Staten Island Severance Agreement Lawyer

Severance Agreement Attorney Serving Staten Island, NY

Staten Island professionals facing a job loss are often presented with severance agreements that include broad release of claims provisions, non-disparagement clauses, and restrictive covenants. Before signing, you should understand what rights you are waiving, whether the compensation offered is reasonable given your tenure and position, and whether any of the terms can be improved through negotiation.

Agarunov Law Firm negotiates and reviews severance agreements for Staten Island employees and executives. We analyze proposed terms, negotiate enhanced severance pay and benefits, and modify restrictive provisions that could limit your future employment options.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Staten Island via the Staten Island Ferry and the SIR to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your severance agreement.

Severance Agreement Services in Staten Island

Severance Package Review and Analysis

We review the terms of your severance agreement, evaluate the compensation offered, and identify provisions that may be negotiable. For Staten Island professionals, we provide a clear summary of the agreement's implications and our recommended approach to improving the terms.

Severance Negotiation

We negotiate improved severance packages for Staten Island employees, focusing on increased separation pay, extended benefits, modified restrictive covenants, and favorable departure terms. Even modest improvements to severance terms can have a significant financial impact.

Release of Claims Analysis

We evaluate what legal claims you may be waiving by signing the severance agreement and whether those claims provide leverage for better terms. For Staten Island employees over 40, we verify compliance with federal requirements governing waivers of age discrimination claims.

Non-Compete Modification in Severance

We work to eliminate or narrow non-compete clauses in Staten Island severance agreements, focusing on geographic scope, duration, and industry restrictions that could limit your future employment options on the Island and in surrounding areas.

Executive Separation Agreements

We negotiate comprehensive separation packages for Staten Island executives covering all aspects of compensation, benefits, and post-employment obligations.

Severance Negotiation Considerations for Staten Island Professionals

Staten Island employees often work for smaller employers who may not have standardized severance policies. In these situations, the terms of the severance offer may be drafted quickly and with less legal sophistication, but the implications are just as significant. Having an attorney review any separation agreement protects your interests regardless of the employer's size.

Non-compete provisions in Staten Island severance agreements deserve particular attention. Given Staten Island's geographic position, a broadly worded non-compete could effectively prevent you from working in your field anywhere in the New York metro area. Negotiating reasonable geographic and temporal limitations is essential.

Why Staten Island Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm negotiates severance agreements for Staten Island 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 Staten Island via Staten Island Ferry and the SIR 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.