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Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan, Employment Attorney in Houston, Texas

Houston, TX

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Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Employment.

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  • Handles Employment matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Houston) (2024).

About Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan: Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Katherine's practice areas in Houston

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

Employment cases in Houston, Texas

Katherine takes employment matters in Houston, 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 Katherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan, employment attorney serving Houston

Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Employment. Katherine works from Houston, Texas and takes on employment matters across the region.

Katherine (Kit) Flanagan handles all areas of employment law for employers, including matters involving:

  • Claims of sex, age, national origin, race, disability and pregnancy discrimination and harassment
  • Retaliation and whistleblower claims
  • Wrongful termination claims
  • Other employment-related litigation
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Employment policies and handbooks
  • Counsel and advice regarding employee investigations and employment contracts

    Kit's practice focuses primarily on employment litigation in federal and state courts; arbitrations with the American Arbitration Association, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and private arbitrators; and administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission and other state and local human rights agencies. She has specific experience with:

    • Title VII
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • The Family and Medical Leave Act
    • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
    • The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
    • Section 1981
    • Sarbanes-Oxley
    • The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act
    • Texas tort, breach of contract and other laws

      Kit also regularly provides counseling and advice to employers regarding employment matters and is a frequent speaker and trainer on a range of employment law topics. Her clients include:

      • Manufacturers
      • Construction contractors
      • Retailers
      • Staffing services
      • Securities firms
      • Healthcare providers
      • Businesses related to the oil, gas and petrochemical industries

        Kit is a member of the firm's Shareholder Compensation Committee. She previously served as a member of the firm's Associates Committee and as the Office Managing Shareholder of Littler’s Houston office.

        Prior to joining Littler, Kit practiced employment law and general litigation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In law school, she was on the executive committee of the Moot Court Board and was staff editor of the journal, Law and Contemporary Problems.

How Katherine handles employment matters

Katherine (Kit) Flanagan handles all areas of employment law for employers, including matters involving: Claims of sex, age, national origin, race, disability and pregnancy discrimination and harassment Retaliation and whistleblower claims Wrongful termination claims Other employment-related litigation Drug and alcohol testing Employment policies and handbooks Counsel and advice regarding…

The kind of cases Katherine takes

Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Katherine studied and practices

  • Duke University

    J.D. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Katherine's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • Tennessee, Tennessee

    ACTIVE

Katherine studied at J.D. in Duke University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Katherine's legal honors and published work

Katherine has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Houston)

    2024

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer - Texas, 2008-2013

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Houston) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan's office in Houston

Katherine's primary office is at 1301 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas, 77010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1301 McKinney Street

Houston, Texas 77010

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Hiring guide

How to hire Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Houston, 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 Katherine

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Katherine'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 Katherine E. "Kit" Flanagan

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

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

  • Does Katherine offer a free consultation?

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

  • Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Katherine 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 — Katherine 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 Katherine?

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

  • Is Katherine accepting new employment clients right now?

    Katherine'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 Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

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