Manhattan Severance Agreement Lawyer

Severance Agreement Attorney Serving Manhattan, NY

Manhattan severance agreements often involve significant financial stakes, including severance pay running into six or seven figures for senior executives, deferred compensation forfeitures, equity acceleration or clawback provisions, and aggressive non-compete restrictions that can sideline a professional from their industry for a year or more. The employer's initial offer is a business decision, and it is almost always possible to negotiate better terms.

Agarunov Law Firm negotiates and reviews severance agreements for Manhattan employees and executives. We handle high-value separation negotiations, equity and deferred compensation analysis, non-compete and non-solicitation modifications, and release of claims review for professionals in finance, media, technology, law, and other industries.

Our office is located at 30 Broad Street, accessible via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your severance agreement.

Severance Agreement Services in Manhattan

Severance Package Review and Analysis

We review and analyze severance agreements for Manhattan professionals, with particular attention to the complex compensation structures common in Manhattan employment. Our analysis covers separation pay, equity treatment, deferred compensation, bonus entitlements, benefits continuation, and all restrictive provisions.

Severance Negotiation

We negotiate enhanced severance packages for Manhattan executives and professionals in finance, media, technology, law, and other industries. Our negotiations frequently result in significantly improved separation pay, accelerated equity vesting, extended exercise periods for stock options, COBRA subsidies, and removal of restrictive covenants.

Release of Claims Analysis

Manhattan severance agreements typically include broad release of claims provisions. We evaluate potential claims including discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, and wage violations to determine negotiation leverage and ensure you are receiving adequate consideration for the rights you are waiving.

Non-Compete Modification in Severance

Manhattan professionals in competitive industries often face aggressive non-competes as part of their severance packages. We negotiate to narrow or eliminate these restrictions, taking into account the circumstances of the separation and the enforceability of the provisions under New York law.

Executive Separation Agreements

We handle high-value separation negotiations for Manhattan C-suite executives, managing directors, and senior professionals. These negotiations address severance pay, equity acceleration, deferred compensation forfeitures, clawback provisions, D&O tail coverage, and transition advisory services.

Severance Negotiation Considerations for Manhattan Professionals

Manhattan severance negotiations often involve substantial financial stakes and complex compensation structures. Financial services professionals may face agreements addressing carried interest, deferred bonuses, restricted stock units, and garden leave periods. Media and technology executives may confront clawback provisions, IP assignment confirmations, and multi-year non-competes. The complexity of these arrangements makes legal counsel essential.

In Manhattan's competitive employment market, the reputational aspects of a separation are often as important as the financial terms. We negotiate severance provisions that address public statements, internal communications, reference commitments, and social media conduct to protect your professional reputation during the transition.

Why Manhattan Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm negotiates severance agreements for Manhattan employees and executives.

• Detailed review and analysis of all severance agreement terms
• Direct negotiation with employer counsel for improved terms
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant modification
• Accessible from Manhattan via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Severance Review Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We review your severance agreement and discuss the circumstances of your separation. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Analysis. We analyze all terms of the agreement, evaluate the adequacy of the compensation, identify potential legal claims, and assess negotiation leverage.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We negotiate directly with your employer or their counsel to improve the financial terms, modify restrictive covenants, and secure favorable separation conditions.
• Step 4: Finalization. We review the final agreement, explain all terms, and ensure you understand your rights and obligations before signing.