Courtney Barksdale Perez is a board-certified, seasoned trial attorney with substantial experience in employment and commercial litigation who has tried cases to juries in state and federal courts. Clients rely on Courtney for strategic advocacy in high-stakes employment disputes and complex commercial cases.
Courtney's litigation expertise spans a broad range of matters, including claims of fraud, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of covenants not to compete, tortious interference with contracts and civil conspiracy. She also has significant experience litigating intellectual property disputes, including trade secret misappropriation and copyright, trademark and patent infringement.
Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Courtney is a trusted advisor to individuals, corporations and government entities. She guides clients through every stage of litigation, from pre-suit risk management to trial and appeal. She has first-chaired numerous labor and employment-related cases involving claims asserted under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Pay Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Texas Whistleblower Act, the Texas Labor Code and employment agreements.
In addition, Courtney provides counsel on issues concerning compliance with employment-related statutes, conducts internal investigations, prepares policies and procedures for employers, and provides employee training.
Courtney is a Litigation Council of America fellow, was named a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine from 2017 to 2022 and has been recognized multiple times by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America®.