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What Can An Employment Lawyer Help You With?
Employment attorneys assist clients with drafting important legal documents, including employment agreements, terminations, and handbooks. They can also help during the process of hiring and issuing stocks.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire An Employment Lawyer In The U.S.?
On average, employment lawyers run from $100 to $400 an hour, varying depending on your location and the attorney’s level of experience.
How To Find The Best Employment Lawyer
Many start by Google searching terms like ‘employment attorney near me’ or ‘labor lawyers near me’. Finding the best lawyer can include making use of referrals or checking local bar associations. You could also use platforms such as UpCounsel to connect with specialized attorneys.
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While entering ‘employment lawyers near me’ or ‘labor attorney near me’ into search engines is a good start, to access quality lawyers who will provide you with the best service, consider utilizing UpCounsel. UpCounsel helps you find a lawyer to help you on an immediate and ongoing basis. Click here to easily find & compare employment lawyers in your area for free.
FAQs About Employment Lawyers
Can a lawyer help with any employment problems?
Employment and wrongful termination lawyers are well-versed in employment law and can represent you and defend your rights in the workplace.
Should I have a lawyer look at my job offer?
It’s always a great idea to have a labor lawyer look at your job offer and employment contract before signing. Legal jargon can be difficult to navigate, and a lawyer can explain to you what you’re agreeing to. They can also help in cases of negotiation.
How do I start a complaint against my employer?
When filing a formal complaint with the Wages and Hours Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), you’ll need basic information like your employment’s name, address, and contact. The complaint process can be difficult, and a labor law attorney can help you in this regard.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 2681 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys
Employment Agreement Termination
"Danny was able to offer prompt and excellent assistance and advice when it comes to employment law."
Wesley U
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Sunnyvale,
CA,
7 days ago
Non-Compete Clause Assessment
"Brandon was fast and delivered the info we needed to take the next steps."
Jan S
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11 days ago
Review Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
"Great work by Rebecca and her team."
Joel P
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11 days ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Lauri provided a clear and timely review of our agreement and identified several important legal considerations. She was professional, responsive, and helpful throughout the process."
Mimi Y
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Los Angeles,
CA,
12 days ago
Consult on Employment Agreement
"Gene was communicative, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I appreciated his timely response and quick engagement to help me with legal guidance and provide his expertise."
Wen Z
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Irvine,
CA,
12 days ago
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter
"I have worked with Marina for the past two years and she has always provided excellent counsel, feedback, work and project completion. I would highly recommend her for any CA employment needs."
Lori R
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Temecula,
CA,
15 days ago
Consult on Employment Agreement
"Scott was straightforward, incredibly responsive and gave timely help when I was up against a deadline. I will use him again and recommend him."
David K
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Brooklyn,
NY,
22 days ago
Employee NDA Agreement
"Claire was very clear communicating when she would have drafts finalized and was knowledgeable about how to restructure edits; she offered us good advice when we lacked knowledge. She also delivered on time and was highly efficient producing for us an agreement that was unique to our needs. Overall joy to work with and we appreciate her work."
Elizabeth D
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Waco,
TX,
24 days ago
Benefits & Compensation
"Gaston delivered excellent work on time"
Bram B
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Indianapolis,
IN,
about 1 month ago
Review Severance Agreement
"I hired Alisha Bond to review my employment separation agreement, and I'm very pleased with the results. She was responsive, explained the legal terms clearly, and helped me feel confident throughout the negotiation process. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to increase my severance package. Alisha was efficient with both time and budget. I highly recommend her services for employment-related legal matters"
Ricardo V
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Austin,
TX,
about 2 months ago
Severance Negotiation Advice
"Jonathan was very experienced and able to help me in a time sensitive situation."
Per A
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New York,
NY,
about 2 months ago
Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
"James is super helpful, knowledgeable, and timely in his communications. He's helped us with a few projects now and we will certainly continue to use his counsel when future projects arise. Highly recommend James to others."
Samantha S
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Charlotte,
NC,
2 months ago
Review Severance Agreement
"Seth was very clear on all the topics and gave me confidence to resolve my severance agreement."
Jose L
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San Marcos,
CA,
2 months ago
Review Severance Agreement
"Rebecca is a very skilled and knowledgeable in CA state employment law. As counsel, she is professional, plain-spoken and will help you understand the different stages/status points as you move through the process. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
S T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
3 months ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"Paul was very professional and helpful and created a contract agreement for us very fast. We'll come back!"
Omri K
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Dover,
DE,
4 months ago
Employee Termination Consultation
"Jeff is an amazing attorney. He is detail-oriented & communicate in a manner that gave us supreme confidence. We WILL be using him again."
Nicholas E
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Newark,
DE,
4 months ago
Employment Agreement Services
"Chelsea provided an outstanding and highly efficient review of our IP agreement. She turned around the work extremely quickly despite the tight deadline, communicated clearly throughout the process, and asked precisely the right questions to focus on the key issues that mattered most to us. I couldn’t have asked for better support on this time-sensitive contract – highly recommended!"
William H
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Hendersonville,
TN,
4 months ago
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Consult on Benefits & Compensation
"Heather was prompt, knowledgeable and understood exactly what I needed. Her professionalism and expertise is greatly appreciated and I highly recommend her and would work with her again."
Kerry D
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Rahway,
NJ,
4 months ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"thanks for the excellent help!"
Ar R
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Rockville,
MD,
4 months ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Fantastic help from Dmitriy, looking forward to working with him again in the future!"
Gina B
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Charlottesville,
VA,
5 months ago