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Terminated After 26 Years – Siegel & Dolan Negotiates Settlement Agreement
When I was terminated from my employer of 26 years, Marc was the perfect person to represent me. He was highly recommended by my network. He was compassionate about my situation and listened to all that had transpired. He talked me through his strategy recommendation and then took control of the negotiation with my former employer. Marc was able to put our best arguments forward while remaining calm and professional. I believe I got a fair deal from my employer and kept my professionalism and dignity in the process. I highly recommend Marc Siegel.

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Very comfortable and addressed all of my concerns expeditiously
I hired Siegel and Dolan to represent me in an employment law matter regarding the terms of a separation agreement. My attorney, Bradley Manewith, explained this legal process very thoroughly in layman terms without being condensing. He made me feel very comfortable and addressed all of my concerns expeditiously. With his skilled knowledge and expertise, he was able to negotiation, what seemed like a hopeless matter, into a very positive outcome on my behalf. For employment law representation, I highly recommend Mr. Manewith as well as the Siegel & Dolan law firm.

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I highly recommend the firm and especially Mr. Siegel
Mr. Siegel is not only an exceptionally talented attorney, but also a tremendously compassionate individual. . .From my first consultation with Mr. Siegel, I felt that this is clearly a firm that puts the client and client’s well-being at the top of the agenda. Mr. Siegel and the staff… were very responsive at every turn in my case and continue to be, whether addressing a new development, providing sound advice, or just checking up to make sure I’m handling the mental and emotional challenges of the case.

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Patrick's executive compensation expertise
Patrick Dolan at Siegel & Dolan Ltd. provided top notch legal service negotiating my executive employment agreement. I am the President and Chief Executive Officer of a large multinational corporation which was purchased by a private equity group and my executive employment agreement was extremely complex including a variety of equity positions and sources of compensation. Patrick’s executive compensation expertise and considerable contract negotiating skills secured the best possible outcome for me. He is prompt, thorough and very easy to work with. I have the highest degree of confidence in Patrick’s legal skills and will use him again. I am thankful I retained Patrick and Siegel & Dolan Ltd.

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Strategic Representation of Executives and Professionals in Employment Matters

As experienced Chicago Employment Lawyers, we understand the scope of executive employment and compensation issues. For those considering new opportunities and positions, we assist with:

• Reviewing, negotiating, drafting, and enforcing contracts

• Evaluating and counseling regarding the prudence, fairness, and enforceability of proposed non-competition and non-solicitation agreements

• Negotiating optimal executive compensation arrangements

• Determining and shaping the scope of confidentiality agreements

When conflicts arise, our skilled Chicago Employment Lawyers know how to negotiate and endeavor to find efficient resolutions and preserve relationships whenever possible. But our experienced litigators always stand ready to forcefully advance our clients’ interests in court when doing so provides the best or only way to favorably resolve a dispute.

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C-Level executives and professionals often face unique legal issues. These may include:

Negotiating agreements
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Executive Compensation
Non-compete agreements
Confidentiality agreements

These issues apply to executives, doctors, lawyers, professors and other professionals. If you are facing these or other executive related issues, visit our Executives Information Center for valuable information.

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The settlement Mr. Siegel expertly negotiated is allowing me an opportunity to transition successfully to a promising and happy new future.

“Mr. Siegel is not only an exceptionally talented attorney, but also a tremendously compassionate individual. . . From my first consultation with Mr. Siegel, I felt that this is clearly a firm that puts the client and client’s well-being at the top of the agenda.”

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Employment Contracts

An employment contract is always better than “at-will” status.

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Severance packages for terminated employees

Do not sign a severance agreement until it is reviewed by an attorney.

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Fair Labor Standards Act

We have recovered millions on behalf of employees who were underpaid or not paid overtime pursuant to the FLSA.

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Violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act

The FMLA guarantees classes of employees the right to take unpaid leave for many reasons.

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Illinois and federal laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees and whistleblowers

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Featured Case Study

Severance Package Negotiation

Siegel & Dolan successfully negotiated a multi-million-dollar severance pay package for a departing sales executive who claimed he was owed unpaid commission compensation. The sales executive sought commission payment under a sales compensation plan for a large deal he helped close.

The company argued that it had the discretion to modify the terms of the plan including commission rates and calculations for payouts to the sales executive and it was within its rights to pay only a portion of the owed commission. After extensive negotiations, the company ultimately agreed to pay the sales executive almost $2,000,000 dollars as part of a severance pay package.

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FMLA

Siegel & Dolan represented a female advertising executive who took a medical leave of absence from work due to her surgery. Generally speaking, per the Family and Medical Leave Act, she was supposed to be restored to her previous position, or an equivalent position at the conclusion of her approved FMLA leave.

Unfortunately, when she returned from her leave, the company did not restore her to her previous position. She was told that rather than leading the client account and managing the client team, she would be in a subordinate role. Our client was understandably upset and needed assistance in exiting the company. Siegel & Dolan was able to successfully negotiate a substantial separation package that allowed her to transition to the next phase of her career.

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