Disability Discrimination Lawyer Dallas

If you face any kind of adverse treatment at your job because of your disability, attorney Dan A. Atkerson can help. He's worked on numerous disability discrimination claims against Dallas-Fort Worth companies of all sizes. 

If you’ve experienced disability discrimination in Dallas-Fort Worth, consider speaking with a lawyer as soon as possible. With 40+ years in practice and a proven record that includes more than $270,000 recovered for disabled workers, attorney Dan A. Atkerson knows how to hold employers accountable. Our firm works on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing unless we secure a successful result. Whether you need accommodations at work or restitution for wrongful termination, we can guide you through each step of your claim.

To set up a case evaluation with a trusted North Texas employment attorney, contact our law office in Allen, TX.

• Refusal to hire someone because they use a wheelchair or other mobility device
• Denying a raise or promotion on the basis of a disability
• Mistreating an employee because it's believed they have a mental health or intellectual disability
• Insulting or bullying an employee because of their disability
• Denying use of an assistive device or office equipment that would allow a disabled employee to complete their work
• Firing an employee because of their past medical history
• Denying paid time off (PTO) or unpaid leave on the basis of a worker's disability status
• Using derogatory language about an employee's disability

Have you experienced workplace discrimination or harassment related to your disability at a company in Greater Dallas? Attorney Dan A. Atkerson is ready to listen to you. He can hold your co-workers, supervisors, or company executives accountable for the hostile culture and environment they created.

Get the legal help you need sooner rather than later. To set up a case review, contact our law office in Allen, TX.

“Dan Atkerson was extremely professional and efficient in helping navigate my case. He gave me sound and effective guidance to get the results needed. Thank you, Dan.” — Adnan W., 5-star review

Discriminatory Hiring

Disabled Texans deserve to have the same opportunities as other qualified job applicants in the Lone Star State. Unfortunately, some companies make it difficult for disabled individuals to apply for a job they're qualified for and can perform. This includes creating obstacles in submitting an application or CV as well as discriminatory practices during the interview process.

If you were denied a job because you have a disability, attorney Dan A. Atkerson can help. He can investigate any acts of discrimination in a company's hiring process, from the language used in job listings to any acts of bigotry or implicit bias during the actual job interview process.

Wrongful Termination

Disabled workers are legally protected from termination on the basis of their disability status. Yet workers with disabilities may still face unjust layoffs and wrongful termination.

Companies may cite poor performance reviews and other metrics that seem objective, but these serve as a smokescreen for their discrimination against a disabled worker. In some cases, the termination may be a form of retaliation against a Dallas worker for requesting reasonable accommodations for their disability.

Attorney Dan A. Atkerson can help workers assemble a paper trail or correspondence and incident reports to support claims of disability discrimination and wrongful termination. He can then seek restitution to address lost wages, lost benefits, and other losses related to being terminated.