Brian Patterson > Bracewell LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Brian Patterson

+1.713.221.1209 [email protected]

Work Department

Labor

Career

Brian Patterson is a skilled litigator and advisor who represents employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters. His practice encompasses non-competition agreements, wage and hour disputes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement actions, whistleblower issues, executive employment contracts, and employment discrimination. Brian also has extensive experience overseeing and conducting sensitive workplace investigations.

In his litigation practice, Brian has extensive trial experience, particularly in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases, disputes involving restrictive covenant agreements, and matters arising from the separation of senior executives. He has also successfully defended employers against individual and class action claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in both state and federal courts. Beyond litigation, Brian has significant experience leading the labor and employment aspects of major corporate transactions, ensuring seamless integration and compliance in complex business deals.

Memberships

Bar Admissions

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2006
• University of Richmond, B.A., 2002