Dolin, Thomas & Solomon regularly works with employees, and particularly high level executives, to negotiate employment agreements and contracts, including severance arrangements. We handle the details of compensation and benefits so that employees can stay focused on other matters. Allowing an experienced attorney to negotiate on your behalf provides clear advantages. It allows a third party to handle monetary issues, so as to preserve positive rapport with an employer while maximizing compensation for the employee. Also, developing a solid contract in the beginning can help to avoid disputes, or place employees in a better position in the unfortunate event that a dispute should develop.
In addition to helping employees negotiate sound and fair contracts, we also counsel clients on employment law and give them advice on how to handle difficulties in the work place. The scope of Dolin, Thomas & Solomon's non-litigation contract services cover all aspects of negotiation.
Employment agreements
We work with executives to negotiate agreements that maximize compensation and benefits and enable employees to reach their objectives regarding performance incentives.
Equity Compensation/Ownership Arrangements
We bring the depth of knowledge our clients need to develop equity based compensation arrangements.
Severance
We regularly review severance agreements and negotiate with employers regarding severance packages. If you are presented with a severance package, it is important that you contact an attorney before signing the document because it often requires that you give up important legal advice. Generally such evaluations can be performed without much expense, but it is important that you have the agreement reviewed from a legal perspective before you sign it.
Covenants-not-to-compete
We review, advise and negotiate with clients on covenants-not-to-compete, as well as non-solicitation agreements. Sometimes these agreements are not enforceable, or only partially enforceable. Often, though, the agreements are enforceable. We advise clients on their rights under these agreements and are prepared to litigate to protect a client's rights as necessary.