About Theodore D. Meyer
CO-CHAIR, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE GROUP
Ted Meyer has more than 25 years of experience representing employers in labor and employment matters, with a notable background in the homebuilding, technology, financial, energy, oil and gas, and mortgage and title industries.
He has handled cases from California to Florida, including litigation against the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and defense of large class and collective actions. He also represents large and small employers in litigation and administrative proceedings, and provides pragmatic legal counseling to avoid costly trials.
Additionally, Ted frequently provides representation on disputes with departing executives and managers. He also counsels national employers on reductions in force, compensation plans, leadership training, and overall advice on employee relations strategies.
Prior to joining Blank Rome, Ted was a shareholder at a leading labor and employment law firm in Houston. He has extensive experience serving as a managing partner at firms, including one that he co-founded.
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News & Views
Honor / Honors & Awards
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers GuideOctober 6, 2026
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®August 20, 2026
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and PracticesJune 4, 2026
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Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®August 21, 2025
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Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and PracticesJune 5, 2025
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Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®August 19, 2024
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Chambers USA 2024 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and PracticesJune 6, 2024
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Recognitions
- 2006–2027, listed in Best Lawyers in America© (Woodward/White, Inc.)
- 2027, “Leading Corporate Employment Lawyer,” listed by Lawdragon
- 2004–2026, Labor & Employment Law, listed in Chambers USA
- 2003–2019, listed in Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
- AV-Preeminent®, listed by Martindale-Hubbell®
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Professional Activities
Ted is Board Certified in Labor Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and he has maintained this certification since 1997.
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Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court - Colorado
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court - Western District of Texas
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, JD
- University of Houston, BBA
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