Jeffrey Andrew Rager

I was an employee of a MAJOR Hotel terminated after almost 20 years of service I didnt understand why,so I decided to comtact an Attorney after reviewing many attorneys over a 2 week period I came across Mr.Rager so I called.Right from the start I was made to feel like my case mattered during my co...nsultation they gathered my information and I was told they would review it and get back to me . Upon reading a few of Mr Ragers reviews a few past clients went on to say if you are lucky he will take you case, so I sat back and waited hoping to hear from him because just talking over the phone I knew if he would represent me he was the one I wanted on my side, he was very up front honest and caring which made me comfortable. He told me he would take my case and it may be a long haul but he will be by my side through it all, he never ever made me feel my case didnt matter ,and by my side he stayed we went through depos and mediation he never let the Hotels attorneys get out of hand , he made 1 of the hardest times of my life a lot easier. He always kept me up to date and made sure I understood exactly what was going on, at no time did I have any dobuts in Mr Rager win or lose . He is a very honest and caring attorney and hands down a winner in my book. He had the confidence in me even when i was filled with dobut about myself. .He was readily available if I ever had a question no matter how big or small amazing and I am blessed that he is on my side. Thank you Mr.Rager for your hard work and your total dedication to me as a client I know you were the right choice by far..

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.

My case was highly emotional as I had worked as a nurse at the same hospital for twenty-five years when I was forced to resign. Jeff and his staff worked relentlessly, keeping me informed and part of the process throughout the duration of my case. In the end, I had a favorable outcome. Since the r...esolution of my case, I have referred others to Mr. Rager as I thorougly trust him. You can too. He will do right by you.

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.