Business Details
17 Years
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Emergency
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Experienced Employment Law & Discrimination Attorneys in New Bedford
At Lowrie & Andrew, we have dedicated our practice to advocating for individuals facing employment law challenges, discrimination, and civil rights violations. With over 30 years of combined legal experience, our team specializes in representing employees across Southeastern Massachusetts in cases involving wrongful termination, workplace harassment, and unlawful discrimination. We focus on securing justice through litigation in state and federal courts, as well as before agencies like the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Our approach emphasizes personalized legal strategies, ensuring clients understand their rights and receive the compensation they deserve. We offer 24/7 availability for urgent matters and flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate our clients' needs. Our track record includes successful outcomes in complex cases involving age, race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation discrimination, as well as employment contract disputes and unemployment benefits appeals.
Services
Employment Law
Discrimination Cases
Civil Rights Litigation
Severance Agreements
Unemployment Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in employment law litigation.
- Our attorneys have secured settlements and verdicts for victims of discrimination.
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters.
- Our practice focuses exclusively on employee rights and workplace justice.
- We provide free initial consultations with no upfront costs.
Services
Employment Law
Our employment law practice protects workers facing wrongful termination, contract disputes, and wage violations. We represent clients in negotiations, administrative hearings, and court proceedings. Our attorneys specialize in Massachusetts labor regulations and federal employment statutes.
Discrimination Cases
We handle all forms of workplace discrimination including age, race, gender, and disability-based cases. Our team files complaints with MCAD and EEOC while pursuing litigation for damages. We protect employees from retaliation and harassment.
Civil Rights Litigation
Our firm litigates civil rights violations in employment, housing, and public accommodations. We enforce protections under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Our attorneys secure remedies for clients facing systemic discrimination.
Severance Agreements
We review and negotiate severance packages to ensure fair compensation for terminated employees. Our attorneys analyze release documents to protect clients' legal rights. We advise on waiver implications and negotiate better terms.
Unemployment Appeals
We represent clients appealing denied unemployment claims before the Division of Unemployment Assistance. Our team handles hearings and appeals to secure rightful benefits. We challenge employer disputes and procedural errors.
Questions
What employment law cases do you handle?
We handle wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, contract disputes, and wage violations under Massachusetts and federal law.
How much does an initial consultation cost?
We offer free initial consultations with no upfront fees for employment law and discrimination cases.
Do you handle cases outside New Bedford?
We represent clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts including Fall River, Taunton, Cape Cod, and surrounding counties.
Can I sue for workplace discrimination?
Yes, Massachusetts law protects employees from discrimination based on protected characteristics through MCAD and court proceedings.
What if I signed a severance agreement?
Contact us immediately - we review agreements to identify potential legal challenges and protect your rights.
