Riva Taft Johnson, Employment Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Riva concentrates on employment, employment contracts, estate litigation, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Riva handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Employment Contracts

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• Estate Litigation

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• General

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• Health Care

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Riva's primary office is at 1717 Main Street Suite 3200, Dallas, TX, 75201-7347. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Riva 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.

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

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

• Does Riva offer a free consultation?

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

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

  Riva 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 — Riva 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 Riva?

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

• Is Riva accepting new employment clients right now?

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