Jeffrey Andrew Rager

I found myself facing disability discrimination and had to search for someone to represent me. From the moment I got off the phone with Jeff Rager I knew that he was the one I needed to represent me. His level of expertise was immediately evident, and he knew the laws that impacted my case inside ...and out. He was patient and generous with his time willing to answer my questions, over and over, if he needed to. He was direct and honest about everything even when it could be anxiety producing. His support was unwavering. Mr. Rager was always prepared and his negotiating skills were outstanding. He was strong and not to be pushed over. He knew what my case deserved and in spite of early offers to settle, he stood firmly for what he felt I deserved given everything that had been taken from me and my family. Ultimately the decisions he made and all his hard work on my behalf paid off. He succeeded and he won my case. It has taken me a long time to put this down on paper, because each time I sat down to write it, it never seemed to do him justice. I could not have done this without him. I highly recommend him and can never thank him enough for everything. If you need an outstanding lawyer, he is the one.

I had been laid off for reasons i suspected were discriminatory, and after speaking with Jeff, realized how clear cut and awful the whole thing was. Jeff and his staff were thorough in their discovery, and found a trail of double talk and attempts to keep the all the mistakes under the rug. Jeff a...nd his staff were considerate, determined, professional, and personable. They had mountains of paperwork thrown at them, and still managed to pull from that the picture that proved our case right. Jeff fought hard to bring the other party to justice. Although we did not go to trial, and we really wanted to get our case to court, Jeff also knew when it was time to compromise. Our situation at that time was tricky, and Jeff's wisdom and guidance got us to a settlement that was more than satisfactory. If there were such a thing as a Super Hero in the court-world of litigation, it would be Jeff. He is everything you want in a lawyer, an ally, or someone you can trust 100 percent. Jeff is my first, best recommendation.

Mr. Jeff Rager handled a wrongful termination case for me when I was terminated for "Reduction in Force" reasons in the construction industry. Age and gender discrimination were factors along with an outstanding bonus that my former employers did not want to pay. After seven years with the firm pro...viding extraordinary results, less qualified younger males were retained while I was terminated. This was the most stressful time in my life, but Mr. Rager's calm, determined manner gave me hope and helped focus my energies into re-establishing my career. Mr. Rager went to work on the legal remedy. On my behalf, Mr. Rager sued the firm which was operating under several names and several of the individual officers on different counts. We obtained a favorable EEOC determination. Mr. Rager explained each approach with me and solicited my buy-in for each one. I felt like I had control and input into this process. He explained how the system works and the probable timeline. He introduced me to his associates which included his legal secretary, the forensic accountant, psychiatrist and other attorney who made some of the minor appearances. The experts he used were knowledgeable and normal personalities, always professional. Mr. Rager kept me informed on proceedings and was a stalwart supporter during my depositions. Mr. Rager knew my case so much better than the defendant’s attorneys which was quite evident during his masterful depositions of my former supervisors and executives. Those former bosses who had made the wrongful termination decisions were squirming and thoroughly sweating it as Mr. Rager made it clear what they had done or when they weren’t being truthful. Also, Mr. Rager did not give up hope of settlement. The first court-ordered mediation went nowhere. My former employer, their insurance company and the various attorneys could not agree on much of anything, plus they hadn’t been involved. Frankly, I didn’t hold much hope in the second mediation either that was a last-ditch effort before the court date. But Mr. Rager had pushed for a mediator he had good experience with and after 8 or 10 hours we were able to come to an agreement. My former employers were in shock – they claimed they had never settled before for more than a few thousand dollars. I have no doubt that Mr. Rager would have represented my interests very well in court. He is polished yet genuine, very smart but without being cocky. His manner and approach are forthright and I think that any jury would find Mr. Rager easy to understand and listen to. Mr. Rager and I had discussed settlement including amounts and risk. For me, this was the right decision. Mr. Rager said he would have loved to try the case, which I believe him. It would have been great to publicly expose that employer’s despicable actions. But there is always a risk, and the settlement amount was very generous, mainly due to the facts and their fear factor because of Mr. Rager’s reputation and previous jury awards. I have worked with several other attorneys and firms in the course of my career in the construction industry so am familiar with a breadth of styles and capabilities. I would use Mr. Jeff Rager again and highly recommend him to others. He exemplifies the word advocate.

I have been healthcare professional for over 20 years, with very good performance reviews and never a discipline. In 2008, I was hastily terminated from my job and deprived of a chance to even defend myself on accusations set forth about my performance. The accusations were without merit and the inv...estigation the company pursued lacked completeness. You can imagine my shock and devastation coming to work one day and leaving unemployed an hour later. Some of my co-workers were in disbelief and advised I seek legal advice. Something I would not have considered and knew nothing about. I had no idea how to go about even finding the right attorney for representation. It was then that I learned of Mr. Rager’s status as an honest, trustworthy attorney. After meeting with Mr. Rager, and discussing my case, we felt confident that he could help me. Jeff Rager is a man with high integrity who is professional, knowledgeable and incredibly personable. He is always responsive to his client’s needs. As his client, his replies to me either by phone or email were always quick, no matter how trivial the question. He is down to earth and always told me where I stood in the case as well as make recommendations on how to proceed. Mr. Rager stands passionate about his job and compassionate when helping those who are wronged in the employment industry. His approach in the courtroom is exemplary; always being cognizant of his appearance and presentation while maintaining respect for all court members, including the witnesses, and fellow attorneys. No matter which side they are on! As a professional myself and being unable to obtain employment for 16 months, I became depressed and doubting myself. Mr. Rager would not let this happen. He continually inspired trust and confidence in me to go on. He frequently reminded me during my low points, that I executed no wrong-doing to warrant my dismissal from my job. Mr. Rager had never faltered in his believability of me nor the case at hand. He even went above and beyond in trying to assist me in finding new employment. I highly recommend Mr. Rager. With his expertise in employment law, I could not have asked for a more caring and competent attorney.

Attorney Rager is a gifted investigator, detective and litigator. His astute attention to detail and innate understanding of law, combined with his mastery of business administration makes him an unbeatable force in both personal and corporate forums. Attorney Rager is very personable, professional... and capable and never wavers or retreats from the opposition. Whether you need to take on a Corporate Giant, HMO or Small Business Owner, Attorney Jeffrey Andrew Rager is you man!