Attorney Fees For Wage And Overtime Cases
When you go to work each day, you expect to get paid reasonably. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Employers often fail to pay employees overtime wages to which they are entitled or violate other wage laws. In these cases, the only recourse for employees is to enlist the services of lawyers well-versed in overtime dispute cases who can explain the various options you may have available. But when doing so, you may wonder how much these legal services will cost. Here are the most typical financial arrangements clients and lawyers have in these situations.
Hourly Fees
Since employers must follow state and federal laws on minimum wage, overtime, and meal and rest breaks, you may have many issues to discuss with our employment lawyers in Los Angeles. In some instances where you don’t expect to file a lawsuit, it may be best to hire legal counsel hourly. This works well if you want the attorney to conduct informal negotiations with your employer or perhaps file a claim with your state’s labor commissioner.
Contingent Fees
On the other hand, if you and your attorney agree that filing a lawsuit against your employer is the best course of action, they may work on a contingent fee basis. In these situations, this will entail both of you to agree to a set percentage of the total amount recovered in the lawsuit. Generally, this will be in the range of 30-40 percent, no matter whether the case is settled in court or if an out-of-court settlement is negotiated. However, you will not have to pay anything until your case is settled.
Have A Written Agreement
No matter what type of fee agreement you have with your attorney, make sure everything gets put in writing and is clearly spelled out to understand all the details associated with the deal. Since most states require legal professionals to put their fee agreements in writing, this should be easy to accomplish. However, whether or not this is required in your state, always ask your legal counsel to do so. Once done, this will lessen the likelihood of any misunderstandings between you and your attorney.
If you need overtime lawyers in Los Angeles, you can trust Mann & Elias. Rather than let your employer cheat you out of the pay you deserve, schedule a consultation with Mann & Elias immediately.
About Mann & Elias
The Law Offices of Mann & Elias is an employment law firm that provides guidance and legal support for individuals facing issues in the workplace. We represent clients at every level of the state and federal court systems in lawsuits regarding discrimination, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and more. When your case is in our hands, we hope to minimize stress and concerns associated with work.
Workplace disputes and negotiations can be complicated and uncomfortable between an employee and employer. In many cases an employer can retaliate, causing individuals to feel that they are at a great disadvantage in the company. When you retain one of our lawyers, you will be well-protected and advised. While there are thousands of lawyers to choose from, we strongly believe our success is based on:
- 50+ years of trial experience
- Excellent advocacy skills
- Intense preparation and research
- Quality care
Since our partnership began over 20 years ago, we have settled hundreds of claims, completed 100 jury and bench trials, and recovered more than $18 million in settlements. In the end, our goal is to understand what you need and achieve the best outcome for you by focusing on those needs. For dedicated representation with no upfront fees, give us a call at 323-866-9564 or email info@mannelias.com.