Adam Boland focuses his practice on representing employers in all aspects of employment law. He advises and defends clients in federal and state employment-related lawsuits and agency claims, including actions involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Adam’s experience includes representing employers in cases involving employee theft of trade secrets, non-compete agreements, defamation, fraud, business interference and violation of fiduciary duties by an employee to his/her employer.
While managing a successful litigation practice that includes defending employers in trials and in arbitration proceedings, Adam also provides advice to employers concerning
litigation avoidance,
wage and hour laws,
leaves of absence,
employee discipline,
hiring and termination issues,
privacy claims,
reductions in force, and
other issues arising in the human resources context.
Additionally, Adam has extensive experience managing comprehensive Fair Labor Standards Act audits for employers of all sizes. Adam is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
EXPERIENCE
Obtained summary judgment in Southern District of Texas in favor of national call center in suit brought by former employee alleging failure to accommodate, disability discrimination and retaliation.
Obtained summary judgment in Western District of Texas in favor of national manufacturing employer in suit brought by former employee alleging disability discrimination.
Obtained affirmation of summary judgment from Fifth Circuit in favor of employer in suit brought by former warden alleging claims of age, sex, race and national origin discrimination, retaliation and hostile work environment.
Obtained jury verdict in Western District of Texas in favor of employer in suit brought by former employee alleging race discrimination and retaliation.
Obtained summary judgment in Western District of Texas in favor of employer in suit brought by former employee alleging FMLA violations and retaliation.
Obtained summary judgment in Southern District of Texas in favor of national institute of higher education in suit brought by former employee alleging age discrimination under the Texas Labor Code.
Obtained summary judgment in Southern District of Texas in favor of correctional institution in suit filed by employee alleging age, sex, race and national origin discrimination, and retaliation under the Texas Labor Code.
Obtained summary judgment in Southern District of Texas in favor of correctional institution in suit filed by employee alleging race and age discrimination.
Obtained summary judgment in Southern District of Texas in favor of correctional institution in suit brought by former female warden alleging claims of age, sex and race discrimination, retaliation and hostile work environment.
Obtained summary judgment in Western District of Texas in favor of employer in suit brought by former employee alleging disability discrimination.
Obtained summary judgment in Western District of Texas in favor of national insurance company in suit brought by former employee alleging disability and age discrimination.
Obtained jury verdict in Bexar County, Texas District Court in favor of insured in suit brought by individual asserting numerous tort claims.
Obtained jury verdict in Bexar County, Texas County Court in favor of insured in suit brought by individual asserting numerous tort claims.
Obtained arbitration award for national employer in suit brought by employee alleging wrongful termination and hostile work environment.
Obtained ruling for employer from Fifth Circuit regarding evidentiary trial holdings from suit brought by former employee alleging race discrimination.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
Texas Bar Association, Member
San Antonio Bar Association, Member
American Inns of Court, Member
PRESENTATIONS
Navigating Complex Human Resources Issues, Association of Corporate Counsel – South/Central Texas (August 2016)
DOL Changes on the Horizon – How Will They Impact You in 2016?,
Strasburger’s Employment Law Series (June 2016)
Hiring Do’s and Don’ts – Tools For Building Your Ideal Team,
Emerging Medical Technologies Seminar (May 2016)
New Texas Open Carry Law, Lower Valley Chapter SHRM Luncheon (May 2016)
Major Employment Concerns for 2016, San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children (May 2016)
Major Employment Concerns for 2016, Entrepreneurs’ Organization of San Antonio (March 2016)
HONORS
Named among the Best Lawyers by San Antonio Scene Magazine (2013-2016)
Outstanding Leadership Contribution, North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Program (2010)