Hessam Parzivand
About Hessam
Biography
Hessam graduated #1 in Human Resources at Louisiana State University in December 2006. After graduating, he traveled to the Middle East interviewing people of 14 different nationalities. He compiled his interviews into a book entitled Winning Middle Eastern Heart and Minds, which was published in 2008. He continued his education by obtaining his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in May 2010, where he served as Chief Notes & Comments Editor of the Houston Business and Tax Law Journal. While at the University of Houston, he began working for a law firm practicing employment law. Hessam successfully represented both employers and employees during his tenure at the firm. His experiences include litigating two of the largest overtime collective actions of the last decade, successfully defending employers in various industries from Department of Labor Investigations, and assisting businesses with litigation, employment agreements, and compliance issues. Combining his HR knowledge with experiences as a representative of both employees and employers, gives him the ultimate perspective on employer compliance issues.
Hessam is a licensed lawyer in the state of Texas who has been admitted to practice in all four Federal District Courts in the state. He has also practiced law in Louisiana and Oklahoma during his career on a pro hac vice basis.
Hessam has worked on cases involving a broad range of employment and commercial litigation issues including
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases involving unpaid overtime and retaliation including collective actions under the FLSA
- Title VII discrimination and retaliation cases involving race, gender, and sexual harassment
- Breach of contract issues including cases involving employment agreements, service agreements, and brokerage agreements.
- American’s with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act cases for discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate, or interference with employee rights.
- Whistleblower cases involving securities fraud (under Sarbanes-Oxley), violations of Department of Defense contract rules, and False Claims.
- Trade Secret and confidential information protection cases
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
35%-40%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 15 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
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Location
The Parzivand Law Firm
10701 Corporate Dr., Suite. 185, Sugar Land, TX, 77477
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Hessam Parzivand's Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Mediation
Posted by Stephen Williams | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
Great Attorney
Hessam Parzivand was so easy to work with and provided me with the best possible service I could imagine. He listened patiently to my situation and gave great advice He handled my case with professionalism and ease from the beginning to the end. He kept my case in perspective while he fought for me....
Posted by Angela | March 16, 2015 | Mediation
Excellent attorney
As a previous client of Mr. Parzivand, I cannot speak highly enough of him. Mr. Parzivand served as my representation in federal ADA and gender discrimination claim. Mr. Parzivand makes you feel comfortable from the moment you speak to him. His attention to detail is phenomenal as well as his ...
Hessam Parzivand's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Attorney Parzivand is an incredibly skilled and accomplished lawyer and I have had the privilege to work with him on one of the most complex cases that involved creating federal precedent. He is passionate about his practice and is very knowledgeable. I would absolutely retain Hessam if I ever needed an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Hessam is an excellent employment & labor law attorney. He is well respected in the Houston legal community. If I have an employment & labor law issue, he is the first person that I contact."
"I endorse attorney Parzivand. I have to come to know this young and talented attorney. Hessam is tough, talented and thorough. I highly recommend him."
"Hessam and I worked together on an employment law case in federal court. He did an outstanding job and has my full confidence. His advice will serve you well."
"Mr. Parzivand is an exceptional attorney whose goal is to represent clients well. He has a keen knowledge of employment and other areas of the law. I would recommend anyone and everyone in the Sugar Land area to retain him. He is extremely conscientious and strives to provide clients with solutions to real world issues."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Texas Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal Attorney, Parzivand Law Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Associate, Starzyk & Associates
Associations
2013 - Present
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Society for Human Resource ManagementAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled Favorably
Settled Favorably
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Employment Law for Small Law Firms and Small Businesses
2016
Employment Law for Small Firms and Small Businesses
2015
Strategies for Taking Depositions
2013
The New National Labor Relations Board
Publications
2014
2008
Languages
English
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers