Michael Robert Latimer

Experienced in federal sector personnel actions, both Equal Employment and Merit System Protection Board matters. Experience in risk-management for employers with review and implementation of employee-manuals, employee policies documents, personnel orientations in regards to avoidance of wrongful termination claims and workplace efficiency. Also involved in contract negotiations and preparation. Personally handled several trials, both civil and criminal. Negotiated a collective bargaining agreement between American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO and one of the largest Head Start Programs in the United States. Wrote and self-published Concept Deskbook on Employment Law. Represents both defense and plaintiff cases in employment litigation. Has handled appeals to Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Fourth Court of Appeals, San Antonio and Third Court of Appeals, Austin. Mr. Latimer is included in the 21st and 22nd Editions of The Best Lawyers in America for work in Employment Law. Received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2015 and 2016 Editions of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” and included in the San Antonio Scene S.A. Lawyers: Best of 2014 and 2015 for Criminal Defense. Mr. Latimer was included in the Best Lawyers 2016 and 2017 Survey for Labor and Employment Law.

State University of New York - Albany

B.A. | Political Science, Spanish, Public Administration

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

SUNY Adirondack

A.A. | Political Science, Spanish, Public Administration

St. Mary's University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1987

Municipal Judge

Alternate Judge City of Helotes

2018 - Current

Attorney

Law Office of Michael R. Latimer

2011 - Current

City Prosecutor

City Prosecutor City of Fair Oaks Ranch

2005 - Current

Presiding Judge

Municipal Court Judge City of Grey Forest

2001 - Current

Attorney, Partner

Harkins, Latimer & Dahl, P.C.

1997 - 2011

City Prosecutor

City Prosecutor City of Grey Forest

1994 - 2001

Attorney

Law Office of Nicholas & Barrera

1988 - 1996

Texas State Bar  # 11981500

Member

1987 - Current

Texas

Since 1987

5th Circuit

Since 1990

• Free Consultation
  Telephone - Free Consultation $250.00 - In-Person Consultation - Labor
• Contingent Fees
  General Retainer and Cost Retainer and 33.3 % - 40%

• Federal Sector Employment Law