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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.

Seth W.

Seth Wiener

1236 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

591 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

555 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

415 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

287 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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Richard G.

Richard Gora

200 reviews
Looking for an attorney with experience? Richard Gora is the exact attorney you want. Having defended over 100 cases both in state and federal courts and working with clients from around the globe, Richard has an array of different experiences. His services are wide-ranging and include business litigation, securities litigations, employment litigation, and business counsel. Prior to founding Gora LLC, he worked for Finn, Dixon & Herling LLP for eight years.
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Brig R.

Brig Ricks

174 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 G.

Maria Isabel Guerrero

173 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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Lauri Donahue
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Lauri Donahue

"Lauri was knowledgeable, identified areas to consider or discuss with the potential employer and was able to confirm what was common / uncommon. She completed the project well in advance of the timeframe we discussed, which was greatly appreciated!"

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Easton, CT,

Sagar Parikh
5.0
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Sagar Parikh

"Great expert, will def. use again!"

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San Francisco, CA,

Alisha Bond
5.0
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Alisha Bond

"Alisha was incredibly knowledgeable, very helpful, professional and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Alisha and plan to partner with her again on future needs."

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Los Angeles, CA,

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
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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
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Stacy Dees

"Stacy Dees was helpful and knowledgeable in the subject"

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Gardena, CA,

Dmitriy Ishimbayev
4.8
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Dmitriy Ishimbayev

"I had a great experience working with Dmitriy. His responses were very prompt, and his service was both transparent and straightforward. My requested ICA review was completed quickly, with thorough and actionable recommendations."

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Warrington, PA,

Seth Wiener
5.0
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Seth Wiener

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

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Los Angeles, CA,

Jack Liechtung
5.0
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Jack Liechtung

"Knows what he's doing and understands startup work, would work with him again."

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Gansevoort, NY,

Rebecca Stacker
5.0
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Rebecca Stacker

"I reached out to Rebecca on a Friday for a quick-turn contract review with a multi-billion-dollar company, and she absolutely delivered. She was agile, knowledgeable, and a clear communicator throughout. By Sunday night—based solely on our phone call—she had reviewed the contract, incorporated thoughtful edits, and returned a final version that was accepted in full. Every single one of her suggested changes made it through. She charged a fair price and completed the work in incredibly low hours, which speaks to both her efficiency and deep expertise. Her responsiveness and precision gave me total confidence in a high-stakes moment."

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Littleton, CO,

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,

Paul Spitz
5.0
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Employee Termination

Paul Spitz

"After interviewing several lawyers, we selected Paul for his knowledge and straightforward approach. His communication is prompt and thorough, and he genuinely seems to consider our interests. The fees are fair for the quality of service provided. Overall, a professional and efficient legal partner."

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Oakland, CA,

Michael Wieser
5.0
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Michael Wieser

"Working with Michael on updating our legal agreements for Sumer Innovations was a great experience. He was professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Thanks to his support, we now have a much stronger legal foundation in place and feel more confident as we expand the company nationally. His clear communication and attention to detail made everything go smoothly. We really appreciate the time and effort he put in, and we look forward to working with him again in the future."

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Henderson, NV,

John Allen Waldrop
5.0
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Consult on Contractor Agreement

John Allen Waldrop

"John Allen Waldrop was very efficient, responsive, and reliable. He understood exactly what I needed and submitted the deliverables quickly. I was very impressed with the excellent turnaround time of our project, and with how well he understood my needs! I’d definitely be interested in hiring him again next time I need the legal services he provides."

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Vienna, VA,

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar
5.0
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California AB5 Compliance

Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

"Bobby was great to work with and was able to give me sound legal advice within my budget."

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Los Angeles, CA,

Ali Shalchi
5.0
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Ali Shalchi

"Ali was fantastic. He gave me honest, thoughtful advice that will save me time and money. Can't recommend highly enough and will definitely use his services again."

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Round Rock, TX,

James Kraehenbuehl
5.0
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James Kraehenbuehl

"I recently had the pleasure of working with James Kraehenbuehl to review and revise my LLC operating agreement and employee agreements. I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism, helpfulness, and promptness throughout the entire process. James ensured that all documents complied with both state and federal laws and regulations, giving me peace of mind and confidence in the legality of my business operations. His attention to detail and dedication to providing excellent service made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. I will definitely be using his services again in the future and highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal expertise. Thank you, James, for your exceptional work!"

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Roseburg, OR,

Peter Kordas
5.0
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Peter Kordas

"If ever I have any more contract needs, I'm emailing Peter. He helped me find a solid solution within my budget and delivered above and beyond."

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Provo, UT,


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