Ryan Cleve Chargois

Ryan Cleve Chargois, Employment Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Immigration

PartneratFoster LLP

Houston, TX

Practicing employment in Houston since 2004.

22+
Years practicing
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Ryan Cleve Chargois is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Immigration. Ryan has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foster LLP.

Based in
Houston, TX
Experience
over 22 years
Known for
Employment · General · Immigration
  • Handles Employment, General, and Immigration matters from Houston, TX.
  • Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Ryan Cleve Chargois: Ryan Cleve Chargois is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Immigration. Ryan has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foster LLP.

Areas of practice

Ryan's practice areas in Houston

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

Employment cases in Houston, Texas

Ryan 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

General cases in Houston, Texas

Ryan takes general 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

Immigration cases in Houston, Texas

Ryan takes immigration 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

International cases in Houston, Texas

Ryan takes international 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 Ryan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Ryan Cleve Chargois, employment attorney serving Houston

Ryan Cleve Chargois is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Immigration. Ryan has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foster LLP. Ryan works from Houston, Texas and takes on employment matters across the region.

Ryan Cleve Chargois is a lawyer practicing emigration to third countries, employment immigration, business immigration and 4 other areas of law. Ryan received a degree from Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris, and has been licensed for 22 years. Ryan practices at Foster LLP in Houston, TX.

Working with Ryan on a employment matter

Ryan Cleve Chargois is a lawyer practicing emigration to third countries, employment immigration, business immigration and 4 other areas of law. Ryan received a degree from Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris, and has been licensed for 22 years. Ryan practices at Foster LLP in Houston, TX.

Clients Ryan works with

Ryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and immigration matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Ryan studied and practices

  • de Droit Français et de LL.M. French and European Law University of Texas at Austin School of Law

    J.D. · 2004

  • Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Diplôme de Français des Affaires I Degré Université de Droit, d'Économie et des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille, Diplôme en Langue Université de Droit, d'

    B.A. Plan · 2000

Jurisdictions

Ryan's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    2004 · ACTIVE

Ryan studied at J.D. in de Droit Français et de LL.M. French and European Law University of Texas at Austin School of Law and B.A. Plan in Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Diplôme de Français des Affaires I Degré Université de Droit, d'Économie et des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille, Diplôme en Langue Université de Droit, d'.

Law school and academic background

Ryan completed J.D. in de Droit Français et de LL.M. French and European Law University of Texas at Austin School of Law and B.A. Plan in Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris Diplôme de Français des Affaires I Degré Université de Droit, d'Économie et des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille, Diplôme en Langue Université de Droit, d'. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ryan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Ryan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of Texas American Immigration Lawyers Association

    membership

Locations

Ryan Cleve Chargois's office in Houston

Ryan's primary office is at 3 Greenway Plz., Ste. 800, Houston, TX, 77046. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Foster LLP

3 Greenway Plz., Ste. 800

Houston, TX 77046

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ryan Cleve Chargois — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Ryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan'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; Ryan 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 Ryan

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Ryan'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 Ryan Cleve Chargois

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

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

  • Does Ryan offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Ryan 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 — Ryan 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 Ryan?

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

  • Is Ryan accepting new employment clients right now?

    Ryan'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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