Alan J.Marcuis
Partner
Labor & Employment
amarcuis@seyfarth.com
Alan is sought after by employers for his broad knowledge and practical approach to dealing with their most complex workplace law issues.
More About Alan
Employers of all sizes and across diverse industries look to Alan for his comprehensive guidance in navigating complex workplace issues, from employment advice and counsel, to litigation, and labor relations advice. He has represented clients in industries including financial services, food and beverage, hospitality, and telecommunications.
Alan handles Equal Employment Opportunity claims under federal and state law, including cases involving breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. He also has extensive experience litigating trade secret and nondisclosure matters, as well as unfair competition and post-employment enforcement of restrictive covenants, arising from employment and fiduciary relationships.
In addition to his litigation practice, Alan regularly provides clients with advice and counsel on a myriad of employment counseling matters, including employment and contractor agreements and nondisclosure agreements, as well as the negotiation of executive employment and compensation agreements. He is regularly asked to advice on the employment implications associated with mergers and acquisitions.
For organizations dealing with traditional labor matters, Alan represents clients in the development and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, union avoidance strategies, and labor arbitrations. He has also represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board in defense of unfair labor practice charges.
Alan handles Equal Employment Opportunity claims under federal and state law, including cases involving breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. He also has extensive experience litigating trade secret and nondisclosure matters, as well as unfair competition and post-employment enforcement of restrictive covenants, arising from employment and fiduciary relationships.
In addition to his litigation practice, Alan regularly provides clients with advice and counsel on a myriad of employment counseling matters, including employment and contractor agreements and nondisclosure agreements, as well as the negotiation of executive employment and compensation agreements. He is regularly asked to advice on the employment implications associated with mergers and acquisitions.
For organizations dealing with traditional labor matters, Alan represents clients in the development and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, union avoidance strategies, and labor arbitrations. He has also represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board in defense of unfair labor practice charges.
- JD, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- Visiting Scholar, Queen Mary & Westfield College, London
- Texas
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
- US District Court, Northern District of Texas
- US District Court, Southern District of Texas
- US District Court, Western District of Texas
- Represented private equity and real estate investment company with regard to union negotiations and bargaining.
- Represented manufacturing company in holiday pay grievance filed by national and local union.
- Defended energy company before NLRB regarding 8(a)(5) Refusal to Bargain and Bad Faith Bargaining allegations.
- Named Best Lawyer in Employment Law – Management by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2024)
- Listed as a Labor and Employment Star Texas by Benchmark Litigation (2020-2021, 2022-2024)
- Recognized as a finalist for Best Mentors by Texas Legal Awards (ALM Global LLC) (2022)
- American Bar Association, Sections of Labor and Employment Law
- Dallas Bar Associations, Sections of Labor and Employment Law
- Texas Bar Association
- Co-Author, “Texas Noncompete Law's Atty Fee Preemption Status In Limbo,” Law360 (February 7, 2023)
- Co-Author, “Fed's Stance on Trade Secrets Could Mean More Banker Bans,” American Banker (February 27, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Why Not Having an Employment Contract With Bank Officers Will Hurt You,” Bank Director (May 9, 2016)
- Co-Author, “The Necessity of Employment Agreements with Bank Officers,” Texas Independent Banker (March/April 2016)
- Presenter, “The Rise of Labor Unions,” ACC Houston Half Day CLE Seminar: The Future of Work (January 5, 2023)
- Presenter, “Whether Unionized or Not,” Traditional Labor Law Issues Facing All Workplaces, ACC Houston Half Day CLE Seminar: Employment Law 2021 (April 29, 2021)
- Featured, Best Mentors: Alan Marcuis, Law.com (December 7, 2022)
Alan is sought after by employers for his broad knowledge and practical approach to dealing with their most complex workplace law issues.
More About Alan
Employers of all sizes and across diverse industries look to Alan for his comprehensive guidance in navigating complex workplace issues, from employment advice and counsel, to litigation, and labor relations advice. He has represented clients in industries including financial services, food and beverage, hospitality, and telecommunications.
Alan handles Equal Employment Opportunity claims under federal and state law, including cases involving breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. He also has extensive experience litigating trade secret and nondisclosure matters, as well as unfair competition and post-employment enforcement of restrictive covenants, arising from employment and fiduciary relationships.
In addition to his litigation practice, Alan regularly provides clients with advice and counsel on a myriad of employment counseling matters, including employment and contractor agreements and nondisclosure agreements, as well as the negotiation of executive employment and compensation agreements. He is regularly asked to advice on the employment implications associated with mergers and acquisitions.
For organizations dealing with traditional labor matters, Alan represents clients in the development and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, union avoidance strategies, and labor arbitrations. He has also represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board in defense of unfair labor practice charges.
Alan handles Equal Employment Opportunity claims under federal and state law, including cases involving breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. He also has extensive experience litigating trade secret and nondisclosure matters, as well as unfair competition and post-employment enforcement of restrictive covenants, arising from employment and fiduciary relationships.
In addition to his litigation practice, Alan regularly provides clients with advice and counsel on a myriad of employment counseling matters, including employment and contractor agreements and nondisclosure agreements, as well as the negotiation of executive employment and compensation agreements. He is regularly asked to advice on the employment implications associated with mergers and acquisitions.
For organizations dealing with traditional labor matters, Alan represents clients in the development and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, union avoidance strategies, and labor arbitrations. He has also represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board in defense of unfair labor practice charges.
- JD, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- Visiting Scholar, Queen Mary & Westfield College, London
- Texas
- US Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- US District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
- US District Court, Northern District of Texas
- US District Court, Southern District of Texas
- US District Court, Western District of Texas
- Represented private equity and real estate investment company with regard to union negotiations and bargaining.
- Represented manufacturing company in holiday pay grievance filed by national and local union.
- Defended energy company before NLRB regarding 8(a)(5) Refusal to Bargain and Bad Faith Bargaining allegations.
- Named Best Lawyer in Employment Law – Management by Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) (2024)
- Listed as a Labor and Employment Star Texas by Benchmark Litigation (2020-2021, 2022-2024)
- Recognized as a finalist for Best Mentors by Texas Legal Awards (ALM Global LLC) (2022)
- American Bar Association, Sections of Labor and Employment Law
- Dallas Bar Associations, Sections of Labor and Employment Law
- Texas Bar Association
- Co-Author, “Texas Noncompete Law's Atty Fee Preemption Status In Limbo,” Law360 (February 7, 2023)
- Co-Author, “Fed's Stance on Trade Secrets Could Mean More Banker Bans,” American Banker (February 27, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Why Not Having an Employment Contract With Bank Officers Will Hurt You,” Bank Director (May 9, 2016)
- Co-Author, “The Necessity of Employment Agreements with Bank Officers,” Texas Independent Banker (March/April 2016)
- Presenter, “The Rise of Labor Unions,” ACC Houston Half Day CLE Seminar: The Future of Work (January 5, 2023)
- Presenter, “Whether Unionized or Not,” Traditional Labor Law Issues Facing All Workplaces, ACC Houston Half Day CLE Seminar: Employment Law 2021 (April 29, 2021)
- Featured, Best Mentors: Alan Marcuis, Law.com (December 7, 2022)