how to choose a lawyer for you avoo alan james brinkmeier

About Alan

ALAN J. BRINKMEIER has written numerous articles for the DuPage County Bar Association in the DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Illinois Bar Journal, Chicago Bar Association Record and the Aviation Litigation Reporter and other publications.

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He answered my question quickly and he gave me good advice: I had no idea what to do and I could not find an attorney that would just answer a general question. Thank you!!!!

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4 attorney answers

If you are financially at risk, then you should talk to a lawyer. Buy an hour of someone's time to see if you should have independent representation at the arbitration.

Jeffrey S Merrick

I would suggest a middle ground: retaining an experienced labor attorney to prepare you for the arbitration and help you determine whether you should be formally represented. You may decide that the preparatory session is all you need. Or, you may conclude that it would be unwise to go it alone.

Emily Bass

By the information included in your question, I am understanding that a co-worker or subordinate made a false accusation against you, that this person lost his or her job and wants it back or is seeking damages for the lost employment through this arbitration, There are many important details missing from your question which could significantly change the answer, such as, whether you are a defendant in the arbitration and whether the purpose of the arbitration is to determine whether or not you should keep your job or be directly responsible to the accuser for damages. Usually, the employer will defend itself and the actions of its managers and employees against such accusations by hiring or appointing an attorney to defend the claims.