Unemployment Benefits Appeal Hearing Representation
Our office provides two kinds of service to claimants who appeal the
denial of unemployment benefits, which usually occurs due to allegations
of misconduct:
1. Consultation to Discuss the Appeal / Hearing Preparation
This is a consultation during which we learn about the circumstances surrounding a claimant's termination and unemployment benefits application and prepare the claimant for the appeal hearing, explaining how the process works, what to expect, how to put his specific claim in the best light possible in front of the appeals board judge, and how to avoid the common mistakes that others make that lead to losing the appeal. We also make sure that you are ready to deal with the most difficult questions that the judge or the employer's representative might be asking you. The fee for this consultation is $300.
2. Representation at the Unemployment Appeal Hearing
We can also represent you at the appeal hearing. Although this is not always necessary, in many cases it can be really helpful in increasing your chances of winning the appeal, especially if the employer is likely to fight your claim by bringing their own attorneys and if you know that you tend to get nervous during official hearings or when you are confronted by an adverse party who argues against you. This services costs a total $900 and it includes the above mentioned preparation, or $300 for consultation + $600 for a hearing.
Usually, our clients have a preparation consultation, and then shortly after decide whether they would like to have legal representation at a hearing. It's not necessary for you to make up your mind in advance about whether you want the first or the second kind of service.
To proceed with us, you should first submit a brief request for appeal and a hearing to the appeals board within 20 days after receiving the notice of denial of benefits, as required by their rules. In your appeal request briefly describe why you disagree with the decision denying your benefits and state that you would like to have a hearing.
Once you receive a hearing notice, call or e-mail us to schedule a consultation.
If you submit your request for appeal hearing late (i.e. after the 20-day deadline), briefly explain in your appeal the reasons for your delay, such as being out of town, changing mailing address, etc... Being late to submit an appeal request is rarely grounds for losing the appeal hearing, but it's still helpful to explain to the Appeals Board in advance why you did not comply with their 20-day deadline.
To find out more about appealing the denial of unemployment benefits, please read the Appeal's Board "Appeals Procedure".
We look forward to helping you obtain unemployment benefits.
1. Consultation to Discuss the Appeal / Hearing Preparation
This is a consultation during which we learn about the circumstances surrounding a claimant's termination and unemployment benefits application and prepare the claimant for the appeal hearing, explaining how the process works, what to expect, how to put his specific claim in the best light possible in front of the appeals board judge, and how to avoid the common mistakes that others make that lead to losing the appeal. We also make sure that you are ready to deal with the most difficult questions that the judge or the employer's representative might be asking you. The fee for this consultation is $300.
2. Representation at the Unemployment Appeal Hearing
We can also represent you at the appeal hearing. Although this is not always necessary, in many cases it can be really helpful in increasing your chances of winning the appeal, especially if the employer is likely to fight your claim by bringing their own attorneys and if you know that you tend to get nervous during official hearings or when you are confronted by an adverse party who argues against you. This services costs a total $900 and it includes the above mentioned preparation, or $300 for consultation + $600 for a hearing.
Usually, our clients have a preparation consultation, and then shortly after decide whether they would like to have legal representation at a hearing. It's not necessary for you to make up your mind in advance about whether you want the first or the second kind of service.
To proceed with us, you should first submit a brief request for appeal and a hearing to the appeals board within 20 days after receiving the notice of denial of benefits, as required by their rules. In your appeal request briefly describe why you disagree with the decision denying your benefits and state that you would like to have a hearing.
Once you receive a hearing notice, call or e-mail us to schedule a consultation.
If you submit your request for appeal hearing late (i.e. after the 20-day deadline), briefly explain in your appeal the reasons for your delay, such as being out of town, changing mailing address, etc... Being late to submit an appeal request is rarely grounds for losing the appeal hearing, but it's still helpful to explain to the Appeals Board in advance why you did not comply with their 20-day deadline.
To find out more about appealing the denial of unemployment benefits, please read the Appeal's Board "Appeals Procedure".
We look forward to helping you obtain unemployment benefits.