- Arbitration
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Contract Review & Negotiation
- Invention & Patent Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Post-Employment Contracts
- Pre-Employment Contracts
- Severance Package & Separation Agreements
- Trade Secret Agreements
New Employment Contract or Agreement -
Review
Contracts are everywhere in the workplace – new hire agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-compete agreements, etc. Employers can make these contracts or agreements mandatory documents in new hire paperwork and may try to pacify your desire to read what you are signing by simply telling you that “everyone signs it” or that the contract or agreement is made up of simple “boilerplate” language, so there is no need to fully read it. However, that often is not the case.
Any contracts or agreements you sign have a direct and drastic effect on your employment.
For example:
- Does the contract or agreement have a non-compete provision? If so, are the geographic and time limitations reasonable? These provisions disallow you from performing work for a competitor within a certain distance of the employer and for a specified period of time.
- Does the contract or agreement have a mandatory arbitration clause? If so, any disputes you have with your employer cannot go through the courts, but rather must be arbitrated.
These are just two examples of the many provisions that can have a significant impact on you if you do not fully understand or appreciate them. For this very reason you should speak to an attorney before signing your contract or agreement, even if your employer has not encouraged it. There is usually only a small window of opportunity for you to review your contract and protect yourself.
Contact Walcheske & Luzi for a comprehensive review of your contract or agreement to ensure that you know what you are agreeing to and that your best interests are represented.
Negotiation
In addition to sitting down with you and providing a comprehensive review of your contract or agreement as part of our contract review services, we also provide you with a realistic, straightforward assessment of the provisions in the contract or agreement that are not in your best interests and what your options are for those provisions. One option is the possibility that a more advantageous contract or agreement can be negotiated.
The attorneys at Walcheske & Luzi, LLC are experienced in negotiating contracts and agreements. They understand the legal ramifications of the provisions in your contract or agreement, know how to craft provisions that better serve you, and understand the business and personal dynamics of negotiation.
Contact Walcheske & Luzi to have your contract comprehensively reviewed and see if negotiation is right for you.
Existing Employment Contract or Agreement -
Review & Representation
There are a number of reasons you may need the employment contract you’ve already signed to be reviewed. Contracts and agreements can be difficult to decipher at times and can be full of “legalese” or poorly-worded provisions that can drastically and directly impact your employment rights and your relationship with your employer.
Contact Walcheske & Luzi for a comprehensive review of your contract or agreement to ensure that you know what you are agreeing to and that your best interests are represented.
If your employer is claiming you have violated your contract or agreement, we will sit down with you, provide a comprehensive review of your contract or agreement, and give you a realistic assessment of your situation.
Walcheske & Luzi, LLC can defend you against your employer’s allegations.
Your first step: fill out the free case evaluation form to provide us with the details of your situation.
The Walcheske & Luzi, LLC Difference
At Walcheske & Luzi, LLC it is our pledge to provide open and honest advice, taking the time to listen, counsel, and advise. We will closely review your employment contract or agreement, provide you a full assessment and explanation of its provisions, and openly and honestly discuss your options and determine whether further negotiations or representation is needed. Tell us about your situation, we’re ready to help.
Check out our testimonials section, where former clients have described their past experiences with us.