Hablamos Español
Para servir a clientes que necesitan servicios legales en español,
tenemos miembros de nuestro equipo que hablan español.
About the Practice
At The Buenker Law Firm in Houston, TX, our attorneys, Josef F. Buenker, and Thomas H. Padgett, Jr. will provide well-reasoned legal counsel and effective representation that serves your best interests. We understand how stressful and complex the workplace can be. We will listen to your concerns, investigate your circumstances, and take appropriate action. With decades of experience focused on employment and wage and hour claims, our employment attorneys can provide you with effective representation.
Our Team
For nearly 30 years, Mr. Buenker has been committed to protecting employee's rights to fair treatment and pay as well as helping employers ensure they are in compliance with required policies and ethical practices.
A passionate civil rights lawyer, Mr. Padgett is dedicated to empowering his clients and bettering the community. Leveraging his debate skills and compassion for his clients, he strives to provide exceptional legal services.
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What We Do
Our attorneys handle a variety of employment and wage and hour claims, including but not limited to:
- Exempt vs. Non-exempt Employee Status
- Exemptions from Overtime
- Failure to Pay Minimum Wage
- Misclassification of Employees as Exempt
- Misclassification of Independent Contractors
- Misclassification of Managerial Employees
- Misclassification of Professional Employees
- Salaried Workers’ Overtime
- Underpaid Overtime
- Unpaid Overtime
- Unpaid Salary
- Unpaid Wages
