How a Business Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Employee Separation Agreement in Texas (2026)

In 2026, a business in Texas sought assistance with drafting an employee separation agreement. The client required a Texas-licensed attorney to create a straightforward document that would finalize the departure of a sales employee following an involuntary termination. The primary focus was on ensuring that the agreement included a full release of claims, a one-sided non-disparagement clause, and reaffirmation of confidentiality obligations while also encompassing specific financial terms for the separation payment. As a result, the client received six proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $595 to $2,000. All proposals were submitted to meet the client's requested turnaround time of less than one week, demonstrating the attorneys' responsiveness to the urgent nature of the project.