Do I have to sign my severance agreement right away?

Not usually. Most severance agreements are required by law to give you a review period - often 21 days for workers over 40, sometimes longer for group layoffs. Minnesota and federal law typically require a revocation period after signing your agreement as well. But since deadlines and terms vary by agreement, it's worth confirming your timeline rather than assuming. 

Can I negotiate my severance package?

More often than not, you can. Severance terms can be more flexible than they appear. Even if employers aren't willing to budge on the dollar amount, they may be willing to negotiate terms around timing, benefits continuation, references, and other terms. 

What does a severance review lawyer actually look for?

We look at what you're giving up in the severance agreement - including your release of claims and other restrictions included by the employer. We keep an eye out for provisions that are unusually broad or risky, and how enforceable or impactful provisions are likely to be in practice. And we look for areas where there could be room to negotiate before you sign. 

Is a 24-48-hour turnaround realistic?

Yes. Flat-fee reviews are structured specifically with tight timelines in mind. Once you complete intake and submit your agreement and questions, most reviews can be scheduled and completed within that window. 

What's the difference between your full and micro severance review?

The micro review covers the core terms and obvious red flags in a shorter, lower-cost format - best for shorter, more straightforward agreement with little to no employment drama preceding it. The full severance review includes a deeper analysis, and more time for questions, discussion about your specific situation, and navigating negotiation strategies. 

What if I can't afford the full flat fee?

We do our best to offer our flat fee attorney services at a fair rate that allows us the flexibility to keep offering these services to as many people as possible. And we allow payment by credit card if you don't have the cash on hand at the moment. But if paying the standard fee isn't something you can manager right now, email us to ask about Community pricing. It's a reduced rate for clients who genuinely can't afford the standard fee, and there's no lengthy documentation or approval process. We'd rather make sure you get guidance before you sign than have you go without it because cost is a barrier.  (See below for more information about community pricing.)

What if I'm not sure which option I need?

Reach out by email and briefly describe your situation. We will help you figure our which flat fee option makes sense, or whether something else is a better fit.

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.