Dan Ross Employment Attorney Austin Texas

Daniel B. Ross

Founder and Partner Emeritus

Daniel B. Ross is the Founding Partner of Ross • Scalise Employment Lawyers and a sought-after employment lawyer who has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of employees.

Dan represents employees in discrimination and retaliation cases, including for wrongful termination and other adverse employment actions in violation of Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), and other federal and Texas state statutes. Dan’s practice also includes a significant amount of employment contract disputes and severance negotiations.

"Working with Dan was great.

He helped me get my bearings and clarify issues for me while reviewing and marking up an agreement I was negotiating. He's no bs and gets to the point of the issues quickly. He has deep knowledge and I would certainly work with him again in the future.

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Daniel B. Ross

Dan Ross is the Founder and Partner Emeritus of Ross Scalise Beeler & Pillischer, a leading employment law firm based in Austin, Texas. For more than thirty years, he has dedicated his career to representing plaintiffs in claims involving discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, personal injury, and other violations.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ross has been recognized for his professionalism, integrity, and results-driven advocacy. He built the firm on the principle that every client deserves respect, clear communication, and vigorous representation, regardless of the size or complexity of their case. Under his leadership, the firm grew from a local practice into a respected statewide advocate for workers, achieving favorable results against some of the nation’s largest employers.

As Partner Emeritus, Mr. Ross continues to provide strategic guidance on firm operations, case development, and trial preparation. His mentorship and long-standing commitment to ethical advocacy have influenced generations of attorneys who continue his mission of protecting employee rights across Texas.

Organizations, Honors and Public Service:

  • American Association for Justice
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
  • Certified in Mass-Tort MDL by the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke University School of Law
  • Chair of the Advisory Committee to the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the University of Texas at Austin
  • Sponsor of the “No TXT Zone” public safety campaign with KEYE-TV
  • Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
  • Million Dollar Advocates (Life Member)
  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund
  • American Association for Justice
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association
  • Travis County Bar Association
  • Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
  • Contributor to the Bloomberg BNA Fair Labor Standards Act, Third Edition, 2016 Supplement
  • Election to the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation is one of the highest honors a member of the State Bar of Texas can receive. This prestigious selection is based on a distinguished career in the legal profession and a demonstrated commitment to supporting the broader community.

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