First meeting with a work lawyer
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First meeting with a work lawyer
My problem in one sentence: ______________________________________
Key dates
- Started work: ________ Problem started: ________ Fired or quit: ________
- My deadline (ask!): ________
Bring (copies, keep originals)
- Timeline
- Pay records
- Texts, emails, letters
- Write ups, firing letter
- Witness names and phones
- Agency papers
Ask
- Cases like mine? Results?
- Agency first, or court?
- Fee type and percentage: ______%
- Who pays costs if we lose?
- Who works on my case? How fast do you answer?
- Agreement in my language to read first?
Before I sign
- Agreement is in writing, with the percentage
- It explains costs
- It says the fee can be negotiated
- I got a signed copy
Do not write your immigration status or Social Security number on this sheet.
From Lawyer for Work Case. Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.