Susanne Bines Hafer

I contacted and consulted with Susanne following my departure after 10 years at a large and well-resourced financial service firm. The specific issue related to a reasonably complex non-solicit agreement I had in place and being interpreted differently by different parties. Susanne reviewed the ...document and made specific recommendations to me for how to handle some final but delicate details. Her advice brought all issues to a quick and satisfactory conclusion. I've worked with employment lawyers during my career both as an employer and employee. From a skill and advocacy standpoint, Susanne is top shelf.

When I finally had the courage to come forward after months of enduring sexual harassment in the workplace, my biggest fear was that nobody would believe me. Susanne not only believed in me but fought hard for me. Susanne is a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer but more importantly she is a kind and ...empathetic person who genuinely cares for her clients. Through the course of my relationship with Susanne she made a sincere effort to understand my needs and based on her compassionate assessment was able to recommend ideas, actions and outcomes that met my own personal goals. Susanne was always patient, kind and supportive. She offered a listening ear when I needed comfort and was a strong ally when I needed to fight. The circumstances that brought me to Susanne’s office were devastating but I could not be more grateful for the pleasure of knowing and working with her.

Susanne helped explain the details and limits of my non-compete and advised on strategies to make the most of my situation. She also had insight on what I could do ... steps I hadn't thought of that could be very beneficial. Definitely recommend to anyone recently let go with a non-compete agreemen...t.