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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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Seth Wiener

1256 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

614 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

573 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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Thomas B.

Thomas Bark

524 reviews
Thomas Bark is a Partner at Jones Bay working with startups, but he can also handle legal matters for large companies. Previously, he has worked for two top international law firms for some 25 years - some of his experience includes working abroad.. His practice extends to corporate law and commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis in VC finance, M&A, lending, employment, joint ventures and technology issues. He attended The University of Virginia School of Law.
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Scott S.

Scott Stram

427 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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Alisha B.

Alisha Bond

358 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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Neil Gandhi

330 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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David Y.

David Yamaguchi

277 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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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

196 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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Maria Isabel Guerrero

180 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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Colin Minich
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Colin Minich

"Colin has been the best attorney that I have worked with in many years. He was knowledgeable and resourceful. He was readily available easy to communicate with and was very considerate in his billing practices."

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Gene Rhough
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Gene Rhough

"Gene's proposal was the most thorough and custom to my exact needs rather than a general response that I got plenty of. After our initial call, it was clear Gene was the right attorney for my company's needs. The deliverables were on time, well thought out and applicable to my current and future needs. HIGHLY recommend."

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Brandon Northington
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Mark Mcguinness
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Jeffrey Ball
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Jeffrey Ball

"Jeffrey is fantastic! Clear communication, quick turnaround and reasonably priced. It brought me a piece of mind through the job transition uncertainty. I highly recommend him for a consultation on layoff/severance letter."

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Rebecca Stacker
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Rebecca Stacker

"Good advice on employment agreement conflict."

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Karen Braveheart
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Seth Wiener
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"Seth was quick to respond, thoughtful, and clear"

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Danny Minutillo
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Danny Minutillo

"Danny is prompt, knowledgeable and nice to work with."

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Akiko Endo
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Akiko Endo

"She is very helpful and provides a thorough and detailed response."

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Tomball, TX,

Sean Lowe
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Sean Lowe

"Sean was very knowledgeable and helped me to think through what actions to take to manage my risk. He executed the agreed upon work very quickly and stayed within the scope we agreed to. Would definitely work with him again!"

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Alton Hare
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"It was a pleasure working with Alton, he has clarity of thought and understood my assignment. The work was completed without too much back and forth."

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Suleiman Wadi
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