Every service is a flat fee, stated before you commit — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Pick the level of help that fits your situation, or let Eliza help you decide.
For people who want to understand the basics before they begin.
Eligibility
For claimants applying for benefits, before a determination has been made on your claim.
Includes
—A two-page information packet delivered by email, covering eligibility criteria, key case law, and clear examples of when someone is and isn't eligible for benefits.
Tier 2$295Flat fee
Self-Representation Packet
A limited-scope service for people who want attorney-prepared help appealing an unemployment benefits denial at minimal cost.
Eligibility
For claimants who have received a determination of ineligibility, OR claimants who received a determination of eligibility and are defending against an appeal by their employer.
Includes
—An AI-guided intake process with Eliza — fact-gathering, key document identification, and key witness identification.
—Attorney review of your information (which may include attorney follow-up) and document gathering.
—A Self-Representation Packet you can use to prepare for self-representation at your hearing.
For people who want everything in Tier 2 plus one-on-one attorney guidance preparing for their hearing.
Eligibility
For claimants who have received a determination of ineligibility, OR claimants who received a determination of eligibility and are defending against an appeal by their employer.
Includes
—Everything in Tier 2.
—A 20-minute Zoom consultation with an attorney to review your intake packet, answer questions, and help you prepare for your appeal hearing.
For people who want an attorney to represent them at the actual unemployment appeal hearing.
Eligibility
For claimants who have an unemployment appeal hearing scheduled (whether the claimant or the employer is appealing).
Includes
—Attorney introduction phone or Zoom call (15 minutes).
—Attorney-prepared follow-up questions via email to identify key facts and witnesses.
—Attorney-prepared hearing strategy plan communicated to the client.
—1-hour attorney Zoom call to prepare the client.
—Attorney appearance during the remote appeal hearing.
Every paid service is covered by a limited-scope engagement letter that spells out exactly what it does and doesn't include. Fees are paid once, securely, through LawPay.
How we compare
Between doing it alone and hiring a firm.
The Self-Representation Packet is built for the gap in the middle: real legal preparation, without full-representation cost.
The Unemployment AdvocateOn your ownTraditional lawyer
CostThe Unemployment Advocate$295 or $435 flat — known up front, no hourly billing.On your ownFree, but you're entirely on your own.Traditional lawyerPotentially $2,000+, with no guarantee of success.
TimelineThe Unemployment AdvocateYou hear from us within 48 hours; your packet moves forward once an attorney has your documents.On your ownEntirely on you, without a legal background.Traditional lawyerOften slower — finding a firm that takes these cases and scheduling consultations takes time.
What you keepThe Unemployment AdvocateA personalized, attorney-prepared hearing packet: key arguments, a practice script, document and witness guidance.On your ownYour own notes and research.Traditional lawyerWith a paid consultation, advice but no materials; with full representation, the attorney handles the case.
Who presentsThe Unemployment AdvocateYou do — prepared, with a plan from an experienced attorney.On your ownYou do, with no preparation or guidance.Traditional lawyerAn attorney, if you pay for full representation.
The same in every paid service
The terms don't change with the tier.
Fee
Flat, stated before you commit. Nothing is added later.
Scope
A limited-scope engagement letter you review and sign first.
Payment
One secure payment through LawPay, after you sign.
Review
A licensed Minnesota employment attorney reviews every case.
