Firstly, I am not a litigious person. I wasn't before this experience, and I'm still not. But when…read morefaced with what I believed was a severe injustice--not only to myself, but to taxpayers--litigation became the only path left. Going against the government is not an easy undertaking.
Initially, I was consulting with a local firm that did not offer contingency representation for cases involving government entities. The prospect of moving forward pro se was daunting, but I seriously considered it. In hindsight, that would have been disastrous.
Fortunately, I spoke with Ben Yormak. He quickly recognized the areas of the case that were provable, the issues that were arguable, and, more importantly, how the pieces fit together.
This was a multifaceted case. Ben had the ability to cut through the noise and see the path forward with remarkable clarity.
Interacting with his office was seamless and fluid. Communication was handled with the client experience in mind, and Ben explained the motions, strategy, and actions being taken at every stage of the process. I never felt as though the legal machinery was simply moving around me without explanation.
After a lengthy process, the case ultimately went to mediation. Although I believed strongly in the merits of the case, mediation presented a practical opportunity for resolution.
Having seen Ben advocate during mediation, I came away confident that I would have been equally comfortable proceeding to trial with him. Ben's opening presentation reinforced that confidence. He handled it with precision, command, and style. His presence was extremely effective.
The mediation took place over Zoom. On our side, it was Ben and me. In the other window were seven senior individuals representing the other side. Frankly, having that many people involved seemed counterintuitive to reaching an agreement; at times, it felt like the attorneys alone might have had an easier time getting to the point.
And I have to include this because it captures the visual perfectly: when I looked at the Zoom screen, it was like looking into Neiman Marcus on Ben's side and the JCPenney catalog in the other window.
That may not be conventional legal-review language, but neither was the experience.
I would recommend Yormak Law to anyone needing employment-law representation. Ben is highly effective, strategically sharp, accessible, and capable of navigating a complicated case without losing sight of the person sitting next to him.
Highly effective--with a stylish twist.