Kemp Smith - Since 1866

Kemp Smith partners Charles C. High and C.B. Burns have been listed in Chambers USA 2008 for outstanding performance in the legal field in Labor & Employment Law. Out of the hundreds of Texas firms practicing Labor & Employment Law, Kemp Smith was one of only 14 to be recognized and the only one in West Texas, as all other ranked firms list principal offices in Houston or Dallas. High is listed as one of the top 6 out of more than 1500 Labor and Employment attorneys in the state.

The Chambers listing states: Charlie High is “a supreme trial lawyer‘’ and “probably the best attorney in Western Texas” and leads the group. He is well-versed in traditional labor and employment issues, and clients can rely on his extensive network of contacts that enables him to “easily get something done on the phone that would take someone else two weeks to resolve.” C B Burns is described as “a tough negotiator,” who splits her time between employment litigation and union matters.

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