Robert J. Wiley
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in Dallas, TX
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013
Experienced attorney Robert J. Wiley founded his employment law and civil rights law firm, the Law Office of Rob Wiley, P.C., in 2000 with the goal of ensuring the protection of the rights of all Texas residents. Mr. Wiley's passion for justice has led to his firm's continuous growth. From the firm's three offices in Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, he proudly provides legal services to clients who have endured rights violations involving:
• Discrimination, including cases based on age, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, race and religion
• Retaliation
• Sexual harassment
• Wage-and-hour claims
• Family and Medical Leave Act violations
• Whistleblower/qui tam
• Government employee complaints
Mr. Wiley began practicing law in 1999 after earning his law degree from Tulane University Law School and his admission to the State Bar of Texas. In addition to his approval to practice law in all of Texas' courtrooms, both the State Bar of California and the District of Columbia Bar have admitted him to practice. As further evidence of his extensive knowledge in his chosen practice area, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization recognizes him as a board-certified attorney in the area of labor and employment law.
Attorney Wiley is a dedicated client advocate who has represented thousands of employees. As a result of his long record of success, he has received a number of honors from the legal and local communities. He holds a "Superb" rating from Avvo, and Dallas Voice named him the area's best civil attorney in 2009.
Mr. Wiley is a regular guest speaker at legal events, and he has published several articles on legal topics. In addition, he is an active member of the legal community on local, state and national levels.
- 80%Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20%Employment & Labor: Employee
Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Employment Law - Employee, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Sexual Harassment
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2022
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013
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About Robert J. Wiley
First Admitted: 1999, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.robwiley.com/robert-j-wiley.html
Honors/Awards
- With honors, Tulane Law School
- Eagle Scout, 1990
- Recognized as a rising star in employment law by Texas Super Lawyers
Educational Background
- B.S., Vanderbilt University, 1996
Bar/Professional Activity
- Texas Law License, 1999
- Leadership council of the Dallas Bar Association Employment Law Section, 2014
- Washington, D.C. Law License
- Founder and President, Dallas Gay & Lesbian Bar Association, 1999
- California Law License
- President, Dallas-Fort Worth Employment Lawyers Association, 2010
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist, Labor & Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2004
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Author, Winners' Rules for Employment Lawyers in the Fifth Circuit, 2014
- Speaker at legal symposiums, State Bar of Texas Annual Advanced Employment Law Course
- Speaker at legal symposiums, Dallas Bar Association's Section on Labor & Employment Law
Industry Groups
- Discrimination
- Employee Rights
- Leave And Benefits
- Overtime Pay
- Retaliation
- Wrongful Termination
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022