Find a Severance Attorney
Where to find a licensed employment attorney who represents employees, and what to ask before you hire one.
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Where to look
National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
Search a national directory of lawyers who represent employees, not employers.
Search NELA Find-A-Lawyer →Your state bar referral service
Most state bars run a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a licensed employment attorney, often with a low-cost first consultation. Search for your state bar’s name plus “lawyer referral service.”
Free and low-cost legal aid
USAGov lists free and low-cost legal help, including legal aid offices that handle employment matters for people who qualify.
Find legal aid →Questions to ask before you hire
- ✓Do you represent employees in severance negotiations, and how often?
- ✓Do you offer a flat fee to review a severance agreement? What does it include?
- ✓How quickly can you review my agreement? My signing deadline is close.
- ✓If you negotiate for me, how are you paid: hourly, flat fee, or a share of the increase?
- ✓Are you licensed in the state where I worked?
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