAWYER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR!!!!

Mr. Debes was a complete and utter pleasure to work with. From the day I first talked to him, I knew I had found the right guy. He has been so professional and helpful throughout this entire process. I hired him not even 60 days ago, and my case is already wrapped up. He has readily been available... for answers for ALL my questions. Any conversation we had over the phone was promptly transcribed into an email and sent to me, so that I have all we talked about in writing. Any stupid question was never treated as one, he's very polite and genuine. I could not ask for a more pleasant experience dealing with a lawyer. I've dealt with a few lawyers, and words can't do justice to the difference between Mr Debes and the "classic" lawyer. Look no further if you need an employment lawyer

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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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