Pinar Araz

Pinar was wonderful to work with! We hit the ground right from the start of the phone call and helped me form my strategy for negotiating a severance agreement. She helped me understand the broader situation at play and gave wonderful advice with explicit and easy to understand communication. I hi...ghly recommend working with Pinar

I recently had the pleasure of working with Pinar Araz for the creation of our company's employee handbook. The level of expertise and attention to detail was truly remarkable. From start to finish, she demonstrated a deep understanding of our company culture and legal requirements, ensuring that eve...ry aspect of the handbook was tailored to our specific needs. The final product was not only comprehensive and clear but also beautifully structured, making it easy for our employees to understand and follow. The professionalism and promptness in communication made the entire process seamless. I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of work and the dedication to client satisfaction. Highly recommended for any business looking to develop or refine their employee handbook.

As a small business owner who had never encountered employee-related issues before, I recently found myself facing an EEOC complaint from a former employee. The challenges with this individual, ranging from attendance issues to attitude problems and task completion difficulties, led me to make the di...fficult decision to terminate their employment. Despite my efforts to provide various opportunities within the company, the situation did not improve over several months, necessitating the termination. About a month after the termination, I received notice that this former employee had filed a discrimination complaint against me with the EEOC. I was feeling uncertain about how to navigate this legal challenge, and a friend recommended Pinar as a skilled employment lawyer. From our first meeting, it became evident that I had found a lawyer I could trust. Pinar guided me through the steps of the EEOC complaint process, conducted a prompt and thorough investigation to find out what led to the termination, and crafted an exceptional position statement in response to his allegations. While we have not received EEOC’s decision yet, I am confident that it will be a favorable one thanks to Pinar's diligence and the quality of our position statement. If you find yourself in need of legal representation in employment matters, Pinar is the attorney you can trust to advocate on your behalf effectively.

I normally do not take time to write long reviews but this time I feel I owed it to Ms Araz. I had the privilege of working with Pinar recently to negotiate my severance package with my former employer, and I was beyond impressed with the outstanding service I received from her. From the initial cons...ultation to the final agreement, her expertise and dedication made the entire process smooth and successful. Pinar took the time to thoroughly review my situation, providing insightful advice and strategic recommendations. Throughout the negotiation process, she demonstrated exceptional communication skills, keeping me informed at every step and ensuring I understood the implications of each decision. Pinar’s standout qualities are her promptness, tenacity, and commitment to advocating for the best possible outcome for me. She skillfully negotiated terms that exceeded my expectations, securing a severance package that not only addressed my immediate needs, but also set a solid foundation for my future. Beyond her legal expertise, Pinar exhibited genuine empathy and support during what was a very challenging and emotionally draining time for me. If you're looking for a lawyer who will go above and beyond to secure the best possible outcome for you, look no further.