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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Recommend

It was a pleasure working with Jacob on my employment matter against one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. and the world. Jacob demonstrated professionalism and responsiveness throughout the process. Specifically: Effective Communication: Jacob successfully drafted and sent a well-...crafted first communication to my employer under tight deadlines during the holiday season. Favorable Outcome & Cost Efficiency: Thanks to Jacob’s guidance, we achieved a favorable outcome at a reasonable legal cost. During our initial consultation, he provided a clear cost estimate, which made it easier for me to make an informed decision. Innovative Case Management App: Jacob’s custom-developed case management app proved to be an invaluable tool in organizing facts and evidence efficiently. I hope he will one day be able to commercialize this app to assist other law firms in streamlining their case management processes. I highly recommend Jacob if you're dealing with an employment law matter in Virginia.

Posted by Markus | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Jacob Small successfully and substantially resolved my employment matters.

Jacob Small is an exceptional employment attorney who helped me navigate through a complex legal situation with professionalism and expertise. Jacob and his paralegal, Alice, were attentive, responsive, and dedicated to resolving my legal matters. They took the time to listen to my concerns, th...oroughly investigate my situation, and develop a strategic plan to achieve the best possible outcome. Throughout the entire process, Jacob kept me informed and provided clear, concise explanations of the legal process and my options. In addition, Jacob was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, which greatly alleviated my stress and uncertainty. Thanks to Jacob's expertise, dedication, commitment and advocacy, my legal matters were successfully and substantially resolved. Thus, I proudly recommend J. Madison PLC if you are in need of an employment attorney.

Posted by Jeff | April 08, 2021 | Employment & Labor

Great Lawyer, Great Person

I had a fantastic case evaluation with Mr. Small. He was well prepared for our discussion, having really spent time reviewing the details I had provided. He gave meaningful guidance on the pros and cons of pursuing my case in different potential ways, and helped me make decisions about how to proceed.... He also took the time to talk through concerns about how to navigate the ongoing relationship with the employer to maximally protect myself and keep my legal options open. Above all, Mr. Small showed the utmost respect towards me as a human, not just a potential client. He repeatedly showed, through his supportive words and his keen legal advice, that he respected the difficulty of my situation and that he cared about the best possible outcomes for me personally, professionally, financially, and, of course, legally. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Small to anyone facing the misfortune of unfavorable treatment by an employer. His honest, experienced voice will help guide you through what may be one of the toughest challenges of your career. That's what he's done for me.

Posted by Melissa | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly Recommend

Jacob Small made a big difference in my life by representing me in litigation. It was serendipity that I was referred over to him from another firm. Jacob is extremely knowledgeable of employment law, he’s very professional, incredibly hard working and thorough. There was not one single time that I d...oubted he would take my case to victory. I believe he truly cares about justice at the end of the day, and he helped me get mine. He was extraordinarily responsive and extremely tech savvy which I thought was impressive and useful to keep everything organized. I would 110% recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by Mark | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Costly advice financially, time spent and emotionally

I am not sure how to best express my disappointment with Jacob Small. I am also having difficulty finding a growth and learning opportunity from the whole experience working with him. The advice to pursue this route was very costly financially to my wife and I, to our time, and most importantly t...o each of us emotionally. Further, the recommendation to consider pursuing action with another attorney after reading evidence spent months worth preparing, was very inconsiderate. Overall, not a positive customer experience whatsoever. Perhaps the only thing learned was to trust my instincts and not the advice given. I have no desire to experience any part of this regreful decision ever again.

Jacob Small

Replied last April 05, 2018

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Mark. I certainly wish I had met your expectations. You, like all of my clients, deserve my best efforts in pursuing your goals, and that's what I try to provide. I will reach out to you offline to discuss this with you and to try to learn how I can do a better job in the future. Here is my promise to Mark and to everyone who elects to speak to me about a case or to hire me: I want to be the best attorney out there at getting my clients the results they want and deserve. I will learn from this opportunity and continue to improve.

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