From Employee Claims to Business Success: A Comprehensive Business Law Journey
Employment Law Advice Case Study
Meet Larry, a small business owner with multiple restaurants in the Greater Boston area. Our journey with Larry began when he faced a challenge common to many entrepreneurs – an employee lawsuit claiming unpaid overtime. What started as an innocent misunderstanding turned into an opportunity for us to bring our expertise in business and employment law to the table to help Larry in a holistic way.
Resolving the Immediate Crisis and Addressing Future RiskUpon successfully resolving the employee lawsuit, we established an ongoing relationship with Larry. Recognizing the importance of proactive measures, we collaborated with him to revise his compensation policies, preventing similar issues in the future. This initial engagement laid the foundation for a broader partnership, where we became a trusted advisor for Larry's evolving business needs.
Ongoing Business and Employment Law SupportAs Larry decided to consolidate his efforts by selling two of his restaurants, we seamlessly stepped into the negotiation process. Our role extended from drafting deal documents to finalizing transactions, ensuring a smooth transition. These successful sales were a testament to our ability to navigate complex business transactions with finesse.
Our relationship with Larry goes beyond singular transactions. We continue to provide advice on various employment issues, helping Larry and his team proactively address challenges and avoid legal pitfalls. This proactive approach safeguards against a repeat of the original lawsuit and ensures a compliant and thriving work environment. Larry's journey exemplifies how our law firm seamlessly integrates business and employment law expertise. While initially called upon to address an employee claim, our ongoing value extends to various aspects of business law, from transactional negotiations to strategic advice on employment matters. ConclusionLarry's case serves as an example of our commitment to small business owners, offering comprehensive and ongoing legal support. From resolving immediate challenges to providing strategic advice for long-term success, our law firm combines business and employment law expertise to empower entrepreneurs like Larry on their journey to success.
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Meet Our Business Attorneys
Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years with a focus on business litigation. In 2009, she started the firm that since became slnlaw, and has grown it from a solo practice to a five-attorney firm with multiple practice areas. She has been recognized as Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year. She has written a book on employment law: Rules of the Road, What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts, and helped hundreds of small business owners with contracts, business transactions, employment law advice, business incorporation, and risk management. She has also litigated business disputes in state and federal courts.
Rebecca Rogers: Rebecca is a 2006 graduate of Boston College Law School, and has worked with slnlaw since 2013. She previously worked as an intellectual property litigation attorney for Fish & Richardson in Boston, Massachusetts, and clerked for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Rebecca has helped clients with business contracts, employment contracts, and employment law advice.
Jenna Ordway: Jenna is a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac Law School, and also earned an LLM in Taxation from Boston University in 2015. She has been affiliated with slnlaw since 2011, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney. Jenna has been recognized since 2019 as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Superlawyers. Jenna has helped many small business owners with simple and complex business incorporation, contract review, advice and analysis regarding business disputes, employment law advice, and advice about business succession considerations as part of estate planning.
Elijah Bresley: Eli is a 2014 graduate of Seton Hall Law school, and has worked with slnlaw since 2020. He previously worked for a boutique employment law firm outside of Boston, and then for the Labor and Employment department of a large Boston firm. He also spent a year clerking for the judges of the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Eli has helped our small business clients with employment law advice and defense of employment-related lawsuits in MCAD and state and federal courts.
Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has helped clients litigate business disputes in state and federal courts, and advised business owners about succession considerations as part of their estate planning.
How We Can Help
We specialize in providing small business owners, like Larry, with a comprehensive suite of business and employment law services. Whether resolving employee claims, streamlining transactions, or offering proactive advice, our law firm is dedicated to ensuring legal compliance and fostering long-term success. You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, or give us a call at 781-784-2322.
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