Joshua A. Verde

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Joshua A. Verde

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination ... +3 more

12012 Wickchester Lane, Suite 330, Houston, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Joshua

Biography

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. Initial case evaluations are always free.

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. Initial case evaluations are always free.

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. Initial case evaluations are always free.

Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law. Initial case evaluations are always free.

Former Airline Pilot

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

Sexual harassment, retaliation, overtime violations, EEOC/TWC-CRD, FMLA, Workers' Comp Discrimination, FLSA.

50%
Wrongful Termination 20%

20%
Discrimination 15%

Discrimination in Employment - Title VII, EEOC, ADEA, etc.

15%
Aviation 5%

Aircraft acquisition, pilot certificate actions, FAA enforcement.

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

General Civil Litigation

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Verde Law Firm, PLLC

12012 Wickchester Lane, Suite 330, Houston, TX, 77079

verde-law.com

Online Presence

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Joshua A. Verde's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Discrimination

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Employment

I hired Mr. Verde to represent my employment discrimination litigation. I was delighted with the result and how Mr. Verde handled my case. He is professional, friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. In addition, he is also well-connected with his clients and puts much effort into each occurre...nce to meet his client's expectations. Mr. Verde is prompt in answering emails or calls. He would always be available to answer any questions that arise. I enjoyed working with him. I highly recommend him for any legal proceedings you may have.

Posted by Kathryn | March 02, 2023 | Discrimination

Genuine appreciation

I contacted several lawyers with respect to discrimination. Not only was Josh the only one to call me back but he did promptly. Spoke at length with me on the phone and provided free consultation and advice. It was more than I expected, and I genuinely appreciate it especially since my case was al...ready past the statute of limitations. He went out of his way to try and help and again I genuinely appreciate it :)

Posted by Ryan, and Crystal Chesnutt | October 18, 2020 | Discrimination

Best lawyer around!

My wife had a discrimination case that involved her job. We called several lawyers, and no one around us was willing to even give us the time to even talk to them on the phone. When I called Josh he answered the phone himself, and when I told him what was going on... he was immediately concerned for ...what my wife had gone through, and wanted to see us as soon as possible. We met with him, and he couldn’t have been nicer to us both, and our 2 children. He mapped out his course of action... told us exactly what to expect, and we felt confident to leave it in his hands. He called us almost weekly filling us in on things, as they were happening. Called just to check on us in general, and was always great with communication. Long story short, he was able to win my wife’s case for her, and made it as easy on us as possible. The only sad thing about the whole situation is that my wife really felt like when she went to get her check from him when it was all over. She felt like she was losing a friend. He really is an amazing person, and an amazing attorney. Everyone in the office is friendly, and they are there to help you. Totally a family atmosphere. 10/10 we both HIGHLY recommend the Verde law firm.

Posted by Laura | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Highly recommend

When filing a disability discrimination claim against a former employer, I initially considered attending my EEOC mediation alone. I’m an HR professional whose familiar with the ADA, but decided to hire Josh because I knew nothing about the EEOC mediation process. And I’m so glad I did. Josh explaine...d exactly how the process would work and helped me set realistic expectations regarding a settlement amount. Without Josh, I would not have been properly prepared for my mediation and I believe my employer would have been less likely to settle at this early phase in the EEOC process. Hiring Josh for my mediation let my employer know that I was serious about pursuing my case against them. Overall, I had a five-star experience for a very reasonable rate and would recommend him to anybody looking for an attorney.

Posted by Jackie | October 20, 2016 | Discrimination

I got a great settlement with Joshua's help

I was desperate to speak to an attorney regarding the case of gender discrimination. Joshua was the first who actually agreed to meet with me. I was a mess when I showed up and he made me feel important and heard. I did not think I would get more than a low ball offer from my employer, but after ...getting a full consult with the Verde Law Firm, I had the courage to keep asking for more, and I got it. Joshua is genuine, he's honest, and he's realistic with your case. I appreciated his advice, his quick response time and the fact that even though it was just a consult, he checked on me. That's great service!

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Joshua A. Verde's Lawyer Endorsements

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Oliver Brown

Business lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Verde is one of the best in the industry. He takes a sensible approach with his clients and their legal problems. I have always known him to be a straight forward thinker that uses common sense logic to complex solutions. I would certainly hire him to represent me or a member of my family."

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Amanda Traphagan

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Mr. Verde on a matter and found him to be a very capable, knowledgeable, and hard-working attorney."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."

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Christopher Barteau

Litigation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is an effective a litigator. I would highlight his professionalism and ability to find creative solutions to advance a client's case."

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John Larue

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Josh is a very passionate attorney who cares about his clients. He believes in both the rule of law. Most importantly he has a firm grasp on the concept of justice and equality for his clients."

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Rebecca Rowland

Litigation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh and I have worked together in the past and he is very knowledgeable of the law. He works hard for his clients to ensure they receive quality representation."

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Jason Rowe

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Joshua Verde on several matters. He is an excellent lawyer who works hard to get the best possible outcome for his client. He has a wide range of legal knowledge and experience, and I highly recommend Mr. Verde for your legal needs."

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Oliver Brown

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John Larue

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Jason Rowe

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Care Commitment Badge, State Bar of Texas

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Care Commitment Recognition, State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Member, The Verde Law Firm, PLLC

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, 165th Civil District Court, Harris County, TX

2012 - 2014

In-House Counsel, Platinum Energy Solutions, Inc.

2011 - 2012

Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

2017 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Harris County District Attorney Transition Team

Chair - Technology Committee

2016 - Present

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas, LGBT Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Labor & Employment Section

2012 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2015 - 2016

Harris County Democratic Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Houston Bar Association

Law & The Media Committee

2013 - 2014

Houston Bar Association

Fee Dispute Committee Member

2012 - 2013

Lawyer Pilots Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

TDFPS v. Mitchell

Affirmed (Favorable)

LaRue et al v. Stan Stanart et al

Success

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Education

2012

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Florida)

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

University of Central Florida

Speaking Engagements

2016

KHOU News Broadcast April 2016 Floods

2016

2016

Houston organizations (city) LGBT Issues in Labor & Employment Law

2016

Houston News Broadcast Drones and FAA Regulation

2014

News Broadcasts Aviation Topics Generally

2011

Aviation Summer Academy - TSU

Careers in Aviation 2011

Publications

2019

Houston Lawyer Referral Service Labor & Employment Law Basics

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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