New York Severance Agreement? Get an attorney's read before you sign.
Flat-fee, line-by-line review by a licensed NY employment attorney including a full strategy session, written notes, and exactly what to ask for before your deadline runs out.
Book a Free 15-Minute Fit Call
No charge, no obligation. We'll cover your situation and whether the review is the right move. You'll know either way in 15 minutes.
Deadline in three days? Say so when you book and I'll find time sooner.
Most severance agreements give you 21 days to decide. 45 if you're over 40 in a group layoff. If your clock is running, start now.
If you have less than a week, say so when you book. I hold slots for tight deadlines and can often rush the review.
Full Severance Agreement Review. $1,050 flat. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
Everything below is included:
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A one-hour strategy session before I read a word. You tell me about the exit, the offer, the deadline, what you actually want, and an initial read on your leverage.
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Line-by-line review of your agreement by me.
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Written notes in plain English: what you're being paid, what rights you're releasing, and what might follow you if you sign like non-competes, non-solicits, non-disparagement, or confidentiality.
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Red flags and unusual terms that deserve pushback.
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What's realistically negotiable and what to ask for.
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A debrief call to walk through everything and plan your next move.
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Turnaround: Written notes within 2 business days of our strategy session.
Want help with the negotiation and not just the review?
Get both for $2,250. It includes everything above, plus three rounds of negotiation support: I read every response from your employer, draft the emails you send word for word, and we talk before each one goes out. If that sounds like your situation, say so on the fit call.
If I don't think I can help you, I'll say so and point you somewhere better.
How It Works
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Book a free 15-minute fit call. You tell me the basics; I tell you honestly whether the review will pay for itself in your situation.
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Engagement letter and payment. If it's a fit, you'll have both the same day. I understand how the clock can matter.
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Share your documents. Your severance agreement plus anything else that affects it (like an offer letter, relevant employee handbook sections or other documentation).
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Strategy session → review → written notes → debrief. You walk into your negotiation knowing exactly what to say.
On a deadline? Note it when you book. Rush turnaround is available for an additional fee, and I'll prioritize your fit call.
Reviewed by an attorney who's seen both sides of the table.
I'm Megan Eiss, an employment attorney and workplace exit strategist.
I founded Eiss-Proctor Law, PLLC over ten years ago. I co-founded Safe Passage Project, a legal services nonprofit and work internally, in HR at several organizations. Through Work Reboot, I've guided professionals through PIPs, layoffs, and negotiated exits.
I don't litigate. I work in the window before anyone needs a lawsuit, when you still have options and leverage, and the decisions you make determine what you walk away with.
Licensed in New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 15 minute call really free?
Yes. It's a fit call, not a consultation-in-disguise. We establish whether the review makes sense for your situation. If it doesn't, I'll say so.
What if my agreement is governed by another state's law?
Many New York employees have agreements governed by New York law regardless of where the company is headquartered. If yours isn't, I'll tell you on the call and point you to someone who can help.
What does it cost?
$1,050 flat, everything included: strategy session, line-by-line review, written notes, debrief call.
Is the review legal advice?
The paid review is a legal service provided by Eiss-Proctor Law, PLLC to New York-based clients, under an engagement letter you'll receive before it begins. Yes. It's legal advice.
My deadline is this week. Can you still help?
Usually, yes. Tell me your deadline when you book and I'll prioritize your fit call. I hold same-day and next-day slots for tight timelines. Standard turnaround is 2 business days from your strategy session.
Will my employer find out I talked to you?
No. This is confidential.