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Brian East, Employment Attorney in Austin, Texas

Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and General

Austin, TX

Practicing employment in Austin since 1978.

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Brian East is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Brian has over 48 years of legal experience.

Based in
Austin, TX
Experience
over 48 years
Known for
Employment · General
  • Handles Employment and General matters from Austin, TX.
  • Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Offers consultations in American Sign, Language Spanish, Sign Language, and Spanish Portuguese.

About Brian East: Brian East is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Brian has over 48 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Brian East

Brian concentrates on employment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Austin, Texas

Brian takes employment matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

General cases in Austin, Texas

Brian takes general matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Brian East — Over 48 years of Texas employment experience

Brian East is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Brian has over 48 years of legal experience.

Mr. Brian East is a lawyer practicing other, employment & labor. Brian has been licensed for 48 years. Brian practices in Austin, TX.

How Brian handles employment matters

Mr. Brian East is a lawyer practicing other, employment & labor. Brian has been licensed for 48 years. Brian practices in Austin, TX.

Who Brian represents

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and general matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Brian East's legal education and bar admissions

  • University Of Texas

    J.D. · 1977

Jurisdictions

Brian's state bar admissions

  • Arizona Massachusett

    1978 · ACTIVE

Brian studied at J.D. in University Of Texas. Consultations are available in American Sign, Language Spanish, Sign Language, and Spanish Portuguese.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed J.D. in University Of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Languages spoken

Brian offers consultations in American Sign, Language Spanish, Sign Language, and Spanish Portuguese. Client materials — retainer agreements, statements, court filings — are prepared in English unless Brian agrees otherwise in writing.

Locations

Brian East's office in Austin

Brian's primary office is at 1706 E 38th St, Austin, TX, 78722-1202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1706 E 38th St

Austin, TX 78722-1202

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian East — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Austin, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian

Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian East

  • How much does it cost to hire Brian for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brian offer a free consultation?

    Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Austin?

    Brian is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brian accepting new employment clients right now?

    Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas

Brian handles employment matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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