Who We Are
Smith Law is a Manhattan boutique labor-rights firm for New York's technology professionals. Our mission is to restore livelihoods after unjust dismissal and protect careers with precision. Established within the last three years, our lead attorney brings 15 years of courtroom and negotiation experience.
We move fast: within 24 hours we triage your matter, secure records, and set leverage. We pair data-driven severance benchmarks with surgical strategy tailored to equity, RSUs, and IP common to NYC tech. A lean 2–5 person team ensures direct senior attention and rapid execution.
We commit to clear scopes, mid-range fees, and timelines measured in weeks, not months. If you were dismissed without cause, we will contest it and secure the compensation you earned. Schedule a confidential consultation today.
Our Services
Wrongful Termination Defense
We investigate, preserve evidence, and apply New York protections to reverse decisions or win compensation fast.
Severance & Exit Negotiation
We maximize salary, equity, bonuses, COBRA, and references, often lifting initial offers significantly while keeping talks discreet.
Retaliation Claims
If you were punished for reporting misconduct or bias, we pursue relief, back pay, and protections while safeguarding your reputation.
Non-Compete & IP Protection
We neutralize overbroad restrictions and safeguard your code and inventions so you can accept your next role with confidence.
What Sets Us Apart
24-Hour Case Triage
Speak with counsel within 24 hours; we issue preservation notices and draft demand letters immediately.
Maximized Severance Value
We benchmark Manhattan tech exits and use precise comparables to raise offers 20–50% on pay, equity, and benefits.
Direct Attorney Access
Work directly with a senior attorney—no call centers, no layers. Your case receives focused, strategic attention.
Fast, Strategic Execution
Our compact team and proven playbooks move your matter from intake to negotiation in days, not months.
Tech-Savvy Counsel
We understand RSUs, vesting cliffs, PIPs, and IP common to NYC IT roles, protecting equity and career mobility.
Manhattan Courtroom Insight
Local New York knowledge of judges and employer counsel informs sharper strategy, timing, and outcomes.
What Our Clients Say
"Smith Law lifted my severance by 42% and added three months of COBRA. They opened talks within a week and closed my case in nine days without drama."
Daniel Park
Senior Software Engineer, SoHo
"After a no-cause firing, they secured 12 weeks of back pay, a neutral reference, and narrowed my non-compete so I could accept a new offer. Flawless execution."
Maria Alvarez
IT Project Manager, Upper East Side
"My initial package jumped by $48,000 and accelerated RSU vesting after Smith Law stepped in. Strategy was crisp, respectful, and resolved in under two weeks."
Ethan Rosen
Data Scientist, Financial District
Frequently Asked Questions
Defend Your Career—Start Today
Wrongfully dismissed? Our 15-year advocacy moves fast. Speak with counsel now to secure pay, benefits, and leverage.