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How Lawyers Work

No lawyer will take my wrongful termination case

Turned down by every wrongful termination lawyer? Here is why employment attorneys reject strong cases, and the out-of-court options that still let you pursue your claim.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

How Lawyers Work

I didn’t want to give up 30–40% of my settlement

Don’t want to give 30–40% of your settlement to a lawyer? Here is why contingency fees sit there, and how the lower-cost agency route can leave more of any recovery with you.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

How Lawyers Work

I didn’t want to pay a big retainer fee

Don’t want to pay a big retainer for an employment lawyer? Retainers are tied to hourly billing, which is uncommon for employee cases. See contingency and lower-cost alternatives.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

How Lawyers Work

How much does a wrongful termination lawyer cost?

How much does a wrongful termination lawyer cost in 2026? Contingency fees are commonly 30–40%; hourly billing is uncommon for employee-side cases. See the full breakdown and a lower-cost alternative.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

How Lawyers Work

Lawyers couldn’t relate to me or my work situation

Felt like a lawyer couldn’t relate to you or your job? Here is how the human side of intake works, why it can affect strong cases, and how to get an objective assessment.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

How Lawyers Work

Lawyers didn’t understand my case

Did a lawyer seem to not understand your wrongful termination case? Often it is how the facts were presented. Here is how to organize your story — and a tool that does it for you.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

How Lawyers Work

Lawyers said my case is too small

Told your wrongful termination case is too small for a lawyer? Here is what that really means, why it happens, and how to pursue a smaller claim through the agency process.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 7, 2026

Navigating HR

The PIP: How “Performance Improvement Plan” Became "Pretense for Impending Purge"

When “improvement plans” are really dismissal scripts in disguise — how to recognize, respond to, and protect yourself from a PIP that’s being used as a pretext to fire you.

Thurgood Resource Library · Oct 7, 2025

Navigating HR

Do Arbitration Clauses Really Take Away Your Rights at Work?

Arbitration clauses don’t erase your civil rights. Learn how the EEOC and state agencies can still take action if your employer discriminates. If you’ve started a new job and spotted an...

Thurgood Resource Library · Oct 1, 2025

Case Studies

Denied Advancement in a Hostile Work Environment

A pharmaceutical sales representative overcame racial discrimination and a hostile work environment, securing a favorable settlement.Note: This case was handled by Thurgood, Inc.

Thurgood Resource Library · Sep 23, 2025

Case Studies

Fighting Back Against Gender Profiling & Discrimination

How a flight attendant overcame gender discrimination and wrongful termination after reporting sexual assault, and secured a favorable settlement. Note: This case was handled by Thurgood, Inc.

Thurgood Resource Library · Sep 22, 2025

Case Studies

When an Employer Violates FMLA-Protected Medical Leave

A project manager challenged wrongful termination after FMLA-protected medical leave, securing a favorable settlement.Note: This case was handled by Thurgood, Inc. and is anonymized to maintain...

Thurgood Resource Library · Sep 16, 2025

Why Non-Attorney Representation is the Future of Employment Law

Thurgood helps employees navigate wrongful terminations, employment discrimination, and other workplace issues by providing access to attorneys and expert non-attorney representation.

Thurgood Resource Library · May 13, 2025

Navigating HR

Bad Employers vs. Illegal Activity: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between bad bosses, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and when it's time to contact the EEOC, OSHA, or seek a settlement.This article is for informational purpos...

Thurgood Resource Library · Apr 27, 2025

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Thurgood Resource Library · Dec 8, 2023

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Thurgood Resource Library · Dec 8, 2023

Filing Options

Filing a Lawsuit

If you plan to file a lawsuit under federal law alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ...

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 25, 2023

Filing Options

Filing a State-level Complaint

Employment discrimination on account of race, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, genetic information, and pregnant workers is illegal on both the federal level and the...

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 25, 2023

Filing Options

Filing a Federal-level Complaint

If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40...

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 25, 2023

Terms of Service

Thurgood is an employee advocacy firm, utilizing Authorized Justice Practitioners to represent employment matters under the jurisdiction of the EEOC, OSHA, and other administrative agencies.

Thurgood Resource Library · Jun 24, 2023