Dallas Discrimination Attorney gets $165,000 in Client’s Pocket for Sexual Harassment

Dallas Discrimination Attorney Dan Atkerson, in a case involving a female office employee sexually harassed by her employer, was awarded a $165,000 settlement in her pocket (after payment of attorney fees and expenses). It was just one of many high dollar value settlements secured by Atkerson, an attorney with over twenty-seven (27) years experience.

That’s the type of headline we like to see, and one of many that we’ve been the beneficiary of over the years. With settlements to the client (after payment of attorney fees and expenses) ranging from $15,000 for a slip and fall injury to $1,900,000 for a closed head brain injury, Dan Atkerson has proven over the decades that when he goes to court on behalf of a plaintiff, he’s going to get that person everything they are entitled to. That may be a cash award for a discrimination suit or compensation for lost wages and medical bills in an accident case. Whatever the situation is, Dan Atkerson is the attorney you want by your side when you present it.

In a sex discrimination case, the evidence presented is often compiled over the course of several months. Some instances are blatant enough to justify an immediate suit, but typically discrimination is a subtle pattern of behavior practiced by someone who knows he or she is breaking the law, but is unable to get past their own prejudices. Proving all of this can be difficult, and hiring an inexperienced lawyer to represent you in court will not get you the desired results. Dan Atkerson has been through dozens of court proceedings related to sex discrimination and has a history of proven success.

There is a difference between sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Discrimination is when something, a benefit or promotion for instance, is denied to you because you are female or male. Sexual harassment is when you have to put up with sexual innuendos or even unwanted advances at work. Both are against the law and both are specialties of Dallas employment lawyer Dan Atkerson. If you find yourself in a position where you dread going to work or feel there’s no future because of sexist policies, call our office and we’ll help you change it, securing you a settlement for your troubles in the process. You’ll help yourself and maybe a few others by doing it.

The process begins with a free consultation with Dan Atkerson. Call our office today at 214-383-3606, or e-mail me at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com, and set up a time to come in and talk it over. Bring whatever evidence you have, even if it’s just your documentation of certain instances. There are often witnesses to these things so try to remember who was there when it happened and we’ll see if they want to testify on your behalf. Chances are this type of thing has happened before, so there’s someone else not happy about it. They’ll usually come forward once you file your case.

We’ll keep everything you say here in this office confidential. Then we’ll hit them with everything we have, which is a lot – nearly three decades of experience, an attorney who’s passionate about defending the rights of others, and a history of winning. What more could you ask for?

Dan Atkerson is Your Best Choice for a Labor Lawyer Dallas

After twenty-seven (27) years of mediating labor disputes and negotiating settlements for poorly treated employees, Dan Atkerson is definitely the labor lawyer Dallas employees should turn to if they feel their rights have been violated or that they’re being discriminated against in the workplace. Don’t go on thinking that you don’t have a case or that “it isn’t that bad”. Any level of mistreatment is unacceptable and you do not have to take it anymore. There is legal recourse and it starts with a phone call to the Law Offices of Dan Atkerson at 214-383-3606 or e-mail to danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com.

Have you been refused a job because of the color or your skin or your religious beliefs? Can you prove it? How about mistreatment at the workplace? Are you dealing with sexual harassment? Those are against the law, you know. You can file suit against those harassing you and the company you work for. These cases are sometimes hard to prove, but you’d be surprised what happens when you make the first move. There are most likely others who have experienced the same thing you’re going through right now. Coming forward with it might give them the ability to speak out too.

There are different aspects to labor law, not all of them related to discrimination. In our experience, we’ve seen labor disputes that involve compensation, benefits, and severance packages. Dan Atkerson has represented employees in all of these types of cases, and the end result is usually that the plaintiff receives much of what they request. That’s the type of resolution you get when you have an experienced labor lawyer by your side. Someone with less time in the field might not win those tough cases. We keep fighting until we get what we want, and those who go against us know that.

Every case that comes through the door here is handled directly by Dan Atkerson. You won’t be talking to a paralegal or secretary when you call in to ask questions about your case. In instances where your livelihood is at stake, it’s not right for an attorney to pass you off to a subordinate or a student. If you think that’s just business as usual, think again. It may be common in some law offices, but not here. Contact us for a free consultation and you’ll speak directly with Dan. If we take the case, you’ll continue to speak to him every step of the way – until we get you the settlement you deserve.

A Dallas Discrimination Lawyer who Fights for Your Rights

In this country, you have a right to every opportunity everyone else has, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or religion. On the job, it is the law that you need to be treated equally, without discrimination, when it comes to hiring, promotions, benefits, and professional respect. If you feel that your employer or co-workers are in some way mistreating you because you’re different, it’s time to contact a Dallas Discrimination Lawyer, namely Dan Atkerson. With over twenty-seven (27) years experience, Dan will stand up for you and get you compensation for your troubles.

America is the land of the free with equal rights for all. We have a Bill of Rights and a Constitution that guarantees those rights to all and a Declaration of Independence that states “All Men are Created Equal”. It was written at a time when that ideal still needed some work to become a reality, but the premise was set. Today, all men and women have a right to equal treatment and equal rights, both on the job and off. If you’re not experiencing that at work, you need an attorney.

Call or e-mail me for a free consultation. If you feel that you are being unfairly treated, please document all of the incidents where that has happened and bring any hard evidence you can think of. An example of this would be a video or audio recording, documents refusing promotions or histories of decisions made that affect you in a negative way. Discrimination is an ugly thing that is often done by those who try to hide that they are doing it, so the evidence may not be clear cut. Bring everything when you come in and we’ll sort it all out.

As a Dallas employment discrimination lawyer, I have had to represent folks throughout the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and other towns and cities throughout Texas. I’ve seen it all, from discrimination over color or religion to disability discrimination and discrimination due to sexual orientation. Some of it has been subtle. In other cases, I’ve seen outright hatred and even physical abuse because of another’s aversion to my client’s differences. It always saddens me that this many years after Thomas Jefferson’s bold declaration we are still experiencing this in our country.

Are you afraid to go to work in the morning? You’re not alone. Hundreds of employees across the country are experiencing what you are going through each and every day. Some of them are mistreated because they’re a different color than everyone else. Others worship a different God or have a different sexual orientation. There are even those who are exactly like everyone else but happen to be more attractive or desirable, so they are harassed – another form of discrimination. If you’re one of these people, don’t despair. The law prohibits what’s happening and you do not have to put up with it. Call me today  at 214-383-3606, e-mail me at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com, and we’ll put a stop to it.

What can a Dallas Employment Lawyer do for you?

You’re reading this right now because you have a work-related issue and you’re wondering if you need a Dallas employment lawyer. That’s not a conclusion we need piles of evidence to arrive at. Why else would you be here? You were drawn to this particular article on this website because you’re looking for information on the topic of employment or discrimination law. You are definitely in the right place. I’ve been fighting for the rights of people just like you for twenty-seven (27) years now.

There are a variety of reasons to hire a Dallas Employment Lawyer. If you’ve been unfairly treated on the job or injured in the workplace, you will need legal representation. If you’ve been discriminated against or are having problems collecting benefits you feel are owed to you, an employment lawyer can help you. Once again, you’re in the right place. I’ve represented folks just like you here in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and in Plano, Frisco, Allen and McKinney for almost three decades now. I can help you.

The process begins with a consultation, which is always free here at the Law Offices of Dan Atkerson. I’ll review and go over the facts about your situation, determining whether or not you have a case. If there’s nothing there, I’ll let you know right away so we don’t waste your time or mine. If there is a legitimate situation where your rights have been violated in any way, I’ll go after the perpetrator with everything I have, which is quite a bit. I will get you everything you’re entitled to, and I’ll make the process of getting it as painless as possible.

Some cases are settled out of court and others require multiple court appearances. My job as your attorney is to present the evidence in such a way that it is indisputable. A company owner, president, or legal representative, once they are faced with that kind of certainty, will generally settle the case. Larger corporations will sometimes fight, thinking the efforts of their large legal teams will make it go away, but as your attorney I won’t give up until you have what you feel is an acceptable settlement. That settlement may include payment for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

In cases where a plaintiff is injured on the job, there could be a question of future medical expenses resulting from the original injury. Some conditions are chronic, particularly neck and back pain. These issues will all be taken into account when we sit down at the beginning of the case and decide how much to ask for in a settlement agreement. In my experience, the defending counsel will always come in with a much lower counter-offer. We will not back down. On your own, you might be forced to take less than what you’re entitled to. With me by your side, you’ll get everything you have coming to you. Call my office today at (214) 383-3606 for an initial free consultation or e-mail me at danatkerson@atkersonlaw.com.