Nicole Michelle Conger

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Nicole Michelle Conger

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

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

13809 Research Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Nicole

Biography

Work with the Best! Nationally Recognized: https://www.thetop100magazine.com/nicole-m-conger Within the State of Texas! Recognized by the Texas Bar Foundation as Top 1/3 of 1% of attorneys.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

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Civil Rights 10%

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Discrimination 10%

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Litigation 10%

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Sexual Harassment 10%

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Wrongful Termination 10%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Nicole Conger, PLLC

13809 Research Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX, 78750

nicoleconger.com/

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Nicole Michelle Conger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

237 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bobbye | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

JOYFUL light in the Dark

Thank you, Nicole. I'm a deeply grateful mom! My disabled daughter was unjustly terminated from her 4yr employment with a small local business. She had a stellar, highly profitable job performance record with the company. Over time, there was necessity for her to request reasonable workplace acc...ommodations due to medical disabilities. In response to her rightful ADA request, she was ostracized and sabotaged by management and coworkers. These toxic workplace behaviors were knowingly encouraged and enabled by the on-site company owner, thus putting my daughter's health and wellbeing at great risk and jeopardy. We immediately began seeking an employment rights attorney to represent her in an ADA disabilities discrimination EEOC complaint. Nicole was the ONLY attorney who bothered to respond, as we learned that many attorneys will not pursue action when it's a small business due to Texas liability laws. We got to know Nicole closely over the course of 9 months. She is cheerful, patient, attentive, caring and encouraged my daughter to stand up for her rights and be heard. Nicole IS a JOYFUL light in the dark. She is positive, available, reassuring and possesses well-respected skills and knowledge. Nicole's professional and personal qualities led my daughter through successful settlement mediation which has restored her self-confidence as she works on finding renewed courage to seek a brighter future. We recommend hiring Nicole. She will not disappoint.

Posted by Eva | January 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Not just an attorney but a light in a dark and uncertain world!

In April 2023 I was wrongfully terminated after years of enduring gender and disability discrimination from my employer. I was devastated, I felt chewed up and spit out. I couldn’t believe that after nearly 4 years of tirelessly working for my employer, making their business profitable, my employ...er not only terminated me but attempted to blindside me into signing all of my legal rights away in exchange for a severance offer that was not reflective of my years of service and profit my employer gained from my talents. My employer also demanded I sign a non-compete which would ultimately put me in a position of losing all of the connections and contacts I built during my time developing important relationships. I was shocked and appalled. I felt absolutely lost and didn’t know how I was going to pick up the pieces. I searched employment attorneys in my area and found Nicole’s website. I read the reviews and decided to contact her after never hearing back from several large law firms. Without delay, Nicole responded to my questions, she assured me of my legal rights, and she led me through the process of pursuing an EEOC charge of discrimination. She championed the way through the process, was knowledgeable, but also honest and transparent to best manage my expectations. I never would have pursued the legal process had I not had her voice of reason and encouragement throughout the course of 9 months working with her on my case. Nicole was able to orchestrate a mediation with my former employer that awarded me over 4 times what was originally offered to me in their severance agreement. Not only was I financially awarded a better agreement, I didn’t have to sign a non-compete contract and was able to pursue my career within the same field and maintain the valuable relationships I had built over the years. What was once a very scary and uncertain future when my world crashed down around me is now full of purpose and opportunity. Nicole eased my mind and had me trust the process. I had confidence in her knowledge of the law and my rights, and through her work to advocate for my best interest she helped me walk away from this traumatic life event with self confidence and dignity. I’m grateful that she is out there, giving a strong foundation to so many whose voices are often stifled by intimidation and compromised confidence that’s exploited by many employers. I’ll forever hold Nicole dear to me, and know that she is committed to her cause to advocate for those who are often without representation within the work force. You won’t regret working with Nicole. She will prioritize your best interest and she won’t ever give up on you. She is as much a healer as she is a knowledgeable litigator in employment law and your rights in the state of Texas.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2023 | Employment & Labor

Kind, sharp and simply amazing

I consulted Nicole for a difficult employment transition Case. She was kind enough to understand what I had been through and sharp enough at the same time to note down all possible claims. I would strongly recommend Nicole for any employment related issues. She is simply amazing.

Posted by Hannah | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Empowering!!

Nicole has always made me feel heard from the start, beginning to end. She goes above and beyond the typical standards of a lawyer, probably because she is truly one of a kind. Before I even hired her I was never pressured into doing something that I didn’t want to do, but with her knowledge and expe...rtise I felt confident Nicole was the right lawyer for me. She is a true girls girl at heart and empowers those to truly take a stand for themselves. She is generous with love and appreciation for each individual client and builds a long-lasting relationship beyond the case. She believes in trusting the process, which means a control freak was hard at first but I knew Nicole had my back and best interest at mind without a doubt. I’ve always thought of lawyers as sneaky and deceptive, but Nicole shares none of that in her huge heart for her clients. She is truly a ray of sunshine!! She is always on call even when not at the office and never makes you feel dumb over any question. She is thorough and makes sure you truly understand the whole process at hand and has made the biggest impression on me since the day I talked to her over the phone. She provides her clients with the right knowledge and mental preparation which is greatly appreciated. It was not a surprise to me that she showed up with her head held high and confident; a true bulldog in your court! She never gave up on me, and I knew from the start that she would win no doubt in mind. But Nicole truly does this for the benefit of her clients, and is one of the most selfless people I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting, working with, and building a life-long friendship with. She is not the case closed type and continues to answer any questions or concerns regardless of how much time goes by. She is a hard working, self empowered woman standing up for all of us women to say the least. She has build a groundbreaking firm and truly is the bees knees. Nicole makes any process as easy as it can be, with only the necessities to be done by the clients, otherwise all is done by her. This has been the most smooth process I have ever witnessed. I would have never made it where I am today without her. She is truly an inspiration to us all, and has left an imprint on my heart forever. Thank you for everything you do Nicole, your the best of the best!

Posted by Joseph | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

A Light in the Darkness

When I found myself abroutbly fired from my job and everything came crashing down around me, Nicole was there to be a light in the darkness for me and my family. She took the time to listen to my plea for help and showed geniune care and concern to help me. Throughout the entire process Nicole was v...ery informative and comunicative about each step and what to expect. Nicoles immediate assistance and dedication to my case drove the final outcome. Thank you.

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Nicole Michelle Conger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trang Tran

Wrongful termination lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a very talented and empathetic employment lawyer. I highly recommend her."

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James Wood

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a great choice in employment law and knows what she is doing. As a law school classmate of Nicole's, I've seen her commitment to the practice since the beginning."

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Gerald Landon

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Conger represented the opposing party in a difficult employment claim. She was well-prepared and did a great job representing her client. Also, she was good to work with and was interested in taking a collaborative approach in order to seek a resolution. I would recommend her to assist individuals in employment matters."

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David Wiley

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole is tenacious. She works hard to stay informed of the latest developments in the ever-changing field of employment law. She also actively works at developing trial advocacy skills that keep our communities safer."

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Sarah Kelly

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole's energy is infectious, and the passion she has for her practice is obvious. A fabulous person and attorney to know."

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Kevin Mullen

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposite Nicole on an age discrimination matter. I found her easy to get along with and reasonable on discovery issues. That said, she was a zealous advocate for her client and maximized her client's recovery. Her client seemed to be very pleased with Nicole's representation. I have also referred matters to Nicole."

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Paul Harris

Employment and labor lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Conger is a talented and intelligent lawyer. Her clients are in good hands."

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John Wenke

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bright, young attorney who works hard for her clients."

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Austin Kaplan

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a strong advocate for her clients. She regularly goes above and beyond the call of duty to work for the best interests of the people she serves."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Top 1/3 of Texas Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice 2015-2020, Avvo

2019

Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Law, National Diversity Council

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Awarded as Fellow in Top One-Third of 1% of attorneys., Texas Bar Foundation

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Employment Attorney, The Law Office of Nicole Conger, PLLC

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Ross Law Group

2009 - 2010

US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Honorable Emilio Garza, Judicial Intern

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2017 - Present

The Human Rights Campaign

Major Donor

2016 - Present

AYLA Women's Resource Fair

Volunteer

2015 - Present

Austin Bar Leadership Academy Class of 2015

Leader

2014 - Present

Austin Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Texas Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2011 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Texas Exes

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Thomas v. Wells Fargo Bank (3:16-cv-00004)

Settled as a result of ADR (Kaplan, Jeff)

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Education

2011

St. Mary's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

The University of Texas At Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

"Austin Attorney Ms. Nicole M. Conger Honored by Texas Bar Foundation."

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Publications

2011

St. Mary's Law Journal Associate Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal

2010

St. Mary's Law Journal Associate Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal

Languages

English

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