Employment Law

Legal Services for the Employee

Wilchins Cosentino & Novins Law Firm

Our employment law attorneys protect the interests of executives and professionals by drafting and negotiating employment agreements.

As employment lawyers, we advise, counsel and negotiate on behalf of our client, the employee, where the employment agreement often includes the potential for significant financial upside such as equity, bonuses and other incentives.

Litigation is an option if the case cannot be settled. As employment litigation attorneys, we represent clients in matters including the following:

  • Discrimination
  • Retaliation
  • Harassment
  • Wrongful termination
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Breach of contract

Meet Our Employment Law Attorneys at Wilchins Cosentino & Novins

MA Attorney Susan Donaldson Novins

Susan Donaldson Novins

Partner

MA Attorney David Burgess

David Burgess

Of Counsel

MA Attorney Ellen J. Messing

Ellen J. Messing

Senior Counsel

MA Attorney Michael Rabieh

Michael S. Rabieh

Attorney

Representative Work

Routinely negotiate separation packages for executives and professionals to address all elements of complex compensation agreements including but not limited to stock options and deferred bonuses.

Routinely review and negotiate employment offers for executives and professionals.

Settlement of claimed sexual harassment and wrongful termination against employer after client disclosed that she was pregnant.

Why WCN for Employment Law Matters

Why Law Firm

Right-sized. We are large enough to have the depth of expertise and knowledge, while small enough to be available, accessible and personal.

High Caliber Legal Services. Our employment attorneys are experienced, highly skilled and solutions oriented. We are objective, independent and keep an open mind.
Breadth of Practice Areas. We designed our law firm and our practice areas to offer a breadth of legal expertise to best serve our clients.
Concierge Approach. Our clients are assured of our accessibility, personal attention and skilled guidance as we seamlessly and adeptly address their legal needs.
Exceptional Value. We deliver exceptional value by being efficient; offering value that Boston-based firms cannot match.
Longevity. Our emphasis on exceptional service has resulted in client relationships measured in years.
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David Burgess defended me against a non-compete claim … I was impressed with David’s ability to assimilate complex technical information I provided, and use it to formulate legal arguments that demolished the plaintiff’s claims.

– T.H.

Thank you, Susan, for all your diligence, hard work, and patience (with me) on negotiating my agreement and getting me to a great place! It was appreciated more than you know.

– Client

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