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The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLCMember
Ian Scharfman
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Ian Scharfman

4.9
80 reviews

3131 Eastside St., Suite 446, Houston, TX 77098-4511

Administrative Agency Practice, Administrative Hearings and Appeals, Administrative Litigation and 83 more

About Ian Scharfman

Ian Scharfman is a passionate advocate for his clients' rights and understands that each client's situation is of utmost importance to that client. Employees in Houston and throughout the surrounding areas call on this firm for high-quality counsel and representation in all their legal workplace concerns. Conveniently located in the Greenway Plaza area, this law firm accepts cases throughout Texas and nationwide. The firm's focus is employment law, and the firm represents clients before state and federal trial courts, appellate courts and agencies.

With over 30 years of legal experience, he has gained success and recognition in a wide range of employment law cases. Mr. Scharfman has received a number of accolades based on peer review. He is:

Repeatedly named as one of "The Best Lawyers in America"

in 2012-2019 by Best Lawyers (in America), which is by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Repeatedly named a "Super Lawyer," in 2003-2005, 2008-2018, which recognition is a Thomson Reuters Service. Repeatedly named as one of Houston's "Top Lawyers" in 2005-2007, 2011, 2013-2016 by H Texas Magazine. "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.)He is also board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

 

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Avvo Client's Choice
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Avvo Client Choice

Client Champion Awards

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Ian Scharfman got this award in 2021

Martindale Peer Awards

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Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Ian Scharfman got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

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Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Ian Scharfman got this award in 2021

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Employment Contracts
Posted by anonymous
August 27, 2019
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
March 28, 2019
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

Exceptionally good work by Mr. Scharfman who is sharp, highly intelligent and an excellent negotiator.

Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
December 02, 2018
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2018
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

Ian Scharfman in an excellent attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable of the Federal and Texas State law; he is honest and candid. He counseled me on my legal options, provided clarity on the applicable laws, and left all decisions regarding my case up to me. He did not try to steer my in any particular direction. Ian is a consummate professional, well versed in the law, and also a very nice person.

 
Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
August 14, 2018
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

Mr. Scharfman did an excellent job in my case. He is not only a good lawyer but also a good negotiator. I fully recommend him to anybody looking for a good lawyer.

Discrimination
Posted by anonymous
July 13, 2018
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

I highly recommend Mr. Scharfman to anyone who need service in his expertise. He listened to my case carefully whenever I contacted him. He is very responsive, will return email late in the night or even when he is on vacation. I am so happy that he agreed to represent me, and get the case solved.

Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
September 22, 2017
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

Ian Scharfman was very professional in all aspects of my case. He kept me up to date with every detail with how my case was progressing. If you are looking for an Attorney that will seek the best outcome for whatever issue you may have and one that will go above and beyond to make sure you get the best representation you can find I strongly recommend The Ian Scharfman Law Firm, Ian and his staff are the Best !!

 
Mediation
Posted by anonymous
August 27, 2017
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

Mr. Scharfman managed to maintain a balance between professionalism and compassion. Without Mr. Scharfman's assistance, I seriously doubt the outcome would have worked out as well as it did. It's worth adding that Mr. Scharfman and his staff definitely earned their fee.

Civil Rights
Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2016
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

I really enjoyed working with Ian. I found him to be thoroughly professional. I also appreciated the time he took to explain matters pertaining to my situation, particularly how the law applied to my case. He is also very empathetic and thus, genuinely invested in helping the client attain justice - not just for him but for the client's welfare! Moreover, his work in his spare time with the Anti-Defamation League and other similar activities demonstrates his real belief in achieving justice.

 
Labor and Employment
Posted by anonymous
November 14, 2016
Hired Attorney Ian Scharfman

I had a complex case against the senior officers of a public company. While I had the facts on my side, large corporations are difficult adversaries. Mr. Scharfman was methodical, persistent, and used the highest degree of skill and professionalism to find a win-win outcome for all parties. {para}He was excellent to work with start to finish. Taking a legal action against a corporation is a high-stress endeavor, and having the best legal representation is invaluable in such a situation.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
  • Labor and Employment 9
    • Discrimination
    • Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Whistleblower Litigation
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Employment Contracts
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Human Resources Law
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Employee Benefits 2
    • ERISA
    • Executive Compensation
  • Affirmative Action
  • Harassment
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 68
    • Administrative Agency Practice
    • Administrative Litigation
    • Age Discrimination
    • Civil Appeals
    • Federal Civil Practice
    • Race Discrimination
    • Sex Discrimination
    • Contract Fraud
    • Deferred Compensation
    • Employee Benefits Litigation
    • Employee Compensation
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plans
    • Equity Compensation
    • ERISA Litigation
    • Disability Discrimination
    • Government Agency Practice
    • Civil Fraud
    • Federal Practice
    • Minimum Wage Law
    • National Origin Discrimination
    • Negligent Hiring
    • Non-compete Litigation
    • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
    • Outsourcing
    • Reductions in Force
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Retaliatory Discharge
    • Personnel Policies
    • Prevailing Wage Litigation
    • Public Sector Employment Law
    • Title VII Discrimination
    • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
    • WARN Act
    • Age Discrimination in Employment
    • Confidentiality Agreements
    • Covenants Not To Compete
    • Employee Discipline
    • Employee Drug Testing
    • Employee Leasing
    • Employee Privacy
    • Employee Rights
    • Employer Intentional Torts
    • Employer Liability
    • Employer Rights
    • Employment Arbitration
    • Employment at Will
    • Employment Breach of Contract
    • Employment Civil Rights
    • Employment Claims
    • Employment Class Actions
    • Employment Disability Discrimination
    • Employment Discrimination
    • Employment Law
    • Employment Litigation
    • Employment Mediation
    • Employment Rights
    • Employment Termination
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Law
    • Executive Employment Law
    • Executive Severance Contracts
    • Executive Transfers
    • Fair Employment Practices
    • Fair Labor Standards
    • Federal Employment Law
    • International Employment Contracts
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Intentional Torts
    • Gender Discrimination

Practice Details

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    English
  • Payment Information
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    Offers Video Calls
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    Firm Name
    The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
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    Please see my website for this information at
    www.scharfmanlawfirm.com
  • Additional Links
    https://scharfmanlawfirm.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Texas
    Memberships
    Texas Board of Legal Specialization Labor and Employment Law Exam Commission (2013-2016)
    Houston Bar Association (Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2009-2010
    Chair-Elect, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2008-2009
    Council Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2006-2010
    CLE Coordinator, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2007-2008)
    State Bar of Texas (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section)
    District 4 Nominating Committee of the Texas Bar Foundation (Committee Member, 2007-2008, 2012-2013
    Subcommittee Chair, 2006-2007)
    State Bar of Texas Advanced Civil Trial 2008 Continuing Legal Education Course (Planning Committee)
    Houston Young Lawyers Foundation (Chair, 2001-2002
    Vice-Chair, 2000-2001
    Treasurer, 1999-2000
    Trustee)
    Houston Young Lawyers Association (Director, 1997-2000
    Various Committee Chairs).
    Bar Fellowship
    Houston Young Lawyers Foundation; Texas Bar Foundation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Houston Law Center
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Emory University
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Labor and Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

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    Ian Scharfman was admitted in 1993 to the State of Texas.
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    Ian Scharfman attended University of Houston Law Center.

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