Texas Supreme Court Ruling Limits Age Discrimination Lawsuits when Replacement is Older

On June 29th, 2012, the Texas Supreme Court held in Mission Consol. Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Garcia that a terminated employee who is replaced by an older worker cannot establish a prima facie case of age discrimination under the Texas … Read More

Sally Emerson and Chris Wrampelmeier Attend Harvard Negotiation Seminar

Sally Emerson and Chris Wrampelmeier attended the Harvard Negotiation Seminar sponsored by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois on July 13 – 14, 2012. They were two of only twenty-four attorneys from across the country who attended.  … Read More

The Underwood Law Firm Celebrates 100 Years

A century ago Robert E. “Judge” Underwood established his law practice in Amarillo. Judge Underwood studied law at the University of Texas for one year then returned home and became a teacher in Jack County, Texas. He continued his legal … Read More

Hereford Lunch and Learn

On July 24, 2012, Underwood Law Firm Shareholder Slater Elza spoke at a Lunch and Learn, jointly sponsored by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce and the Hereford Economic Development Corporation regarding the National Labor Relation Board’s May 30, … Read More

2012 Friona Cheeseburger Festival

On July 21, 2012, Underwood Law Firm attorney Slater Elza, Audie Sciumbato and Bryan Guymon competed in the 8th Annual Cheeseburger Capital of Texas Cook-off.  Proceeds from the Cook-off went to benefit the Friona, Texas Chamber of Commerce, as well … Read More

Welcome Peggy Duran-Klenclo

The Underwood Law Firm is proud to announce the addition of its newest attorney, Peggy A. Duran-Klenclo. Before joining Underwood, Peggy worked as the special education director for Lubbock ISD, was the Coordinator of Student Support Services for ESC Region … Read More

Underwood Law Firm attorney to present at upcoming HEDC Lunch and Learn

Posted July 10, 2012 The Hereford Economic Development Corporation invites all regional empoyers to a Lunch and Learn program on Tuesday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hereford Community Center.  Slater Elza will adressing the recent policy changes to … Read More