Scott A. Agthe

Scott Agthe is a trusted advisor and relentless defender of his clients. For nearly 30 years, Scott has successfully handled hundreds of cases and claims, litigating and advising on nearly every facet of labor and employment law.

Further, through preventive advice and proactive plans and policies, he works closely with clients to solve dangerous problems in a cost-effective manner. Here are some examples of Scott’s services:

• Agency investigation defense for overtime and other payroll violations
• Defense of charges of discrimination and harassment
• OSHA safety standard citations and investigations
• Whistleblower and retaliation claims and lawsuits
• Employee theft of trade secrets, or violation of non-compete terms
• Layoff planning, WARN Act compliance, severance agreements
• Guidance during harassment investigations
• Guidance for disciplinary and termination decisions
• Responses to wage claims and unemployment benefit disputes and hearings
• Executive and retention agreements
• Union prevention, collective bargaining, grievance defense
• Union prevention, collective bargaining, grievance defense
• Government contracting, Service Contract Act & Executive Order compliance

Scott is known for his insightful and practical advice. He helps clients understand the legal issues and the viable options for dealing with them. Scott does more than analyze the problem: he helps clients make the best decision possible by offering specific recommendations for action. Often Scott will creatively identify an option not immediately apparent to those who have been wrestling with the problem. Scott understands the urgency and importance that employment related issues present to clients.

Education:

• University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1987
• New Mexico State University; B.A., Communications, with High Honors, 1984

Bar Admissions:

• Texas
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
• U.S. District Court, W.D. Texas
• U.S. District Court, S.D. Texas

Memberships:

• Past Chair and Board Member, Austin Bar Association Labor & Employment Section (2011-14)
• Member, Employers Counsel Network (2014-2015)
• Member, Labor & Employment Law Section, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Labor & Employment Law Section, American Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Texas Association of Business (2006 – 2008)
• Board of Directors, Austin Bar Association (2013-14)