Being called to the practice of law, I know that I have a responsibility to serve my clients’ best interests. I seek to bring this calling to all my areas of specialty.
Background
Thomas Brandon is on the executive committee for Whitaker Chalk and takes his role as a counselor seriously. He has extensive experience in Employment Law and Commercial Litigation as well as prevention of litigation on behalf of employers, which includes reviewing and updating policies and procedures, investigating allegations of discrimination, and representation in litigation on matters involving any aspect of the employment relationship.
Additionally, Tom has extensive experience in representing non-profit organizations including churches, ministries, secondary and graduate level educational institutions as well as providing counsel to healthcare facilities, municipalities, school boards, and individuals challenging dismissals or grievances in those settings. He has more than 40 years’ experience representing religious and non-profit organizations and churches on a wide range of matters involving tax issues, employment issues, governance, structure, funding and litigation. Additionally, he has litigated First Amendment and religious liberty issues during the entire time he has practiced.
Awards & Recognitions
Named a Top Attorney in Labor & Employment by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine for 2004 - 2019.
Named a “ Texas Super Lawyer ” in Non-Profit Law for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2019. “Super Lawyers” is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly.
Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360West Magazine 2018
Publications & Presentations
Thomas S. Brandon and John Allen Chalk presented “Gender Discrimination in the Workplace” to the Fort Worth City Club’s “Lunch and Learn” meeting for City Club members on May 14, 2015.
Tom Brandon Presented “Non-Profit Organizations - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” on March 12, 2015
Preventing a Church Split. Co-Author with Gene Edwards. Chrisitian Books Publishing House (1987)
Church Discipline in the Courts. Co-Author. Tyndale Publishers. (1987)
New Religions, Conversions and Deprogramming: New Frontiers of Religious Liberty . Christian Legal Society. (1982)
