Don't sign your severance until a lawyer reads it. You may be leaving money on the table.
A flat-fee, confidential review by a San Diego employment attorney with nearly 20 years protecting California employees. Know exactly what you're giving up—before you sign.
Flat-Fee Severance Review
- Full attorney review of your agreement
- Plain-English breakdown of every clause
- What to sign & what to negotiate
- 30-minute strategy call
The Clauses That Quietly Cost You The Most
A severance agreement is written by your employer's lawyers to protect your employer. Here's what we look for on your behalf.
The Release of Claims
What legal rights you're signing away—and whether the payout is actually fair for what you're giving up.
Hidden Legal Claims
Signs of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, or unpaid wages that could be worth far more than the offer.
Non-Disparagement & NDAs
Overbroad gag clauses that may violate California's Silenced No More Act—and limit your future freedom.
Non-Compete Language
Non-competes are void in California. If one is buried in your agreement, you need to know before you sign.
Equity, Bonuses & PTO
Unvested RSUs/options, earned commissions, accrued vacation, and pro-rated bonuses that may be owed to you.
Timing, Tax & COBRA
OWBPA age-40 review windows, Section 409A timing, tax allocation, and continued health coverage.
California law gives you leverage most people don't know they have.
The template your employer used may be based on out-of-state forms that ignore your California rights. That's often where the negotiating room is.
- Non-compete and non-solicit clauses are unenforceable in California
- Non-disparagement/NDA limits under the Silenced No More Act (SB 331)
- Final wages, earned commissions & accrued PTO can't simply be waived
- Strong anti-retaliation and whistleblower protections that survive a release
How The Review Works
Reach Out
Send us your agreement through our secure, confidential intake. We confirm scope and your flat fee up front.
Attorney Review
Your attorney reviews every provision, flags the risks and opportunities, and builds a negotiation strategy.
Strategy Call
We walk you through what to sign, what to push back on, and what your agreement may really be worth.
Clear Flat Fees, Clearly Scoped.
Choose the level of support that fits your situation. Each package includes a set number of attorney hours—if your matter needs more time than that, we'll tell you before doing any additional work, billed at a simple hourly rate. If your review uncovers a claim worth pursuing, we'll also discuss additional options, including working on contingency.
Essential
- Confidential review of your agreement
- Review of your intake questionnaire
- 30-minute strategy call
- Clause-by-clause explanation
Standard
- Everything in Essential
- Written summary of key issues
- Limited email follow-up
- Negotiation talking points
Premium
- Everything in Standard
- Second 30-minute strategy call
- Extended email follow-up
- Priority scheduling
Each package's hourly cap covers the review, questionnaire, and strategy call(s) described above. If your matter needs more time, we'll let you know before billing for it. Need us to negotiate directly with your employer? We offer hourly and contingency arrangements—ask during your consultation.
Attorney Angela Jae Chun
For nearly two decades, I've represented California employees—never employers—in personal injury and employment matters. I know how these agreements are written, because I've spent my career on the other side of them.
When you bring me your severance agreement, you get a plain-English read on what it really means and whether you're being treated fairly under California law.
What People Ask Before Booking
How much does a severance review cost?
Our reviews start at a flat $995, with Standard ($1,495) and Premium ($1,950) options for more support. You'll know your exact price and included hours before any work begins. Each package includes a set number of attorney hours; if your matter turns out to need more time than that, we'll tell you before billing for it, at a straightforward $595/hour rate.
I only have a few days to decide—can you still help?
Yes. Many severance offers include a deadline (often 21 days, or 45 days in a group layoff). We move quickly and can usually schedule your review right away. Call us as soon as you receive your agreement.
Should I really pay a lawyer instead of just signing?
A severance agreement is drafted by your employer to protect your employer. A review often pays for itself—by identifying money you're owed, rights you shouldn't waive, or a potential claim worth far more than the offer on the table.
What if my review uncovers a real legal claim?
If we find evidence of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, or unpaid wages, we'll explain your options—including representing you on a contingency basis, where you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Is my information confidential?
Completely. Your agreement and everything you share are protected and confidential, whether or not you decide to hire us.
Get your severance agreement reviewed this week.
Fixed fee. Fast turnaround. A San Diego attorney in your corner before you sign anything.
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