About Black Law, PC — Civil Rights Houston, Texas
Black Law, PC delivers civil rights Houston workers and injury victims depend on when corporate or individual misconduct causes serious harm in Harris County and across Texas. Founded by J. Robert Black — recognized by Super Lawyers and named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — the firm represents plaintiffs in personal injury, employment, toxic exposure, and products liability cases. Black Law operates on the principle that “there is no wrong without a remedy,” a commitment that runs through every case the firm accepts.
Employment rights form a significant part of the firm’s civil rights Houston practice. Overtime violations, wage theft, and unlawful employment practices affect thousands of Houston workers each year. The firm also handles cases involving asbestos and benzene exposure, oil field injuries, and maritime personal injury — work-related rights claims where employer negligence or product defects strip workers of their safety and economic security. Black Law pursues these cases against corporations and insurers in Harris County courts and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
What Clients Say
Clients describe J. Robert Black and his team as principled advocates who take difficult cases against large corporations. The firm is praised for its honesty about case prospects and for keeping clients informed throughout often-lengthy litigation.
Civil Rights Houston — Practice Areas & Services
- Employment rights — overtime violations, wage claims, and worker rights disputes in Harris County and federal courts
- Toxic exposure — asbestos, benzene, chemical exposure claims for Houston-area workers and residents
- Products liability — dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and defective product claims in Texas courts
- Oil field and maritime injury — civil rights Houston offshore and energy workers deserve when injured on the job
- Civil rights attorneys pursuing wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases in Harris County
Frequently Asked Questions
What employment rights protect Houston workers against wage theft?
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay minimum wage and overtime to eligible workers. Texas also has the Texas Payday Law, which governs timely wage payment. Workers who are misclassified as independent contractors or denied overtime in Harris County can file claims with the Department of Labor or pursue private lawsuits in the Southern District of Texas.
Can I sue my employer for exposure to toxic chemicals in Houston?
Yes, in many cases. If your employer knew of a chemical hazard and failed to warn or protect you, you may have claims under OSHA regulations and Texas tort law. In the Houston area — home to a major petrochemical industry — benzene, asbestos, and other industrial chemical exposure cases are regularly litigated in Harris County courts and federal court.
How long do I have to file a personal injury or employment rights claim in Texas?
Personal injury and wrongful death claims carry a two-year statute of limitations in Texas. FLSA overtime and wage claims have a two-year period (three years for willful violations). Texas Payday Law claims must be filed with the Texas Workforce Commission within 180 days of the payday the wages were due. An attorney can help you determine which deadline applies to your situation.
Quick Facts: Civil Rights Law in Houston, Texas
- EEOC charges filed nationally (FY2023): 81,055 — a 10% increase over FY2022 — U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Texas EEOC charges: Texas consistently ranks among the top two states for employment discrimination charges filed annually — EEOC Fiscal Year Data
- Section 1983 statute of limitations in Texas: 2 years from the date of the civil rights violation — Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003
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