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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.

Need An Employment Lawyer In Your Area?

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.

Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1238 reviews
As an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, Seth Wiener has resolved numerous federal and state litigations. His cases have included everything from family law to bankruptcy to fraud and more. Before Seth formed his own firm, the Law Office of Seth W. Wiener, he worked for several prominent law offices where he gained a great deal of experience.
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Steven S.

Steven Stark

595 reviews
For over 30 years, Steven Stark has offered counsel to non-profit organizations and private companies. He has a passion for helping small businesses in particular since he himself started several businesses of his own in New York and Florida. He understands the importance of small businesses having a reliable attorney to advise them about legal matters from their inception.
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Lauri D.

Lauri Donahue

562 reviews
Lauri Donahue has been practicing law for more than 25 years. She advises high-tech, media, and entertainment companies in the U.S., Israel, and the EU on matters including technology licensing, entertainment law, video game law, anti-piracy, antitrust, IP litigation, and patent monetization. Ms. Donahue also trains and manages multi-shore teams and teaches law in the U.S. and overseas.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

417 reviews
As a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, Scott Stram is an accomplished lawyer with experience in a range of legal and business areas. This includes corporate law, data security, compliance, real estate, and intellectual property. Before founding Stram Law, Scott was a compliance officer for a company that performed property audits, a director of a security consulting practice, and an operations officer for Viacom and CBS.
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Neil G.

Neil Gandhi

329 reviews
Neil Ghandhi has 12 years of experience as a corporate attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey. Neil received his legal degree from the Fordham University School of Law. Neil is experienced in securities and finances, and often assists startup companies overcome legal obstacles. He has been the chief legal officer at ComicsVerse.com since December 2015, as well as the managing attorney at his own legal office since January 2014.
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Alisha B.

Alisha Bond

305 reviews
-Received a BS in Communications in 2005, JD from Mississippi College School of Law in 2009, and MBA from University of Maryland in 2016. -Results driven and experienced a... read more
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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

252 reviews
Startups and small businesses sometimes need someone who can deal with complex transactions on an international playing field. David Yamaguchi specializes in content hosting issues and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in the United States, Asia, India, and Europe. Whether you are a business giant or a startup, Mr. Yamaguchi can provide legal advice that fits your needs.
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Maria Isabel G.

Maria Isabel Guerrero

177 reviews
Maria Isabel Guerreo works with both businesses and entrepreneurs to help with a variety of business issues including business formation, contract review and negotiation, employment or contractor issues, and general litigation. She provides an in-house experience to startups and small businesses that would otherwise be cost prohibitive for them. Whether your business works in real estate or is a non-profit, Ms. Guerreo can help.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

177 reviews
I am a senior executive and strategic legal adviser with 19 years of experience providing legal services in international environments. I am a general counsel who can advis... read more
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Michael W.

Michael Wieser

166 reviews
I am dedicated to working with startup entrepreneurs and early stage growth companies to provide legal stability and scalability for growing enterprises. What sets me apart... read more
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Vincent Van Houden
5.0
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Vincent Van Houden

"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."

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Covina, CA,

Lauri Donahue
5.0
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Lauri Donahue

"Lauri was knowledgeable, easy to work with, and timely in her responses."

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Granby, CO,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
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Jack Liechtung

"Jack was responsive and very helpful. He provided a quick turnaround on a contract that had some unique specifications."

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Lansing, NY,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
4.3
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Employee Termination Consultation

Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"Excellent lawyer, he was very knowledgeable of the law and employee contract and a pleasure to work with him. I definitely reccomend him to other small businesses looking to do employee contracts"

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Elmhurst, NY,

Jeffrey Ball
5.0
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Jeffrey Ball

"Jeff was a fantastic partner throughout our onboarding documentation process. He assisted us in developing our employee handbook as well as several other key onboarding materials. Jeff was consistently knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive to our specific needs. He took the time to truly understand our organization and delivered results that were thoughtful, tailored, and effective. I highly recommend working with Jeff!"

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Royal Oak, MI,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha was very understanding of our needs, and was very attentive during our first call. This allowed the whole process to be so smooth and a great success!"

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Denison, TX,

Ian Good
5.0
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California Contract Dispute

Ian Good

"Ian was very helpful and attentive to my needs. Highly recommend."

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Los Altos, CA,

Maria Isabel Guerrero
5.0
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Maria Isabel Guerrero

"Maria was thorough and fast — exactly what I needed. Thank you!!"

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Brooklyn, NY,

Timothy Marks, Esq.
5.0
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Timothy Marks, Esq.

"Timothy provides A+ timely service. Thoughtful and objective feedback, would recommend Timothy to any of my colleagues."

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Miami, FL,

Rebecca Stacker
4.8
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Rebecca Stacker

"Rebecca delivered outstanding service with professionalism and precision. The quality of her work exceeded my expectations, and I'm already planning our next collaboration"

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Great Falls, VA,

Sagar Parikh
5.0
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Startup Labor and Equity Dispute

Sagar Parikh

"Sagar was incredibly thorough, responsive, and professional throughout our engagement. He took the time to understand the nuances of my situation, crafted a strong and well-articulated demand letter, and provided thoughtful guidance even beyond the original scope."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Daniel E. Goodrich
5.0
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Equity Ownership and Non-Compete Advice

Daniel E. Goodrich

"Really quick response time, very fair pricing - my issue ended up being less intensive than we thought and they refunded part of my retainer, which I really appreciated. Very upfront, honest, and professional. Would absolutely recommend to family and friends and would definitely use again if needed!"

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El Granada, CA,

Umar Farooq
5.0
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Terminate Employment Agreement

Umar Farooq

"Great."

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Cordova, TN,

Scott Stram
4.8
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Scott Stram

"Scott is efficient and responsive. I needed a contract review with tight deadlines. Scott delivered within the constraint of a tight budget."

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New York, NY,

Matthew Roazen
5.0
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Fintex settlement agreement review

Matthew Roazen

"I'm a returned customer, Matthew did again a great job assisting in agreement negotiations."

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Sheridan, WY,

Stacy Dees
5.0
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Stacy Dees

"Stacy Dees was helpful and knowledgeable in the subject"

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Gardena, CA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
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CEO Employment Review

Seth Wiener

"Very knowledgeable and very professional. Would work with Seth again."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Dean Elazab
5.0
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Dean Elazab

"Dean was a treat to work with. He had so much enthusiasm to watch out for my interests. 10/10 would work with again."

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Provo, UT,

Sean Lowe
5.0
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Sean Lowe

"Sean was a great communicator. Timely and efficient. He took my questions and answered each one in detail. Thank you. I would use your services again, but I hope I dont have to :)"

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Federal Way, WA,

Jake Siciliano
5.0
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Jake Siciliano

"Knows what he’s doing and is very responsive!"

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Colorado Springs, CO,


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