Lisa K. Hooper

LC&A assists both employees and employers in understanding the broad scope of Employment Law as it relates to their specific situations. The firm’s experienced team of attorneys has spent decades guiding clients through the complexities of the employer-employee relationship, with a focus on preventing and addressing workplace disruptions caused by disputes.

LC&A works with companies to proactively minimize risk by developing and updating workplace policies and employment contracts, while also providing strong support when conflicts arise. From routine matters to significant litigation, the firm delivers thorough research, strategic analysis, document preparation, negotiation, pre-litigation counsel, and, when necessary, full trial representation through the conclusion of the case.

Key Areas of Practice:

Drafting and review of handbooks and workplace policies, drafting and review of employment contracts and agreements including non-competes, employee benefits, litigation, harassment, discrimination and retaliation, whistleblower claims, Family and Medical Leave Act matters, Americans with Disabilities Act matters, civil rights issues, breach of fiduciary duty, overtime and minimum wage disputes, mediation and arbitration, and workers’ compensation retaliation.

Lynch, Chappell & Alsup has served the Midland, Texas community and the broader West Texas region since opening its doors in 1959. Over the decades, the firm has built a reputation for delivering the depth and sophistication of a national practice while remaining closely connected to the industries, economy, and legal landscape that define West Texas. This balance of broad capability and local insight allows the firm to provide practical, business-minded guidance tailored to the needs of its clients.

The firm represents a diverse client base that ranges from individuals and small local businesses to banks, real estate developers, physicians, closely held companies, and publicly traded corporations listed on the American and New York Stock Exchanges. Its experience spans both personal and corporate legal matters, positioning the firm as a trusted advisor for clients navigating everything from everyday legal needs to complex commercial challenges.

As a full-service general civil law firm, Lynch, Chappell & Alsup offers counsel across a wide array of practice areas, including business transactions, commercial litigation, banking, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, probate, and real estate. The firm is particularly well known for its work in oil and gas litigation, transactions, and title examination, as well as emerging areas such as renewable energy. Across all matters, the firm emphasizes skilled, practical, and cost-effective representation designed to achieve meaningful results for its clients.