Ethan G. Zelizer

I spoke to Ethan to discuss a problematic employment situation and to see what options I had in terms of legal action. He listened to my story, asked specific questions to get the full picture and discussed my options, while explicitly weighing the pros and cons of each option. After the consultation..., I felt empowered to make an informed decision about my future. Suing my previous employer wasn't the right move for me. Instead, Ethan approached the employer, negotiated a reasonable severance, and I moved on to bigger and better things. Ethan never pushed me in one direction or another. He wanted me to understand my options and make an informed decision. He provided great counsel.

I consulted with Ethan seeking advice to handle pregnancy discrimination in my place of work. I was feeling defeated and I wanted to make sure I was represented by someone that I trusted. I immediately felt comfortable with him. He's to the point. He gave me the time I needed to explain the entire s...ituation without feeling rushed. Action took place before I left our meeting; he took the legal steps to make sure I was protected. After a week of him working with their lawyer, we settled. It was more than I was asking for. I can't say enough about how attentive, professional and kind he has been throughout this entire settlement. I have had to reach out to him a few times to ask questions and resolve a few minor hiccups the came about (all because of the company I was employed at). Ethan was prompt and was able to get me what I needed. I would recommend him to friends and family. It's not everyday you come across an attorney where you fully believe in his ability to get the job done. He has exceeded my expectations. Thank you Ethan!

You need to read my review to understand how good this guy really is. I started at a company that I thought I would spend my career with. Things went south when we had a reorg and my growth potential suddenly shrunk. I found another great opportunity with a competitor -- but not directly competi...ng with products or customers that I previously worked with. I had a non-compete but it was executed so long ago and I wasn't even sure if it was enforceable. Don't those things expire? I signed it when I was hired in 2003. It's been 12+ years! Well, I received a nastygram from the General Counsel of my former company telling me that I needed to quit my new job and pay damages for the "trade secrets" that I had shared. Needless to say, I never shared any trade secrets and I wouldn't. The letter was intense and everybody I knew thought I was going to court. I contacted Ethan based on his reviews and he immediately dealt with something that I wasn't thinking of -- my current employer. He wanted to know everything I had told them, what they knew now and what the relationship was like. He really cared about making my current situation as safe as possible. He directed me on how to talk with my current employer and then made contact with my current employer's counsel so he could advise them on the strength of the noncompete and the chance at enforcement. The noncompete was overbroad in several ways and there was a fair chance that a court wouldn't enforce it. He then found some strong cases that suggested that a court shouldn't try to rewrite the contract if it is overbroad and that taking a noncompete like this to court could be sanctionable. He came up with a game plan and we all signed on. Ethan wrote the opposing attorney with a strong response and a threat to seek sanctions if they tried to enforce an unenforceable contract. More importantly, he spent a good amount of time addressing the facts -- that I was not in a competitive role and that I was not contacting former clients. After two rounds of letters, he insisted on a face-to-face with them so that we could have a candid, BS-free conversation about what I was doing at Company B and why I had not violated my non-compete -- even if it was enforceable. The face-to-face was the key. We looked each other in the eye and just talked it out. I wish everybody did this before filing a freaking lawsuit. Thanks to Ethan, we walked away from the situation amicably with no hard feelings. In fact, and I can't believe that this happened, but my old company HIRED Ethan to redraft their non-competes so that they could be enforced in the future. That seriously happened. That is how well-regarded he is and how well his overtures are received. He hits all the right notes. He is lawyerly when needed and uses common-sense and straightforwardness when appropriate. He's a wizard. Most of all, Ethan never saw me as a cash grab. He could of turned this into a contentious situation and I would have paid him to defend me. However, he saw an opportunity to negotiate and talk thru the situation. It ended up earning him less in fees but far more in reputational value and my sheer admiration. To sum it up: I received a threat of nuclear litigation from my previous employer. Ethan took care of bringing my current employer into the fold, bringing the other side to the table for a no nonsense pow-wow, and after negotiating a walkaway, Ethan was HIRED by the Company that was suing me to rewrite their agreements so they could be enforced in the future. Talk about a win-win-win. If you can't beat him, buy him. You will not find a better attorney within this specialty. He might just be the best attorney I have ever encountered. I cannot wait to recommend him to friends and I am thrilled to sing his praises here. Thank you Ethan.

Hiring an attorney was a little frightening at first because you never know who you can trust. The first time I spoke to Ethan on the phone, I knew he was going to represent me. He returned my phone calls within an hour, always kept me informed of what is going on in my case, and always made sure tha...t no matter what, I would get what I deserve. He is very trustworthy, and doesn’t work just for the money, he works for you. You can tell he loves What he does. He walks you through the steps of the legal process to make sure you fully understand your own rights. He gave me the confidence to stand up and fight. Thank you Ethan, for everything that you have done for me and my case!

I had never hired a Lawyer in my entire life until a little over 8 months ago. I personally interviewed four law firms all who wanted me as their client, but only Ethan Zelizer stood head and shoulders above everyone else. The legal process can be very intimidating, especially, if you are a novic...e to the whole affair. Ethan Zelizer and his team at HR Law Counsel were outstanding. I never felt left in the dark. They explained everything to me in a professional manner, advised me and consulted with me when necessary. I was the most impressed with my case results. I ended up with a very reasonable settlement. We were ready to go to court but this was a better choice. At no time, did I feel that my Lawyer gave me a pie in the sky expectation regarding my personal case. Instead, I was given the truth and realistic advice. You would be lucky to have Ethan as your Attorney. There is no one else that I would want to represent me in my legal affairs.