Flat Fee Severance Agreement Review & Negotiation Consult
Were you recently terminated or laid off and offered a severance package? Get your agreement reviewed by an experienced employment attorney before signing anything.
Were you recently terminated or laid off and offered a severance package? Get your agreement reviewed by an experienced employment attorney before signing anything.
At Workers’ Advocate Law Group, we offer a flat-fee severance agreement review and initial consultation, totaling one hour, to evaluate your agreement and discuss key issues and next steps.
We use a flat fee so that you keep 100% of any increased settlement we obtain for you. If we took a percentage fee, it would eat into money that rightfully belongs to you. This aligns our incentives so that we are focused on maximizing your compensation.
You should be aware of the risks of negotiating your severance without a lawyer. First, you may not understand the true value of any potential legal action you may have against your employer, even if you have a good grasp on how strong your claims are or how easily you would be able to prove them in a lawsuit.
If you undervalue your legal claims, you risk leaving money on the table and not getting a large enough payment. If you overvalue them, then you may end up with the company refusing to seriously negotiate.
Our attorneys can provide you the documents to negotiate the severance and determine the best course of action to help you maximize your severance package.
Once you process payment and upload your severance agreement along with the date it was provided, our office will contact you to schedule your remote session via Zoom or Microsoft Teams at your earliest convenience. All attorney consultations are conducted remotely for your safety and convenience.
Please provide a copy of the full severance agreement, any supporting documentation like your employment offer letter, most recent paystubs, and the date the agreement was given to you. Providing background on the circumstances of your departure is also helpful for context.
Some key things we look out for are broad releases of claims, one-sided non-disparagement clauses, equity/bonus forfeitures, restrictive covenants, and waiving certain rights you cannot legally sign away. We also ensure proper treatment of severance pay so it does not impact unemployment eligibility.
We offer expedited 24 hour turnarounds for an additional fee. Our standard turnaround is within 72 hours. We know time is of the essence in these matters and strive to deliver our analysis as quickly as possible.
Attorney Samy Harmoush with extensive severance review experience will personally handle your case. We do not hand off work to junior lawyers or paralegals. You will interact directly with the lead attorney throughout the engagement.
Most initial severance offers are just a starting point for negotiations. Employers expect some negotiation and our attorneys know how to advocate strongly for your best interests while keeping the process smooth and professional. Let us improve upon the initial offer so you get the maximum compensation.
Leveraging the strength of any legal claims you may have is an effective way to negotiate a higher settlement. Our attorneys will evaluate your situation to determine if you have grounds for wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hour violations, or other claims against your employer. Even if you aren’t sure you want to pursue legal action, the threat can greatly improve your settlement.
Some key things we look out for are broad releases of claims, one-sided non-disparagement clauses, equity/bonus forfeitures, restrictive covenants, and waiving certain rights you cannot legally sign away. We also ensure proper treatment of severance pay so it does not impact unemployment eligibility.
We strive to make the process as quick and smooth as possible. While your session will last one hour or so, negotiations wrap up within 2-3 weeks. The length depends on factors like complexity of issues and responsiveness of the employer. We keep you updated on progress through the whole process.
In most cases, yes. Agreements often have revocation periods during which you can revoke acceptance. Even after it is executed, terms can sometimes still be re-negotiated though more difficult. Our attorneys know the most effective ways to reopen negotiations if needed. Let us review your signed agreement.
We will need a copy of your full severance agreement, any supporting documentation about your employment tenure like offer letter, latest paystubs, and basic information about the circumstances of your termination/departure. The more background we have, the better we can assess potential claims.
A senior attorney with extensive severance negotiation experience will personally advise you on how to handle your interactions with your former employer. We do not hand off work to junior lawyers or paralegals. You will interact directly with the lead attorney throughout the engagement.
If your employer withdraws the severance offer before you have a chance to accept it, do not panic. This may be a negotiation tactic to get you to accept a lowball offer. Our attorneys can advise you on the best response in this situation, whether that involves trying to get the offer reinstated, filing a demand letter citing your legal claims, or proceeding directly to litigation as necessary. We will fight to still get you the best possible settlement.
If you engage our services for a severance review and negotiation, but remain unsatisfied with the final deal we are able to obtain for you, Mr. Harmoush will consider taking you on as a contingency-based client to formally sue your employer for any violations of employment law. Under a contingency fee arrangement, we would even refund the flat fee you paid for the severance review and advance all litigation costs. Our goal is your complete satisfaction with the outcome.
For the limited scope flat-fee severance review itself, the fee is non-refundable once services have been rendered. We aim to provide excellent value and insight within the 1 hour consultation.
With his extensive experience, Samy can provide a thorough review of your agreement within 24-48 hours. He knows time is critical.
Samy Harmoush, the founding partner of the firm, will personally handle your case. Samy has just under a decade of experience specifically representing employees in negotiations and lawsuits against major corporations.
Samy graduated from Columbia University and Syracuse Law where he excelled in trial advocacy. He began his career in law firms before starting his own successful practice focused on employment law.
Samy has negotiated some of the largest severance packages in California history thanks to his aggressive negotiation tactics. He knows how to maximize leverage to get fair deals.
Absolutely. Samy has a reputation as a fierce trial lawyer, willing to take cases to court when necessary to fight for employee rights. This gets companies to take severance talks seriously.
Samy remains active in the community, advising non-profits and providing pro bono legal services. He is also a leader in several prominent legal associations.
With years of experience specifically in employment law and severance cases, Samy has the expertise to fully protect your interests. He is passionate about advocating for employees.
Let Samy review your severance agreement and ensure you get the best deal. With his track record of results, you can feel confident with him in your corner.