Rick Prieto

Rick Prieto is a Partner at Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP, a law firm based in Houston, Texas.1 He specializes in labor and employment law and has achieved notable recognition in his field:

Professional Qualifications

Rick Prieto is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.23 This certification demonstrates his expertise and dedication to this area of law.

Career Progression

Prieto's career at Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP has shown steady advancement:

1. Associate Attorney
2. Senior Associate
3. Partner (current position)

Areas of Practice

As a partner at Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP, Prieto focuses on civil litigation covering various areas of employment law.1 He represents both employees and employers in:

• Negotiations
• Proceedings before administrative agencies
• Cases in state and federal courts1

Notable Cases

Prieto has been involved in several significant legal matters:

1. In 2018, he represented Stefani Bambace in a sexual harassment case against Berry Y&V Fabricators, challenging the validity of an arbitration agreement in light of the #MeToo movement.4

2. In 2015, he successfully represented two exotic dancers in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claim, winning back wages, misappropriated tips, and house fees from their employer.5

Rick Prieto's expertise in labor and employment law, combined with his experience in high-profile cases, establishes him as a respected attorney in his field.