Business Lawyer in Dallas, Texas: Internal Investigations
Experienced Investigation of Discrimination and Harassment Claims
If you own or operate a business and are facing allegations of discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you have a legal obligation to conduct a prompt, thorough and unbiased investigation of the complaint. However, you may be reluctant to have your regular corporate counsel conduct the investigation, since that might make them a witness and be prohibited from representing you if a lawsuit is filed.
At the Law Office of Walter S. Cowger, in Dallas, Texas, I have extensive experience handling investigations stemming from internal complaints and complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Texas Workforce Commission. I am Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and have a comprehensive understanding of what needs to be shown to prove or refute claims of discrimination or harassment. I am AV®-rated under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer-Review Rating System, and have been named a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2005.
I offer a free initial consultation to businesses that need an unbiased internal investigation performed. Contact my office online or call me at 214-743-4190.
When You Need a Third Party Internal Investigation
I will conduct an extensive review of the facts and circumstances surrounding allegations of harassment, discrimination, or other wrongdoing, whether the charges are levied against co-workers, supervisors or CEOs. My goal in all internal investigations is to gather all the facts, assess the truth or falsity of the allegations, and provide an unbiased analysis to help you determine the best course of action. I will review all company records and interview relevant employees, and will then prepare and submit a comprehensive report of my findings. If requested, I will also recommend a course of action for the company to take in remedying wrongdoing if it occurred.
The advantages of having me conduct an internal investigation include:
- You won't get an analysis that attempts to spin everything in a positive light. My review will be completely unbiased, designed to arm you with all the facts.
- You won't have to worry that your regular corporate counsel will be prohibited from representing you in litigation arising from the complaint.
- Because of my experience, I can quickly and efficiently conduct the investigation, so that the company can evaluate and minimize its potential exposure.
- Based on the findings of my investigation, I can also help you determine if there are any criminal implications.
In addition to discrimination and harassment complaints, I have also conducted internal investigations to uncover other employee wrongdoing such as fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets and embezzlement.
Contact Attorney Walter S. Cowger
Contact me online or call me at 214-743-4190 to discuss your situation. My office is generally open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and is located in downtown Dallas, in the Comerica Building at 1717 Main Street.