Irene E Bassock

Irene E Bassock

also known as Irene Magish

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 30 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at West Hartford, CT
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements, Wrongful Termination ... +2 more

71 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT

About Irene

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

I provide legal counsel to professionals on matters affecting their employment, including separations, wrongful terminations, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing.

31 years

50%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

I review all types of employment agreements for my clients, such as those for separations (severance) and those restricting certain activities (non-competes, non-solicitations, non-disclosure).

20%
Discrimination 10%

If you have been treated differently because of your protected status, then you may have a claim against your employer for illegal discrimination.

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

I counsel clients who have experienced unwanted sexual advances or who are working in a hostile work environment.

10%
Wrongful Termination 10%

I help clients who have been terminated because of their protected class or their complaints about misconduct or illegal activity in the workplace.

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-39%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 5 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2020

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 30 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 29 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Empower Legal Group LLC

71 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT, 06107

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Irene E Bassock's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Byron | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Straight Shooter

If you ever need someone trustworthy, honest, and gets at it! She can be found here, and her name is Irene Bassock

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Top-notch Attorney!

I hired Atty. Bassock for an employment discrimination case. She was extremely competent, organized, calm and very communicative. She really helped me understand the process with CHRO and my other options. She involved me every step of the way. Atty. Bassock was very direct, assertive and strate...gic in her approach for handling my case. I felt completely supported. The case outcome was better than I expected. I would highly recommend her!

Posted by Eileen | July 07, 2020

Executive Director/CEO

Attorney Irene E. Bassock responded to my request for her legal expertise with expediency, professionalism, empathy, and detailed information. Attorney Bassock relieved my concerns promptly and comprehensively so I could move forward with confidence regarding my issues.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Irene Bassock is a knowledgalbe and extremely comptetent employment lawyer

Irene has been on both sides of employment law; she has knowledge and experience working on behalf of large corporations negotiating and protecting their rights when it comes to employment law but also has the valuable experience of helping the individual who finds themselves wrongfully terminated b...y that large corporation. It is extremely fortunate and rare to find a lawyer who understands both sides of employment law - for the powerful and for the not so powerful. Irene Bassock is the lawyer you want on your side!

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Super helpful, highly recommend

Irene was so helpful in assisting me with reviewing my contract after I had been laid off. She was able to provide guidance, support and suggestions for going forward. She is extremely easy to talk to and non judgmental. Working with Irene definitely put my mind at ease regarding my work situation an...d I am very glad I chose to work with her.

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Irene E Bassock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ulysses Whitehead

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great Attorney. Very knowledgeable"

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Jamie Sternberg

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have no hesitation referring clients who need advice from the employee side to Irene. Irene has immense experience in the field of employment law due to her long tenure practicing in this area at The Hartford. I have seen Irene's law firm grown and thrive since she founded it in 2019. I am very fortunate to call Irene a friend and a mentor."

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Deborah McKenna

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Irene through our mutual association with the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association. I have found her to be highly intelligent, thoughtful, empathetic and a strong advocate. I would happily recommend her."

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Joan Wilson

Wrongful termination lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Irene and am thrilled that I have someone so knowledgeable, compassionate and engaged to refer my clients when they have been terminated or need assistance with any employment matter."

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Andrew Golden

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow plaintiff-side employment lawyer and former in-house colleague, I am delighted to endorse Irene with the highest confidence. She combines top legal acumen with a unique understanding of corporate structure, which she uses strategically to obtain outstanding results for her clients. As importantly, she is compassionate, honest and fair. Finally, Irene is truly an excellent counselor....when advising clients she focuses not only on the immediate legal issues, but on all ancillary circumstances in order to help each client make the best decisions."

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Mary Healy

Unknown lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As an attorney who has worked along side Attorney Bassock in the past, I can tell you that she will impress you with her intelligence, work ethic and especially with the results she will obtain. She is well know for her ability to relate to clients and her never ending energy in representing her clients’ interests."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Chairman's Award, Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Work Experience

2002 - 2019

AVP, Assistant Managing General Counsel, Hartford Financial Insurance Company, Inc.

1999 - 2002

Associate, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy

Associations

2015 - Present

Women United

Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Worldcrisa v. Armstrong, 129 F.3d 71 (2d Cir. 1997)

Appeal granted

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Education

1995

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Gettysburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

New England Women's Policy Conference Considerations in Implementing Pay Equity Practices

2011

Connecticut Privacy Forum

HR Issues Involving Handling and Protecting the Data of Your Own Employees

Publications

Activity

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