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

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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 12 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Paul | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Beyond thankful

Josh was incredible from start to finish. Starting with initial contact, happened fast and quickly took all the burden and worries away. His approach was direct but with extreme compassion for my situation, found (a rare) balance of being able to inform me on my situation whilst keeping me on track w...ith the overall plan and approach, HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with Josh for any employment related issues or challenges! Thank you Josh!!

Posted by Judith | April 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The best of the best

Josh Verde is amazing at what he does. Words can’t express how grateful and happy my family and I are with his service. At a very hard and emotional time we found light at the end of the tunnel with Josh. He is so professional he takes the time to explain every step and process. Communicating with hi...m is so easy he always gets back to you. He truly works hard to get you what you deserve. His secretary Valerya is great, super sweet and helpful. I 100% recommend Mr. Verde.

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 Kaleigh | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer in Texas!!

I can’t thank Josh enough for all of his hard work and time throughout my case. He replied quickly to emails and phone calls, and never stopped working to ensure that I would have the best possible outcome. He protected my name, digged for every bit of information he could find, and was confident thr...ough times when it seemed like the odds were against us. He is willing to listen and guide you in the right direction and keeps you informed every step of the way. I am more than pleased with the settlement and will never forget what he has done for me and my family. I will always be grateful for all of his efforts on my behalf. He is a knowledgeable great lawyer, and overall, just a good guy who genuinely cares about his clients. I cannot recommend this firm enough. Thank you Josh!!

Posted by Chris | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

HIGHLY Recommend (Employment Lawsuit-Related)

I am indescribably grateful to Mr. Verde for the outcomes he achieved in my case. I don’t know that anyone can imagine the level of stress that arises from a former, well-funded employer bringing a lawsuit against you unless you’ve experienced it personally. Mr. Verde proved to be the attorney that... no one can reasonably expect to find. He’s exceptionally knowledgeable, dedicated, and empathetic. I left my consultation with the feeling that I found a rock star to be on my side, and it turned out that was exactly the case. Mr. Verde guided me through hours of grueling deposition from the opposing side's attorney (who, compared to Mr. Verde, was twice as expensive and half as skilled) when I had no prior experience with legal matters whatsoever. The lawsuit was totally dropped by the plaintiff within an hour following the deposition. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Verde to those seeking representation.

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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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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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