How To Afford An Employment Law Attorney When You've Had Your Employment Terminated

Approximately 20% our legal practice concerns plaintiffs' employment law. One situation that we deal with all too frequently is when a wrongfully-discharged employee can't afford to pay for a lawyer because they are now unemployed. Under circumstances where they have a bona fide cause of action, but they can't afford to pay an attorney because they've become unemployed. While such clients may have a bona fide cause of action, our law firm cannot generally take such cases on a purely contingent basis. There are just too many up-front costs for researching the facts of the case and assembling an official claim tying those facts to the applicable statute and Arizona case laws. Moreover, there are far too many unknowns (especially cost variables), which are driven largely by the reactions of the other side.

Instead, what our employment attorneys frequently do is to take such cases on a two-phase basis, thereby making them more viable. The first phase is fee-based: we do the necessary research, organize the facts, and put together a well-prepared demand letter, all for a limited up-front cost which is quoted as a flat fee. The second phase will then be one of two things, depending on how your opponent responds: there will either be a fee-based negotiation to settlement, or a contingent-based filing of a complaint (which would expand on the position already expressed in the demand letter) and subsequent course to trial.

This unique approach limits your out-of pocket costs, providing you with the services of an experienced, well-qualified, Phoenix employment lawyer who will work toward obtaining a settlement for you. At the same time, the risks undertaken by our law firm are much more limited, helping to prevent the problem of beginning a promising contingent case only to find that it is a poor investment for both you and us. The most important advantage of our approach is that it helps to limit the costs of your legal representation without comprising on the quality of service.

If you are the victim of wrongful discharge or unlawful discrimination, then you need the help of an experienced legal professional. Contact a Phoenix Employment Lawyer at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant today to find out how we can help you!