Why is getting an attorney for a wrongful termination a good thing for you?
Asked by Cortneyy36
Why is getting an attorney for a wrongful termination a good thing for you? What are the worst effects of a termination?

Best Answer:
Well, it isn't, necessarily. If you have a pretty clear cut case of being terminated due to discrimination or sexual harassement, for example, there are Federal and state agencies that can pursue a claim on your behalf - the EEOC, Department of Labor, and so on. If those agencies find that you were wrongfully termed, they can order the company to redress the wrong by forcing them to rehire you, pay you any back pay, and/or pay a penalty. Where an attorney comes in is if you want to file a civil suit in addition to an agency claim. You can sue the company for the distress and mental anguish of being discriminated against, the personal injury of being groped in the stockroom, and so on. Jury awards tend to be large in those cases because most juries tend to favor the employee over the employer - so it is possible to walk away with a large settlement. The attorney will typically keep 30 - 40% of the award as his/her fee if you engaged legal services on a contingent basis.