If you have been laid off and given a severance agreement, it is important to get this document reviewed by a lawyer since they often include terms that have long-term impacts on your rights.
To help you plan, we analyzed real severance agreement review projects completed on the ContractsCounsel platform. Here's what to expect for turnaround time when hiring a lawyer.
Average Turnaround Time
On average, severance agreement review projects are completed in roughly 2 business days on the ContractsCounsel platform.
For basic reviews, where the lawyers simply review the document and provide feedback, turnaround times can be less than 1 day.
If the project involves revisions or negotiations, the process may take up to 3-4 days or longer, depending on complexity and negotiations required.
What Impacts Turnaround Time?
Here are some common factors that impact turnaround times:
- The length and complexity of the agreement
- Whether you’re requesting redlining or negotiation support
- The urgency of your situation
- Lawyer availability and how quickly both parties respond
Clients who clearly explain their goals and upload the full agreement usually get faster results.
Tips to Speed Up the Process
- Upload the full severance agreement after hiring a lawyer
- Share any deadlines with your lawyer
- Ask for estimated delivery times
- Ask the lawyer everything they need from you to get started
- Choose lawyers who specialize in employment or labor law
Real-World Example:
A recent client posted a severance agreement for review with a 72-hour deadline. The project received multiple lawyer proposals within hours. The selected lawyer reviewed the agreement and scheduled a feedback call within 24 hours.
Need Help Reviewing a Severance Agreement?
Post your project on ContractsCounsel to get matched with lawyers experienced in severance agreements who can review your contract quickly — often in 1 to 2 business days.