Steve Roppolo is managing partner in the Houston and San Antonio offices. He has extensive jury trial and arbitration experience litigating all types of employment claims in federal and state courts on behalf of employers. He has defended companies of various sizes in cases involving allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, defamation, breach of employment contract, and other employment torts. In addition, Steve has successfully obtained injunctive relief on behalf of companies seeking to enforce non-compete agreements against former employees, in some cases obtaining monetary settlements from the departed employees. His counseling and litigation practice includes extensive work with independent schools and hospitality clients. Additionally, Steve regularly counsels large and small companies regarding day-to-day employment matters. He helps employers avoid employment litigation by conducting training for managers and developing policies and procedures designed to minimize exposure to litigation claims. Finally, Steve has developed an in-depth knowledge of employment issues facing automobile dealerships, having represented the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association as Labor Counsel and having been a member of the firm's Dealership Practice Group since its inception. Steve is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2009.
Representative Work
Fifth Circuit Court Affirms Grant of Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Case
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms District Court Summary Judgment
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana Courts of Appeal
Supreme Court of Texas
Texas Courts of Appeals
Reported Cases
Horak v. Glazers Wholesale Drug Co., Inc., 2006 WL 2017110 (N.D. Tex. 2006)
Williams v. Fresenius Medical Care North America, Inc., 2006 WL 295392 (S.D. Ala. 2006)
Chiasson v. City of Thibodaux, 347 F. Supp. 2d 300 (E.D. La. Nov 01, 2004)
Robertson v. Burger King, Inc., 848 F. Supp. 78 (E.D. La. 1994)
Tran v. Petroleum Helicopters, 771 So.2d 673 (La. App. 2000)Horak v. Glazers Wholesale Drug Co., Inc., 2006 WL 2017110 (N.D. Tex. 2006)
Williams v. Fresenius Medical Care North America, Inc., 2006 WL 295392 (S.D. Ala. 2006)
Chiasson v. City of Thibodaux, 347 F. Supp. 2d 300 (E.D. La. Nov 01, 2004)
Robertson v. Burger King, Inc., 848 F. Supp. 78 (E.D. La. 1994)
Tran v. Petroleum Helicopters, 771 So.2d 673 (La. App. 2000)
Professional Activities
Member, Labor and Employment Committee, Houston Bar Association
Chair, Labor and Employment Committee (2003-2004), New Orleans Bar Association