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Celeste R. Yeager, Employment Attorney in Dallas, Texas

focused on Employment and Litigation

Dallas, TX

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Celeste R. Yeager is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

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Dallas, TEXAS
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Celeste R. Yeager: Celeste R. Yeager is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Celeste's practice areas in Dallas

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

Employment cases in Dallas, Texas

Celeste takes employment matters in Dallas, 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 Celeste agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Dallas, Texas

Celeste takes litigation matters in Dallas, 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 Celeste agrees to represent you.

Biography

Celeste R. Yeager, employment attorney serving Dallas

Celeste R. Yeager is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Celeste works from Dallas, Texas and takes on employment matters across the region.

Celeste R. Yeager is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment and represents employers across the country in employment disputes before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts. With over 18 years of experience, Celeste maintains a vibrant labor and employment practice litigating and consulting on behalf of management regarding a variety of employment topics, including:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
  • The Texas Labor Code
  • Statutory and common law unfair competition and trade secret laws

    A skilled litigator, Celeste has successfully secured numerous defense verdicts in court for her clients, including:

    • Former president of an oil and gas company claiming breach of his employment agreement
    • Workers compensation retaliation lawsuit at a waste management company
    • Race and gender discrimination lawsuit filed by multiple former employees at a convenience store
    • Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower lawsuit filed against a securities investment firm

      Celeste has also prevailed on summary judgment for her clients in the following types of cases:

      • Lawsuit alleging sex harassment, rape, and racketeering – harboring illegal aliens to depress the market wages for a hotel chain
      • Sex harassment and rape case at a retail company
      • Class action case alleging improper tip pooling between serves and bartenders
      • Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower lawsuit for a restaurant and gaming complex
      • Lawsuit alleging Family and Medical Leave Act violations at an electronics manufacturer

        Celeste routinely advises and consults with clients about human resource policies and procedures. She provides management training on various employment-related topics, including harassment, discrimination and union avoidance. She also maintains an active traditional labor practice representing clients, both unionized and non-unionized, before the National Labor Relations Board.

        Celeste is a graduate of the Leadership Arts Institute, a program of Business Council for the Arts.

How Celeste handles employment matters

Celeste R. Yeager is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in labor and employment and represents employers across the country in employment disputes before local, state and federal administrative agencies and courts. With over 18 years of experience, Celeste maintains a vibrant labor and employment practice litigating and consulting on behalf of management regarding a…

The kind of cases Celeste takes

Celeste reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Celeste studied and practices

  • Baylor University

    J.D. · 1996

  • Baylor University

    BA · 1995

Jurisdictions

Celeste's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Celeste studied at J.D. in Baylor University and BA in Baylor University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Celeste's legal honors and published work

Celeste has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star in Employment & Labor - Texas, Super Lawyers, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011-2013

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star in Employment & Labor - Texas, Super Lawyers, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011-2013 (2026).

Locations

Celeste R. Yeager's office in Dallas

Celeste's primary office is at 2001 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2001 Ross Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Celeste R. Yeager — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Celeste charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Celeste'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; Celeste will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Dallas, 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 Celeste

Celeste 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. Celeste confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Celeste'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 Celeste R. Yeager

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

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

  • Does Celeste offer a free consultation?

    Celeste charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Celeste's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Celeste'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. Celeste gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Celeste take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    Celeste 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 — Celeste 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 Celeste?

    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. Celeste will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Celeste accepting new employment clients right now?

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

Areas served

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