Employment Lawyers for Davenport, Iowa
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Melissa L.
Seasoned negotiator, mediator, and attorney providing premier legal advice, services, and representation with backgrounds in the following but not limited to law areas: business/commercial (restaurant & manufacturing), contracts, education, employment, family and matrimonial, healthcare, real estate, and probate & wills/trusts
"This attorney has been extremely professional, accurate, available, and extremely fast. In a word, very efficient. Within 3 days she gave me the final product, a high quality one. I should also add that her courtesy throughout the process was the cherry on top of the cake. I could not recommend her enough!"
Brad B.
Business attorney with over 15 years of experience serving companies big and small with contracting including business, real estate and employment.
March 9, 2025
Christopher R.
Over the course of the past 30 years, in both General Counsel roles (3 times) and in private practice, I have built a successful national real estate transaction, construction, and environmental law practice
August 23, 2025
Alexander C.
I am a solo practitioner that runs my own legal practice. I am currently licensed in 16 states and I'm working to expand that reach.
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David W.
David provides legal representation with flat fee pricing for services in many practice areas including Business Law, Local Government, Contracts, Estate Planning, and Trademarks. His legal expertise is complemented by a diverse background as a former stockbroker and registered investment advisor, treasurer of a $1 billion+ non-profit, and elected county official. David H. Williams Law, PLLC is committed to providing expert legal services at a flat fee, making specialized legal counsel more accessible and affordable. Reach out to today to schedule a complimentary consultation to see if David's diverse skill sets are a fit for you or your organization's legal needs. https://davidhwilliamslaw.cliogrow.com/book https://davidhwilliamslaw.com/
"David was very helpful in answer my questions. He went above and beyond to inform me on my real estate inquiries and have provide valuable recommendations."
Maria A.
Maria Akopyan is a dedicated family law attorney with a focus on marital agreements (prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements) as well as uncontested and default divorces. As the founder and principal attorney at Sapphire Legal Solutions, APC, Maria is committed to providing compassionate, efficient legal guidance through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you’re navigating an amicable divorce or seeking a marital agreement, Maria offers personalized legal solutions that are uniquely tailored to your needs. With her extensive knowledge of family law, she works tirelessly to protect your rights, advocate for your best interests, and guide you empathetically toward a positive resolution. Maria understands the emotional complexities involved in family law matters. She strives to make the legal process as smooth and supportive as possible, ensuring that your family's well-being is safeguarded every step of the way. Trust Maria to be your reliable advocate, helping you find the best legal path forward for you and your loved ones. Let’s work together to resolve your legal matters with care, clarity, and confidence.
"Maria was friendly quick to respond, and clearly answered my questions. Thanks again, Maria!"
Sarah S.
With 20 years of transactional law experience, I have represented corporate giants like AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as mid-size and small businesses across a wide spectrum of legal needs, including business purchase agreements, entity formation, employment matters, commercial and residential real estate transactions, partnership agreements, online business terms and policy drafting, and business and corporate compliance. Recognizing the complexities of the legal landscape, I am dedicated to providing accessible and transparent legal services by offering a flat fee structure, making high-quality legal representation available to all. My extensive knowledge and commitment to client success establishes me as a trusted advisor for businesses of all sizes.
"Sarah was extremely helpful in making me contracts that I needed for wholesaling real estate. Also gave me all the licenses I needed for my business and answered all my questions on information I was unsure of in the business. Will definitely only be going to Sarah for any of my legal needs."
Laurie R.
Business-minded, analytical and detail-oriented attorney with broad experience in real estate and corporate law, with an emphasis on retail leasing, sales and acquisitions and real estate finance. Extensive experience in drafting complex commercial contracts, including purchase and sale contracts for businesses in a wide variety of industries. Also experienced in corporate formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, employment and franchise law. Admitted to practice in Colorado since 2001, Bar No. 33427.
"Absolutely incredible experience working with Laurie! I certainly will work with her hopefully in the future, and would highly recommend working with her for commercial lease agreement review. Very detailed, and extremely quick and responsive!"
Garrett M.
Attorney Garrett Mayleben's practice is focused on representing small businesses and the working people that make them profitable. He represents companies in structuring and negotiating merger, acquisition, and real estate transactions; guides emerging companies through the startup phase; and consults with business owners on corporate governance matters. Garrett also practices in employment law, copyright and trademark law, and civil litigation. Though industry agnostic, Garrett has particular experience representing medical, dental, veterinary, and chiropractic practices in various business transactions, transitions, and the structuring of related management service organizations (MSOs).
"Though I found a few small mistakes that made me think he rushed a bit, he revised the agreement to be more in my favor. His expertise was well worth it."
June 16, 2023
Winslow W.
Experienced telecommunications, software and SaaS contracts attorney with past litigation experience available to review, negotiate and analyze contracts for business of all sizes.
June 17, 2023
Nancy B.
I was born in Charlotte, NC and primarily raised in Dalton, GA. I graduated from Dalton High School in 1981 where I was in the band and the French club. I also participated in Junior Achievement and was a member of Tri-Hi-Y. New York granted my first license as an attorney in 1990. I then worked as a partner in the firm of Broda and Burnett for almost 10 years and as a solo practitioner for about 2 years. I worked as a general practitioner (primarily doing divorces, child abuse cases, custody matters and other family law matters, bankruptcy, real estate closings, contracts, taxes, etc.) and as a Law Guardian (attorney who represents children). I obtained my license in Tennessee in December 2002 and began working as an associate at Blackburn & McCune from February of 2003 until May of 2005. At Blackburn & McCune I provided telephone legal counsel to Prepaid Legal Services (now known as Legal Shield) members, wrote letters for members, reviewed contracts, attended hearings on traffic ticket matters and represented members with regard to IRS matters. In May of 2005, I went to work for North American Satellite Corporation where I served as Corporate Counsel. I handled a number of taxation issues, reviewed and wrote contracts, counseled the CEO and Board of Directors on avoiding legal problems and resolving disputes, and represented employees on a variety of matters, and also assisted the company for a period of time as its Director of Accounting. In 2010, I volunteered as a law clerk for Judge Robert Adams in Dalton, Georgia until I obtained my license to practice law in Georgia in November, 2010. In Georgia, I have handled a variety of family law matters, drafted wills, advanced health care directives, power of attorney documents, reviewed and drafted contracts, and conducted real estate closings. Currently, I accept cases in the areas of adoption, child support, custody, divorce, legitimation and other family law matters. In addition, I handle name change petitions and draft wills.
June 20, 2023
David M.
Michigan and USPTO licensed attorney with over 20 years of experience on counseling clients in the fields of intellectual property, transactional law, technology involvement, negotiations, and business litigation.
Employment Legal Questions and Answers
Employment
Employment Agreement
Iowa
My wife & I thought we had a contract from her employer to buy A dental practice after working for them for three years. We now were forced to sign a contract with the people that bought him out to continue working for them so they can get 10x EBITA when they sell shortly. Do we have a case for lost wages?
We moved from 30 miles away because we were told if we worked for 3 years we could buy it for $525,000. They now want $2.5M.
Melissa L.
The first question is do you have a fully executed written contract? This is the first step to determine the terms and conditions such as your wages if there is a breach of contract, the dentist being able to assign the contract and if it can be modified.
Employment
Arbitration Agreement
Texas
Is an arbitration agreement enforceable if I signed it without fully understanding its implications?
I recently signed an employment contract that included an arbitration agreement, but I did not fully comprehend the implications and consequences of such an agreement. I was not provided with sufficient time to review the contract or seek legal advice before signing. Now I am concerned about the enforceability of the arbitration agreement and whether I have any recourse to challenge it. Can you please advise me on the potential options I have in this situation?
Christopher N.
The short answer is: likely yes. A contract is such that there has to be a "meeting of the minds" as to the terms of contract. Understanding that you were under some pressure from your employer to sign, there is likely a provision that says you read and comprehended the contract overcoming the argument that you did not understand. There are sometimes options to avoid the arbitration clauses, but they are state and contract specific. If the time comes when you think the arbitration clause is going to be trigger, speak with a local employment lawyer to figure out how to pull that trigger. Good luck.
Employment
Independent Contractor Agreement
Texas
What is the difference between an independent contractor agreement and consulting agreement?
I am looking to hire someone to help my startup and am not sure which agreement I should use.
Forest H.
While the basic structure and framework of a consulting agreement and an independent contractor agreement are very similar, the primary difference is in what services the consultant provides. In a consulting agreement, the consultant is providing their advice for a fee. The guidance will be in the field of their expertise and, usually, includes evaluating an aspect of your business and making suggestions regarding what to do next. An independent contractor, on the other hand, will actually perform the work. The difference is not always a bright line and will vary depending on the circumstances. In some cases, a service provider will evaluate, recommend, and then perform. In that case, they are acting as a consultant first and then an independent contractor. It is also important to properly consider the differences between an independent contractor and an employee.
Employment
Noncompete Agreement
Delaware
Employee contract, such as non compete/non solicit, could having this contract ever result in criminal/jail time?
If someone accuses you of fraud, because they believe you never had intended to honor your employment contract such as non-compete/non-solicit. Could this ever become a criminal case, resulting in criminal/jail time?
Matthew S.
No, at worst, it is a breach of a contract which is a civil matter to be handled in civil court.
Employment
Employment Offer
Texas
How to handle an unsatisfactory employment offer?
I recently received an employment offer from a company that I have been in talks with for several months. The offer is significantly lower than expected and does not include the benefits I was expecting. I am unsure of how to handle the situation and would like advice from a lawyer on how to proceed.
Garrett M.
One important thing in negotiations like this is that you don't want to let your emotions take over, which will probably lead to you burning a bridge. Even if you were very disappointed in the initial offer, try to stay composed in your communications and just let them know that this is quite a bit below the offer that you were expecting. They will probably say that the offer is more than fair when taking into the market, your qualifications, etc., so it is important that you are prepared with a counter offer and some decent arguments to back up your counter offer. Maybe they mentioned in the hiring process or the job posting that benefits would be included? Maybe you have qualifications that put you above the average market employee in this position? Regardless, employers almost always have some room to move from an initial offer that they make to a prospective employee, so it rarely hurts to ask for a little more.
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