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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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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 2659 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter
"Very quick to respond, very clear answers and honest pricing"
Lamija P
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New York,
NY,
16 days 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,
23 days ago
Severance Agreement Services
"Alisha was great! would definitely reach out to her again, if ever the legal need."
Michael C
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Addison,
TX,
26 days 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,
28 days 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,
about 1 month 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,
about 1 month ago
Draft Employment Agreement
"Working with Rebecca has been a real pleasure and she fulfilled all my requests and beyond!"
Guillaume S
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Miami,
FL,
about 1 month ago
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,
about 2 months ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"thanks for the excellent help!"
Ar R
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Rockville,
MD,
about 2 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,
about 2 months ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Maria was helpful in assessing the risk of enforcement for a non-compete. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with employment matters."
Fei L
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New York,
NY,
about 2 months ago
Employment Disputes Consultation
"He provided quick turnaround with clean information of what I needed to submit for a Title VII case including the supporting documents. Thank you very much, Matthew."
Nicole R
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Owens Cross Roads,
AL,
2 months ago
Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
"Sara guided me through negotiations, and protected my interest along the way."
Konstantin S
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Gainesville,
FL,
2 months ago
Employment Agreement Services
"2nd time I've worked with Scott. He's straight to the point, and very helpful."
Tristan D
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Makawao,
HI,
3 months ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Jake has consistently provided thorough yet fast review and targeted recommendations - with no proposed changes for changes sake. Highly recommend."
Carl L
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San Rafael,
CA,
3 months ago
Review Severance Agreement
"Jonathan was incredibly responsive and answered all of my questions and concerns in a calm and clear manner. He was easy to work with and truly knowledgeable about the topic at hand. I would definitely recommend and would call on him again for any future negotiations."
Lauren G
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New York,
NY,
3 months ago
Terminate Contractor Agreement
"Jack was great. Very responsive and knowledgeable about my situation. I was in a contract for services that had not yet started, and that I no longer needed. I wanted to cancel the contract but the company I had contracted with refused to refund my down payment. Jack helped me get a full refund."
Barbara E
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Fredericksburg,
VA,
4 months ago
Draft Contractor Agreement
"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."
Kincade B
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Covina,
CA,
4 months ago
California Contract Dispute
"Ian was very helpful and attentive to my needs. Highly recommend."
Shahaf A
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Los Altos,
CA,
4 months ago
Review Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
"Timothy provides A+ timely service. Thoughtful and objective feedback, would recommend Timothy to any of my colleagues."
A Rsen G
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Miami,
FL,
4 months ago