Barry S. Hersh

Barry S. Hersh is a respected employment litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas. Known for his relentless advocacy, Barry has earned praise for representing both employees and small businesses in workplace disputes. His strong focus on client service and efficient results makes him a trusted choice for those facing employment legal challenges.

Barry’s legal career began after earning his B.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he graduated with High Distinction and was a Phi Beta Kappa member. He later earned his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law with honors. While there, he served as a judicial intern for Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht, gaining insight into the legal system early in his career.

Before starting his own firm, Barry worked at two of the largest law firms in Texas, representing major employers in complex workplace disputes. There, he saw firsthand how employees rarely received the same high-caliber legal representation as the companies they worked for. That experience motivated him to build a law practice focused on executives, managers, and employees—offering top-tier employment law advocacy, personalized attention, and transparent, manageable fees without the bureaucracy and high costs of big firms.

Barry handles a wide range of employment matters, including overtime pay disputes, unpaid bonuses and commissions, retaliation, non-compete enforcement, harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and severance negotiations. His approach is hands-on—he manages every case personally without passing it off to junior lawyers or support staff.

Barry is also well-versed in helping businesses prevent disputes through compliance advice, drafting employment agreements, and defending them in agency investigations or court. He is certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—a distinction held by fewer than one percent of attorneys in Texas.

Clients often praise Barry S. Hersh for his professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to their cases. With years of specialized experience and multiple peer recognitions, he remains a top advocate for fair treatment and justice in the workplace.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Hersh Law Firm, PC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• The University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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