The Hughes Law Firm

Employment Litigation

Houston, Texas Employment Trial Lawyer Serving Clients Across Texas and Nationwide

Executive Officer Litigation

Mr. Hughes has obtained numerous substantial awards for officers of private and public companies seeking recovery of bonuses, commissions, severance or other incentive compensation. These successful outcomes are significant in that many occurred after the backlash from corporate scandals including Enron.

For example, Ken Hughes recently obtained a substantial verdict for the CFO of an oil and gas services firm on claims of breach of contract and defamation. The case was favorably resolved. Other notable cases include:

• A substantial settlement for the customer of a bank who falsified her loan documents, defamed her and caused her to be wrongfully terminated from her job.
• Successful arbitration awards in compensation disputes for account executives of software firms.
• A favorable verdict for the CFO of an oil and gas services firm for breach of a severance contract. The case was affirmed on appeal and the client recovered in full.

To schedule an appointment for a consultation with attorney Ken Hughes, contact the law firm through this Web site or call (713) 492-0366.

Wrongful Termination and Retaliation

Mr. Hughes has obtained numerous verdicts and settlements in wrongful termination cases. Among the more significant results are:

• A landmark verdict for the Human Resources Manager of a military contractor. The manager was fired for refusing to commit perjury. The case was successfully resolved.
• A major settlement for a wrongfully terminated employee of a Fortune 500 company in a case involving securities fraud.
• Numerous significant settlements in other wrongful termination cases involving discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation.

Defense Cases For Employers

Mr. Hughes has an established record as a leader in effectively representing clients when the stakes are high. Consequently, defendants have retained Mr. Hughes in sensitive and/or high profile employment cases.

The Hughes Law Firm is centrally located in downtown Houston near the courthouse and offers convenient appointment scheduling. Contact the law firm or call to schedule a consultation at (713) 492-0366.

The Hughes Law Firm

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Phone: (713) 492-0366 | Fax: (713) 456-2205

First City Tower, 19th Floor
1001 Fannin Street, Suite 1925
Houston, TX 77002-6707
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Houston trial lawyer Ken Hughes represents business professionals in greater Houston, throughout Texas and across the United States and in communities such as Houston, Galveston, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland, Alvin, Pasadena, Baytown, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond/Rosenberg, Katy, Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, Conroe, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Arkansas, California and New York.

Harris County | Fort Bend County | Galveston County | Brazoria County | Chambers County | Wharton County | Montgomery County

Please Note: Every legal matter is different. The outcome of each legal case depends upon many factors, including the facts of the case, and no attorney can guarantee a positive result in any particular case.