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Employment Lawyers in Dallas, OR: 2026 rankings

17 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Dallas: Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights, LFR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Benjamin T. Ybarra, Attorney at Law, 82 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

17 Dallas employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 17 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Dallas at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Dallas at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights644.8★ (72)Salem, 18 mi away—Top score
2Law Office of Jon Weiner593.9★ (25)Salem, 13 mi away——
3Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC564.4★ (26)Sherwood, 39 mi away——
4Saalfeld Griggs PC544.6★ (57)Salem, 14 mi away——
5Elmer Law, PC534.6★ (48)Salem, 14 mi away——
6Oregon Unemployment Lawyer534.0★ (10)Sherwood, 38 mi away——
7Benjamin T. Ybarra, Attorney at Law523.9★ (82)Salem, 27 mi awaySatMost reviews
8Martinis & Farley, Attorneys at Law514.3★ (33)Salem, 13 mi away——
9Brown , Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer, PC - Attorneys at Law504.4★ (59)Newberg, 31 mi away——
10Law Office of Daniels & Ivers493.2★ (37)Albany, 22 mi away——

All 17 employment lawyers in Dallas, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Dallas

    #1 Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights

    Based in Salem, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4750 Navigation Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305
    View profile for Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights(503) 763-8642

  2. #2 Law Office of Jon Weiner

    Based in Salem, 13 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1415 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
    View profile for Law Office of Jon Weiner(503) 399-7001

  3. #3 Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC

    Based in Sherwood, 39 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20015 SW Pacific Hwy #221, Sherwood, OR 97140
    View profile for Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC(503) 461-6616

  4. #4 Saalfeld Griggs PC

    Based in Salem, 14 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Church St SE #200, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Saalfeld Griggs PC(503) 399-1070

  5. #5 Elmer Law, PC

    Based in Salem, 14 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    245 Commercial St SE #130, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Elmer Law, PC(503) 563-7035

  6. #6 Oregon Unemployment Lawyer

    Based in Sherwood, 38 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16115 SW 1st St, Sherwood, OR 97140
    View profile for Oregon Unemployment Lawyer(503) 406-2329

  12. #12 Evashevski Elliott PC

    Based in Corvallis, 24 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    745 NW Van Buren Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330
    View profile for Evashevski Elliott PC(541) 754-0303

  14. #14 Fredrick & Finch Law Firm

    Based in McMinnville, 22 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2046 OR-99W # D, McMinnville, OR 97128
    View profile for Fredrick & Finch Law Firm(503) 435-1455

  16. #16 Larimer & Sears LLC

    Based in Salem, 14 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    570 Liberty St SE #240, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for Larimer & Sears LLC(503) 990-7260

Also serving Dallas

11 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked employment lawyers serving Dallas
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Barnhisel, Barlow, & Stephens, P.C.5.0★ (2)24 mi
Bernt A Hansen3.0★ (1)21 mi
Chris Lillegard Law Offices4.5★ (10)In Dallas
David L. Kramer, P.C.5.0★ (2)13 mi
Dunn Carney LLP15 mi
Howell Law PCIn Dallas
Sherman Sherman Johnnie & Hoyt, LLP, formerly Shetterly Irick Ozias4.8★ (8)In Dallas
Stan Butterfield P.C., Attorney at Law4.5★ (25)In Dallas
Sudano Law Firm14 mi
The Law Offices of Lourdes Sánchez4.0★ (2)14 mi
Wayne A. Lamb — Law4.3★ (14)In Dallas

How we ranked Dallas employment lawyers

We scored 17 Dallas employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Dallas data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an employment lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Do you represent employees, employers or both?
  • What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Employment lawyers in Dallas: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Dallas?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Dallas, OR is Brian A. Buchanan - Attorney - Oregon Center for Employee Rights with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews. Law Office of Jon Weiner (#2) and Employment Law Professionals Northwest, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 17 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Dallas?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 17 employment lawyers serving Dallas, OR. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Dallas work on weekends?

1 of 17 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Benjamin T. Ybarra, Attorney at Law (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Dallas employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 17 rated employment lawyers in Dallas is 4.0★, with a median of 33 reviews. Benjamin T. Ybarra, Attorney at Law has the most, 82 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?

Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do employment lawyers outside Dallas count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Dallas city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do employment lawyers in Dallas, OR charge?

Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?

Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of employment lawyers in Dallas, OR ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Dallas?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Dallas

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 17 employment lawyers serving Dallas.

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