How severance negotiation works
From the moment you send us your agreement to the day the money hits your account, here's what to expect.
Strategy session
Fill out our short intake form (that part is free) and tell us what happened in your own words. Then you'll meet one-on-one with an attorney for a one-hour session to review your agreement and get advice tailored to your situation. The session is $600.
Leverage assessment
If we take your case, we dig into the facts: why you were let go, who made the call, what you reported or requested before it happened, and what you're owed. That's what tells us what your release is worth.
Demand and negotiation
We send your employer a written demand laying out the claims you'd be giving up and the terms you want. Then we handle the back-and-forth. You don't have to talk to HR again.
You stay in control
We won't accept, reject, or counter anything without your approval. Every offer comes to you with our honest read on it: whether to take it, push harder, or walk away and consider other options.
If the company won't budge and you have strong claims, we'll talk with you about what a lawsuit would look like. You never have to sign a severance agreement you don't want to.
What to send us
- The severance or separation agreement, and any deadline they gave you
- Your offer letter or employment contract, if you have one
- Any written warnings, reviews, or termination notices
- Emails or messages about complaints, leave, or accommodations
- Your last few pay stubs and any commission or bonus plan
Don't have everything? Send what you have. Don't take company documents you weren't authorized to access.
What it costs
We keep the fees simple and your risk low.
- Intake form: free. Tell us what happened and we'll follow up.
- Strategy session: $600 for a one-hour session with an attorney who reviews your agreement and gives you advice tailored to your situation.
- Negotiation: if you hire us to negotiate for you, our fee is a percentage of the new money we recover, meaning the amount above what your employer first offered.
We'll explain all fees and costs in a written agreement before any work begins.
Before you talk to us
Don't sign anything
Not the agreement, not an "acknowledgment," not a resignation letter. Signing first and asking questions later takes away most of your options.
Write down what happened
Dates, names, and what was said. Memories fade fast, and details are leverage.
Watch your deadline
Mark the date on your calendar. If it's close, tell us right away in the intake form.
Be careful what you say
Keep conversations with your employer short and polite. You don't need to explain your plans or tell them you're talking to a lawyer.
Talk to us before you sign.
The intake form takes a few minutes.