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Brian Farrar work with me this time around.  He is very accessible and made the whole process alot less intimidating, even working with my accountant during the process.   Overall, this is a great law firm for employment issuse will definitely use again if needed.   Thanks again Brian!","reviewerName":"Maurilio Hernandez","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"Ci9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGUVEyRXhjak0yYVVSNGVXdFNOVnBSTVhOZk5tYxAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGUVEyRXhjak0yYVVSNGVXdFNOVnBSTVhOZk5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba574b5f613c9695!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjFQQ2ExcjM2aUR4eWtSNVpRMXNfNmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112505603646878036546/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":"Thank you so much for that nice review. 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Unfortunately, they weren't and James ended up having to represent me for the next 18 months through arbitration with the company.\n\nThroughout the entire ordeal, he was professional, communicative, encouraging and respectful of my input and ultimately won the case on my behalf for the full amount originally included in the severance agreement.\n\nI would highly recommend him and his firm.","reviewerName":"Don't Feel like saying","isVerified":false,"caseType":null,"caseYear":null,"caseOutcome":null,"status":"APPROVED","isPublished":true,"helpfulCount":0,"unhelpfulCount":0,"source":"GOOGLE","externalId":"Ci9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s0eVNISTFMVUZEUVU1cWF6RnpNbVpyVEZkMWVXYxAB","reviewUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s0eVNISTFMVUZEUVU1cWF6RnpNbVpyVEZkMWVXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xba574b5f613c9695!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk4ySHI1LUFDQU5qazFzMmZrTFd1eWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US","profileUrl":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118254795326053512769/reviews?hl=en-US","ownerAnswer":"We're so happy we could assist you with a great outcome!","ownerTimestamp":"2025-10-16T06:03:14.000Z","reviewTimestamp":"2025-09-22T14:45:30.000Z","timeAgo":"5 months ago","isLocalGuide":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-26T05:55:39.347Z","updatedAt":"2026-04-26T05:55:39.347Z","lawyerId":"7c305710-297d-4b2c-b5d3-c367cd6e79d3","response":null},{"id":"922728fa-92b3-42d3-aaf1-ca32f1115ab2","rating":5,"title":null,"content":"I was introduced to Attorney Brian Farrar by a friend and this turned out to be my lucky day. 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