Prior to working and consulting with Jeff Risman on my employment issues, I felt all lawyers were self serving and dishonest to a degree. However my feelings have changed 1000% at least when it comes to obtaining advise and consulting from Jeff. I've used Jeff on two distinct occasions. One s...ituation had involved a past employer withholding contractually obligated performance bonus payments upon my departure from the company. Needless to say Jeff provided me with the insight and information to work with my previous employer to obtain what was rightfully owed. We avoided litigation and any legal services. The other occasion was with a potential employer working through a recruiter whom was seeking to obtain confidential information. With Jeff's help we avoided all uncomfortable confrontations and with him wound up going direct to the organizations HR department to fulfill all my new hire needs. Thanks to Jeff I was able to become gainfully employed with out the harassment of the external recruiter. I now feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jeff on other personal and professional matters.