$ 350-500 per hour
Debra Vera Jennings
also known as Law Office of Debra Jennings
About Debra
Biography
Admitted to practice law before the Federal court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division and practices in the State courts of Texas. A litigator who handles cases in both the trial and appellate courts.
CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY, Represent clients in wrongful death, surviorship, jail and prison death case against law enforcement, jailers and fellow inmates. ( Excessive Force, False Arrests, Wrongful death and Taser cases)
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE CASES Represent men and women in cases of unwelcomed sexual advances, harassment and hostile working environment and sexual assault rape cases. Defend innocent individuals in false claims of sexual harassment.
PERSONAL INJURY: AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCKING ACCIDENTS AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE represent individuals in serious Trucking accident and Automobile accident with serious injuries of broken bones or death. Medical Malpractice with catasrophe injuries including wrongful death and surviorship cases.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION- Investigator
Investigated charges of race, sex, national origin, religion, and age discrimination for the United States Governmental agency empowered to eradicate discrimination in the workplace, the EEOC; by participation in onsite investigations of discrimination cases at major Fortune 500 corporations and public entities throughout Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas. Completed investigation of class action and individual claims and made reasonable cause or no reasonable cause recommendations to the former District Director, Harriet Joan Ehlrich. Participated in counseling, intake and workshops involving various facets of discrimination.
An avid jogger, collegiate tennis player and participant in several Marathons and walks benefiting Breast cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension , AIDS and the American Cancer Society. A member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity, Inc.
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Licensed in Texas for 34 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Debra Vera Jennings
6140 HWY 6, # 269, Missouri City, TX, 77459
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Posted by Khalil | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
She has actually protected and saved my company and self from major losses in finance and criminal legal problems. She has worked with both our family businesses and personally over 15 years.
Posted by monique | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Highly reccomended!
Debra Jennings is simply the best. If you ever need an attorney, it will be hard to find someone better than Ms. Jennings. Once she decided to take our case, she was fully committed and engaged. She gave it all of her attention. She kept us informed of all developments. She advised us and it was the ...
Posted by Ron | September 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Fleeced out of $17,500 Retainer.
I hired Debra to handle 2 employment law cases against TXDOT and DPS for refusing to rehire a disabled vet. But, Debra pulled a bait and switch and farmed my cases out to Jimmie Lee Brown. Brown let my discovery deadlines expire in both cases and never set up depositions. Debra later admitted that...
Posted by Chelle | August 07, 2018 | Business
Sharp Advisor
Debra has been very instrumental in providing concrete legal advice on several critical business and personal matters. Her legal strategies have demonstrated sound knowledge and judgement that were proven to be effective.
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2013 | Discrimination
A professional of discrimination lawsuits
Ms. Jennings is very professional and knowledgeable. She is an expert at discrimination cases, harassment and employment law. Ms. Jennings has a good sense of what the judge is looking for and will press the issue until she gets the recognition that her client needs. I would recommend Ms. Jennings...
Debra Vera Jennings's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jennings works tirelessly for her clients to protect their rights. She is a no nonsense lawyer who knows what you are worth and will negotiate nothing less. Her strong and stern demeanor commands respect in the conference room and the court room. Employment law has always been her passion and she is dedicated to staying abreast of the changes in the law and how it affects her client's bottom line."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a skilled attorney and well respected member of the legal community."
"Ms. Jennings is a respected and valued member of this legal community. She fights hard to protect the rights of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jennings is a tremendously zealous advocate for all of her clients. Her work ethic and competence in her practice area is unparalleled."
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Jennings is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."
"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer.I personally work with this attorney and found her well prepared and agressive in the manner she handled the case. She is a lion in sheep clothing."
"Attorney Jennings knows the law and how to hold those who violate it accountable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra is a fine, talented, committed and concientious attorney. She is committed to her client and zealous."
"I have know Debra for years. She is my "Go To" lawyer on all discrimination cases. She is a lawyer of high integrity, great knowledge of the law and provides excellent client relations. She should be your lawyer is you have a discrimination case. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an extremely professional lawyer and a force to be reckoned with. I endorse her because I know that she will be an excellent advocate and cares for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is skilled at employment law, civil rights and discrimination. She has a proficient trial lawyer, well versed on the areas of law that she practices. She has successfully represented a significant number of clients in litigation. I highly recommend this lawyer for her areas of practice and expertise. She is a true accomplished professional."
"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra Jennings is an excellent litigator with a sincere passion for eradicating sexual harassment, race, sex, age and religous discrimination. I highly recommend her to handle employment discrimination cases."
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Experience
Honors
2018
National Advocates, National Advocates Top 100
1991
Outstanding Young Women in America, Marquis
1989
Certificate of Fellowship, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
1987
Investigative Conference, Justice Clarence Thomas, former EEOC Commissioner
Work Experience
1991 - 2013
Senior Attorney, Law Office of Debra Jennings
1984 - 1986
Investigator, EEOC
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Member
1995 - 1999
LawndaleBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Sampling of Cases
Confidential Settlements and pending cases
Education
1986
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Houston
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
National Bar Association
Sports Lawyers's Conference
2013
South Texas Mock Trial Challenge
Judge
2013
Lawline
Advanced Investigation of Sexual Harassment in the digital age
2013
Keynote Speaker along with James Meredith, Mother of the Year Banquet
NAACP Freedom Fund Scholarship
Publications
1986
South Texas Law Review
South Texas Law Review
Languages
English
Activity
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Should I resign from the firm if I know I might be termed for a cause?
16 Apr 2021
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How much do you charge to look over a severance package ?
09 Apr 2021
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What are my options for dealing with unwanted touching at work?
05 Jan 2021