- Employment Litigation
- Employment Policy
Overview
Zach Carrabine’s practice is devoted to employment litigation and business-related litigation matters. He represents employers and management in a multitude of labor and employment issues including employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, Form I-9 compliance, retaliation and other workplace related matters. Zach also has experience drafting employment policies, advising on risk mitigation strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance across state and federal jurisdictions.
Prior to joining the firm, Zach honed his legal skills at a Texas-based business litigation firm. While attending Tulane University Law School, he also served as a law clerk in Washington, D.C., for the Office of Chief Counsel of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration.
Areas of Practice
Bar & Court Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Representative Experience
- Advise private and public employers on employment issues including wage and hour laws, FMLA and ADA compliance, drug and alcohol testing, Form I-9 best practices and audits, and employment policies and handbooks
- Advise and defend employers in DOL, ICE, EEOC and OSHA administrative proceedings
- Prepare employment-related contracts, including confidentiality and non-compete agreements
- Handle various aspects of commercial litigation including pre-trial negotiations, drafting demand letters and petitions, discovery, mediation and trial preparation
Education
- Tulane University Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
- J.D. – 2019
- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- B.A. – 2016
Professional Recognition
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Texas Rising Stars® Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (Employment Litigation); Since 2026
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Houston Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Speeches and Publications
- "New Republican NLRB Majority Signals Potential Policy Shifts for Employers," AM Monthly Law Alert, September 2026
- “Labor Board in Limbo: Fifth Circuit Challenges NLRB’s Structure,” AM Monthly Law Alert, September 2025
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We represent a diverse clientele in the Houston area, and Austin greater metropolitan areas, coastal Texas and statewide.
Please note, as a corporate-based law firm, we do not represent individuals seeking to sue their employer for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, or unpaid overtime. We also do not represent homeowners in contractor disputes.
Contact us using this form or call 713.489.8799 for an appointment.
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