QUESTION
can I deduct attorney fees paid to review employment separation agreement
Asked on Apr 08th, 2020 on Labor and Employment - Michigan
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I was separated from my position without cause, was given a separation agreement and I had an attorney review the documents. I live in MI but my employer is in IL
1 ANSWER
Usually each party is responsible for their own attorney fees. In an Erisa disability lawsuit prevailing party in a law suit can seek attorney fees. In a separation agreement you could ask for payment of your lawyer's fees.
Answered on Apr 19th, 2020 at 6:02 AM