Legal Services — Thurgood

While traditional law firms turn away qualified plaintiffs for a variety of reasons, Thurgood accepts all employees who meet the minimum threshold to file a charge with the EEOC, OSHA, or the Department of Labor.

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Employee Representation

Everyone deserves justice, whether they have an attorney or not.

Thurgood is an Employee Advocacy Firm authorized to represent employee claims with the EEOC, OSHA, and Dept. of Labor. Our mission is to make sure all qualified claimants have representation, including those who fall outside the scope of a traditional employment law firm.

Short tenure with the employer
“Old” claims within the statute of limitations
Imperfect documentation of protected actions
“Low value” claims

How It Works

Let an experienced employment advocate represent your interests.

In compliance with state and federal statutes, clients sign a Limited Representation Agreement authorizing Thurgood to negotiate with your employer and/or file a charge with the relevant authority for your case.   

After filing, Thurgood represents the claimant throughout the process — similar to traditional law firm representation.

The Filing Process

Over 90% of claims are successfully resolved without going to court.

Thurgood files claims with the EEOC, OSHA, and other state and federal authorities. Designed to be an alternative to the court system, these agencies provide an investigator to look into the details of your case and have jurisdiction to facilitate a settlement or issue a finding, with the vast majority of cases avoiding public court proceedings.

Affordable Service

Attorneys and advocates work together to serve you efficiently.

Thurgood reviews cases internally with counsel, while our experienced non-attorney advocates represent your interests in proceedings with your employer, in accordance with the law.

This allows us to provide expert service while keeping costs down — the kind of service we wish we had when we faced our own employment problems.

What Happens

Conflict Resolution Settlement Mediation Attorney Process

What Happens	Conflict Resolution	Settlement Mediation	Attorney Process

What Happens	Conflict Resolution	Settlement Mediation	Attorney Process
STEP 1 Notify Your Employer	Mediation Notification We’ll inform your employer of your intent to file a legal claim — and that you’re open to discussing other options first. Included for $259		Notification of Representation Your attorney will inform your employer that you’d like to negotiate. Attorney Fee: 25-40%
STEP 2 Present an Offer	Proposal for Resolution We’ll present a variety of options, including a mutual agreement to part ways. Included for $259	Settlement Offer We’ll provide the legal research needed to justify your maximum ask. Included for $259	Settlement Offer Your attorney will use their discretion to determine an amount. Attorney Fee: 25-40%
STEP 3 Employer Response	Continued Mediation If your employer agrees to negotiate, we’ll facilitate an agreement between the two parties. If not, there is no extra fee. Service Fee: 15%		Continued Negotiation Your attorney will meet with the company to reach an agreement. Attorney Fee: 25-40%
STEP 4 Possible Legal Action	Filing Your Claim If your employer won’t negotiate, or cannot reach an agreement, we’ll file your legal complaint with the correct authorities. Included for $259		Legal Representation Your attorney will file with the same authorities & assist throughout the process. Attorney Fee: 25-40%