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David Markham Minces
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About David

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David M. Minces has practiced law for 20 years and has been Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007. Much of his practice is devoted to handling employment litigation matters from the case investigation stage through oral argument before appellate courts. Mr. Minces has a history of successfully representing clients in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts.

In addition to his employment law experience, Mr. Minces has represented clients in lawsuits involving allegations of fraud, defamation, medical/dental malpractice, product liability, construction defects, premises liability, negligence resulting in personal injury and other general litigation.

To protect clients’ interests, Mr. Minces routinely helps them find proactive solutions to personnel problems in order to avoid litigation. Mr. Minces also gives presentations to business professionals on labor and employment law issues. Before founding his law firm, Mr. Minces was special counsel in the Houston office of Adams and Reese LLP (among the largest 200 law firms in the United States) and a co-founder of two other law firms.

Practice areas

Wrongful terminationContracts and agreementsEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 60%

    Mr. Minces is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2007. Mr. Minces has a history of successfully representing individuals and companies in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

    21 years

  2. Contracts and agreements: 20%

    Mr. Minces has experience writing, revising, evaluating and negotiating: employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements and Severance/separation agreements. Mr. Minces also has experience providing clients with strategic advice regarding contracts. Mr. Minces is versed in writing, revising and negotiating contracts to protect his client's interests. If litigation becomes necessary, Mr. Minces will fight to enforce your contractual rights.

    21 years

  3. Wrongful termination: 20%

    Mr. Minces has fought for employees that have been wrongfully terminated for reasons relating to discrimination of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, or disability. David has the knowledge and experience to fight any wrongful termination that is protected by law including "Whistleblower" retaliation.

    21 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

4545 Bissonnet Street
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Minces PLLC

4545 Bissonnet Street
Suite 286
Bellaire, TX, 77401

Website
http://mincespllc.com/

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Dallas Office (By Appointment Only)

2777 N. Stemmons Fwy
Suite 425
Dallas, TX, 75207

Rio Grande Valley Office (By Appointment Only)

200 N 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX, 78541

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200012/05/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers22
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2019
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Top One PercentNational Association of Distinguished Counsel2019
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2016
Who's Who of American LawyersStrathmore's Who's Who2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2010
Rising StarSuperLawyers2009
Rising StarTexas Monthly Magazine2009
Board CertifiedTexas Board of Legal Specialization2007
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerMinces PLLC2014 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Houston Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMemberN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
University of Nebraska, LincolnBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
CLE Luncheon (January)Wage and Hour 1012017
Lunch & Learn, CLE"The Triangle of Death": Overlap and Interplay between Texas Workers Compensation Law, The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)2016
Lunch & Learn CLELegal Aspects of Recordkeeping2016
Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionWorkers Compensation Retaliation Law2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Anonymous ArbitrationRecovered unpaid overtime and liquidated damages on employee's behalf in a 1-day arbitration proceeding.
Tomasa Duran v. Galveston County, TexasObtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Galveston County, Texas. Judgment rendered that Plaintiff take nothing and pay court costs.
Billy Brown v. Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc.Obtained summary judgment in federal court in Mississippi in favor of a steel maker.
Robert Powell et al. v. Galveston County, TexasObtained a recommendation of summary judgment in in favor of Galveston County, Texas. Following the federal Magistrate Judge’s recommendation of dismissal, plaintiffs dismissed the case and agreed not to appeal in order to avoid prevailing party costs.
Barrett Riess vs. Vulcraft-TexasObtained a Recommendation of Dismissal.
Gonzalo Ayala et al. v. City of Bay City TexasObtained summary judgment in federal court in Houston in favor of the City of Bay City, Texas on all claims asserted by plaintiffs.
Talmadge Scobey v. Nucor CorporationObtaining summary judgment in client's favor.
Roger Willis v. Nucor CorporationObtained summary judgment in Leon County, Texas.
Gerry Harris v. Nucor CorporationObtained a unanimous jury verdict in client's favor.
Paul Bustillos v. Fiesta MartObtaining a unanimous jury verdict in grocery store's favor.
Jerry Judd v. Community Home Loan, LLCObtained summary judgment on behalf of a lender.
Algernoa Crenshaw v. Nucor CorporationObtained summary judgment in client's favor.
David Jensen v. Nucor CorporationObtained total victory in favor of a steel maker.

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One of the best

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David & i consulted & then i hired him for a pregnancy discrimination case, where my employer fired me because I was in the hospital due to my pregnancy too frequently. The case evolved bc they didnt provide cobra paperwork so i was left with no insurance & it contributed to my daughters death. David was very honest about the realities of my case in terms of the evidence we had & could collect, the cost, the timeline, & the possible outcomes. He was very knowledgeable about similar cases and their outcomes. His responses were always no more than 24hours, whether by phone or email. Our case ended up in mediation first, and we did ultimately settle. We were both pleased with the outcome. I also need to say, David was not the stereotypical attorney or lawyer in the jokes people share. He is compassionate with his client and believes in fighting for not just the little guy, but what is right and just and fair. He is one of the best men i know, in addition to being one of the best at his job. You cant go wrong with him. I would reccomend him over and over again.
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David Minces' response: Jennifer, Thank you so much for taking the time to say such wonderful things. It was my firm's privilege to represent you. We were so happy to help you get the favorable outcome you deserved. Thank you again. Best, David

Honest and Professional

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Mr. Minces is highly smart, very friendly, and extremely honest upfront. His staff is just as great. Him and his office are very organized, very professional, and will help at the very best of their ability. Definitely a person to trust from the get go. He will highly be recommended to anyone needing help like his.
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David Minces' response: Ms. Castro, Thank you so much for the review. We truly enjoyed working with you and appreciate the praise. Sincerely, David

Simply the BEST!!!

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I can NOT say enough things about this team. I am actually going to miss talking to Pete. He was a gift from the very beginning. David and Pete are super talented. When we met I was straight to the point with all my facts in hand! They took my case and I am happy to say that my OLD company CHANGED their policies, pay chart and I settled for what was owed to me. These two are true gifts! They are SUPER smart, talented, out of the box thinkers and down right FRIENDLY!! I am actually going to miss my conversations with Pete... he became a friend and his kindness is one of a kind. I am thankful for this dynamic duo and their wisdom!
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Subject Matter Expert & Brilliant Negotiator

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I am an attorney and I was referred to David by another attorney and that speaks volumes as to what a brilliant attorney David is. David’s mastery of the subject matter coupled with his negotiation skills left me not only highly satisfied as a client but impressed as a peer. As a client, I cannot say enough about how grateful I am for David’s representation and the outcome of my case. The profession is also well served having David among us as his ethics, compassion, expertise and professionalism are irreproachable.
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Employment Settlement

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I would like to thank David and his staff for their professionalism presenting my negotiations. He was really effective in his ability to put my information together and developing a plan on how to present my case. It turned our very effective. He negotiated and was able to ultimately able to negotiate an agreeable settlement that benefited me. Thank you
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David Minces' response: We are so grateful that we were able to secure a positive outcome for you. Thank you for trusting me and my team to assist you and for taking the time to write this thoughtful review! Wishing you all the best, David

Excellent team

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David Minces and his entire team are very professional and knowledgeable in employment law. I did not know where to start in locating a strong attorney to answer my questions and concerns of my case. I was referred to them by someone I highly respect. The entire team were always available to speak to when I needed them the most. They are extremely honest and diligent, through the entire process. His staff embodies the same characteristics. I highly recommend David and his law firm to anyone who needs help with their employment case!
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David Minces' response: It was such a joy to assist you. My team and I were so happy to be available to update you and guide you throughout the process. We hope you will never need our services again, but if you or someone you know does, we are here to help. Keep in touch! Sincerely, David

Genuine, Honest, Outstanding

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I'm an executive level professional with more than 20 years of experience. I suddenly found myself in need of an employment attorney. David came very highly recommended to me and he exceeded my expectations. He has compassion, deep understanding of the law, and is a very creative thinker. David is practical in his approach and is extremely collaborative in his style. His office staff is also exceptional. I highly recommend his services.
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David Minces' response: Wow! Thank you so much for this very flattering assessment of my firm! As an employment attorney, I am usually in the tough spot of meeting new clients when they are experiencing turmoil in one of the most important aspects of their lives. Luckily, in your case we were able to turn the situation around and obtain a successful outcome. I am very glad to hear that we exceeded your expectations and I hope you know that we consider you not just a client, but also a friend. It is a pleasure to meet and work with phenomenal, accomplished people such as yourself. I speak for my entire firm when I say we wish you all the best and hope that we can keep in touch to hear about your continuing success.

Knowledgeable and Professional

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He is by far the most personable man I have met to date. Not only is his staff top notch, but he listens carefully and notes those things deemed important for you. His goal is to make things right, and that he did for me. Although I did not 'win' my case, I felt that justice was done.
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David Minces' response: Thank you so much for the kind words. Not every case can be a "win", but my staff and I try to bring about the best resolution possible for all of our clients. I am glad the resolution we were able to obtain for you was one you felt was fair. All the best in the future, David.

Exceptional results; Best-in-class Employment and Labor Firm.

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I needed an employment attorney and, as an attorney myself, I asked several friends for a reference. Minces continually came up as the top firm in "employment & labor." After interviewing several employment attorneys in Houston, it was clear to me that Minces was the top choice. David took my case and then outperformed and exceeded my very high expectations in all aspects of my case, including the initial interview, case work-up, follow-up, legal research, drafting of the documents, and super high level of responsiveness. His staff are top-notch attorneys in their own right. They never missed a beat. All requests were handled responsively and with the highest degree of care and professionalism. I could not be happier with their performance. David and his team not only exceeded my expectations but were very pleasant throughout the entire process. These folks are all superstars. It is clear to me that David Minces has assembled a formidable legal team in Houston. I plan to continue to use Minces on any future legal matters. And I would recommend Minces PLLC for any employment matter, without reservation.
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David Minces' response: Paul, Words can't describe how much we appreciate this fantastic review. You are a model client and it was a sincere honor and pleasure to work with you and represent you. I am so pleased that we could meet and exceed your expectations. The real superstar is you! Thank you so much for allowing us to represent you, and for this extremely kind description of our firm. We wish you all the best and look forward to keeping in touch to hear about all your many successes. Very truly yours, David

Excellent

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David has one of the top strategic legal minds in the field. He is dedicated and works for the client to right a wrong, is personable and very responsive.
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David Minces' response: Thank you so much for the excellent review! My firm and I very much appreciate your comments. We always put ourselves in our client's shoes and try to obtain the best possible result for them. Thank you again. It is truly a pleasure to be valued by our clients. Best, David Minces
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Ronald Dupree, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 11, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I was the opposing lawyer on a case that David and I worked on years ago. Even though our clients were adverse, David was always very professional and courteous. He is highly-skilled in this area and I endorse him without reservation.

Michael Fradin, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 17, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I co-counseled a difficult case with David and was highly impressed by not only his professionalism and extensive knowledge of litigation strategies, but also by his work ethic and his ability to immerse himself deeply in a case through completion. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney and look forward to working with him and his office again.

Gabriela Barake, Employment and labor Attorney on May 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

David makes his clients a priority and aggressively advocates for every single one, whether they are companies or individuals, executives or entry-level employees. Having worked in employment law for several years and having been exposed to many different lawyers, I don't hesitate to rank David as #1. He is a tremendous person and a remarkable lawyer. His work ethic and creativity is unparalleled. The time and attention he puts into strategy is truly something to be admired. I simply can't recommend him enough.

Jerry Mckenney, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 2, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

David is an excellent and very effective lawyer. He has my highest recommendation.

Francisco Caycedo, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I definitely endorse this lawyer. He is by far one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. He has always demonstrated a tremendous work ethic, attention to detail at every turn, enthusiasm for the practice of law, and genuine concern for his client's best interest. Any client can rest assured that they are in good hands if represented by David Minces.