Working with Our Unemployment Attorneys
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At slnlaw, we understand that navigating the complexities of unemployment claims and appeals can be a challenging and stressful experience. Our dedicated team of unemployment attorneys is here to provide you with the guidance and support you need during this process. Whether you're facing unemployment eligibility issues or need assistance with an appeal, we're committed to helping you secure the benefits you deserve.
Meet Our Experienced Unemployment AttorneysBefore we delve into the details of our process, we invite you to get to know the skilled professionals who make up our unemployment law team, and learn about their backgrounds, experience, and commitment to advocating for your rights.
Learn more about our unemployment attorneys. Intake and Consultation Process for New ClientsIf you're considering seeking legal assistance for your unemployment case, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with our team. During this intake and consultation process, we'll discuss the specifics of your situation, your goals, and how our team can best support you. Our goal is to provide you with clear guidance and a comprehensive understanding of our services and fees.
Learn more about our intake and consultation process. Initial Unemployment Eligibility AssessmentThe first step in our partnership is the initial unemployment eligibility assessment. Our goal is to thoroughly evaluate your situation and determine your eligibility for unemployment benefits, and whether there is any legal obstacle to you receiving them. During this assessment, we'll discuss the specifics of your case, including the reasons for your separation from employment and any relevant documentation.
Learn more about our initial eligibility assessment. Representation At the Unemployment HearingIf you choose to retain us after the initial assessment, we will work with you to prepare you for the hearing and gather, organize and submit any relevant and helpful evidence to the DUA. This stage of representation is 100% contingent fee.
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Meet Our Unemployment Lawyers
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 before starting the firm that became slnlaw in 2009. She has been recognized as a 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 thousands of clients on both the employee and employer side with issues relating to wage and hour laws, including overtime pay, late or unpaid wages or commissions, employee misclassification, and retaliation against employees asserting rights under the wage and hour laws.
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 wage and hour disputes, including employee misclassification, late or unpaid wages or commissions, retaliation under the Wage Act, and advice to both employees and employers about wage and hour law compliance.
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 clients assess their rights under the wage and hour laws, including employee misclassification, untimely payment of final wages, late or unpaid commissions, retaliation, and advice to small business owners about wage and hour law compliance.
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 clients with unemployment appeals, wage and hour claims, including late or unpaid commissions, retaliation, employee misclassification, and overtime, and litigated these claims in state and federal courts. He also advises employers about employment policies and wage and hour compliance.
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 with multiple unemployment appeals, wage and hour issues, including retaliation, misclassification, and late or unpaid wages or commissions, and litigated these claims in state and federal courts.
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