Not every issue requires litigation. Not every question requires a retainer. But many situations benefit from informed legal advice. A flat-fee consultation is often the most efficient, cost-effective way to protect yourself, your business, and your future.
Who can benefit from a flat fee consultation?
Our flat fee services are especially helpful for:
However, it's important to understand that all of our flat fee services are limited in scope, focused on review and advice. They are meant to be a cost-effective way to arm you with enough information to have peace of mind and to make your decision to sign, decline, or engage in negotiation. They do not include direct negotiations or ongoing representation beyond the consultation.
- Individuals who need their severance agreement reviewed
- Employees seeking to understand their employment contract
- Individuals looking to understand their rights or seeking guidance about an employment issue
However, it's important to understand that all of our flat fee services are limited in scope, focused on review and advice. They are meant to be a cost-effective way to arm you with enough information to have peace of mind and to make your decision to sign, decline, or engage in negotiation. They do not include direct negotiations or ongoing representation beyond the consultation.
SEVERANCE AGREEMENT REVIEW - Flat Fee, by a Minneapolis Employment Lawyer
Before you sign, know what you're signing away.
If you've just been offered a severance agreement, you're probably facing a deadline, pages of legalese, and a decision that affects your finances and future. A flat-fee severance review gives you clear, practical guidance from an experienced employment attorney - quickly, and without the hassle or uncertainty of hourly fees or retainers.
We offer two options for severance reviews: a full review (one hour) and a micro review (30 minutes).
Severance Review - $650
60 minutes with an attorney
Before you sign a severance agreement, it’s critical to understand what rights you may be giving up and how the terms could affect you in the real world. You may also want to know if there are any red flags or potential points of negotiation.
Flat-fee severance reviews are designed to give you clear, practical guidance quickly – often within 24-48 hours.
In advance of the consultation, an experienced employment law attorney will review the agreement and any severance-related questions you submit through the intake process. You and the lawyer will then have a phone consultation with the lawyer for up to 60 minutes.
We explain the terms of your agreement in plain English, sort out standard provisions and “red flag” provisions that are unusually risky, and identify negotiation options. By the end of the session, you can expect:
- A clear understanding of your severance package
- Answers to your specific questions
- Insights into risks, tradeoffs, and hidden issues
- Practical guidance on whether to sign, negotiate, or request changes
- A plan for next steps based on your situation
This option makes sense for most individuals looking to better understand their severance agreement and talk through red flags and negotiation possibilities.
Micro Severance Review - $400
30 minutes with an attorney
Our micro severance consultation is an even more affordable option that includes advance attorney review of the agreement as well as a phone consultation of up to 30 minutes. You can expect:
Not included: a detailed line-by-line contract review, red-lining of documents, or direct negotiations with the employer.
This may be a good option if:
30 minutes with an attorney
Our micro severance consultation is an even more affordable option that includes advance attorney review of the agreement as well as a phone consultation of up to 30 minutes. You can expect:
- A clear understanding of the core terms of your severance agreement
- A professional assessment of whether there are any obvious red flags
- Practical advice on whether signing as-is is reasonable
Not included: a detailed line-by-line contract review, red-lining of documents, or direct negotiations with the employer.
This may be a good option if:
- Your severance agreement is less than 10 pages
- Your separation from the employer was amicable
- You don’t have any major concerns about the agreement
- You simply want attorney eyes on the agreement before you sign
Employment Contract Review - $700
60 minutes with an attorney
Employment contracts can be lengthy and confusing, with a lot of legal jargon. Or they can be straightforward with terms that significantly affect your future opportunities. Either way, it’s important to understand what you may be signing.
Our flat-fee employment contract review and consultation includes advance attorney review of your contract and questions submitted through intake, and a one-hour phone consultation to address the agreement’s terms, risks, and other related issues.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in contract disputes, negotiations, and resolutions, we can provide clarity and guidance for your:
60 minutes with an attorney
Employment contracts can be lengthy and confusing, with a lot of legal jargon. Or they can be straightforward with terms that significantly affect your future opportunities. Either way, it’s important to understand what you may be signing.
Our flat-fee employment contract review and consultation includes advance attorney review of your contract and questions submitted through intake, and a one-hour phone consultation to address the agreement’s terms, risks, and other related issues.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in contract disputes, negotiations, and resolutions, we can provide clarity and guidance for your:
- Offer letter
- Compensation or benefits agreement
- Confidentiality agreement
- Non-compete agreement
- Non-solicitation agreement
- Other restrictive covenants
Employment Law Consultation - $550
60 minutes with an attorney
Workplace issues can be stressful and complex. Schedule a flat-fee employment law consultation to understand your rights on the job and to get clear, practical guidance on your workplace situation from an employment lawyer with extensive experience handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and accommodation issues.
In this flat-fee session, we will discuss your specific employment issue and provide legal context, risk analysis, and practical options based on your goals. Whether you are dealing with a termination, disciplinary action, or potential claim, you will leave with a better understanding of your rights and next steps. Common topics include:
The session is designed to give you focused legal insight quickly, so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed. It does not include review of documents or representation beyond the consultation. However, you have the option at checkout to add a document review service if you wish.
60 minutes with an attorney
Workplace issues can be stressful and complex. Schedule a flat-fee employment law consultation to understand your rights on the job and to get clear, practical guidance on your workplace situation from an employment lawyer with extensive experience handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and accommodation issues.
In this flat-fee session, we will discuss your specific employment issue and provide legal context, risk analysis, and practical options based on your goals. Whether you are dealing with a termination, disciplinary action, or potential claim, you will leave with a better understanding of your rights and next steps. Common topics include:
- Requests for accommodation
- Termination or potential termination
- Performance issues, including discipline or performance improvement plans
- Workplace disputes or complaints
- Potential discrimination, retaliation, or harassment
The session is designed to give you focused legal insight quickly, so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed. It does not include review of documents or representation beyond the consultation. However, you have the option at checkout to add a document review service if you wish.
Our Commitment to Access
We believe that legal guidance shouldn't be out of reach because of cost. For this reason, we have built flexibility into our flat-fee pricing:
Standard Pricing (above) is what most clients pay, and it's what allows us to keep offering flat-fee services in the first place.
Community Pricing is available for anyone who genuinely cannot afford to pay the standard fee now or put it on their credit card. If that's your situation, simply email us to request the Community rate before scheduling. No documentation necessary, no judgment - just ask.
Sponsor Pricing lets clients who are able to pay a bit more to help make Community pricing possible for others. If you'd like to sponsor access for someone in the community, simply enter your desired "additional amount" at checkout.
This community model only works because of clients across all tiers - we thank you for being a part of it.
We believe that legal guidance shouldn't be out of reach because of cost. For this reason, we have built flexibility into our flat-fee pricing:
Standard Pricing (above) is what most clients pay, and it's what allows us to keep offering flat-fee services in the first place.
Community Pricing is available for anyone who genuinely cannot afford to pay the standard fee now or put it on their credit card. If that's your situation, simply email us to request the Community rate before scheduling. No documentation necessary, no judgment - just ask.
Sponsor Pricing lets clients who are able to pay a bit more to help make Community pricing possible for others. If you'd like to sponsor access for someone in the community, simply enter your desired "additional amount" at checkout.
This community model only works because of clients across all tiers - we thank you for being a part of it.
Not sure what makes sense for you? Need an accommodation?
If you aren’t sure if a flat-fee service is appropriate for your situation or don’t know which flat-fee offering you need, please email us and we'll help you figure it out.
Or, if you need accommodation in scheduling or participating in a flat-fee consultation, please reach out and let us know.
Or, if you need accommodation in scheduling or participating in a flat-fee consultation, please reach out and let us know.
