I found this company through a Facebook ad and was contacted shortly after with a message asking me to call. A few minutes later, I got another message telling me to call again. When I did, I was told almost immediately that their firm only represents employees of private companies. This could've been made clear from the beginning -- it felt like a waste of time and poor communication overall. read more

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I came to Mr. Jacob Whitehead stressed and unsure about my case. From day one, he and his legal team explained everything to me very clearly, handled negotiations with the company, and secured a settlement that exceeded my expectations. Mr. Whitehead and his legal team have a thorough knowledge of the labor and employment laws, and they defended my case with determination. They are responsive and very professional. I highly recommend Mr. Whitehead and his firm for anyone needing results. read more

In my humble opinion, friendly guy, but very pushy to accept a quick offer. If you want a quick settlement then this is the guy for you. If you are willing to wait to see what happens this might not be the guy for you. From what Ive seen lawsuits can take years, you have to find someone who will be patient with you throughout the whole process, I just felt that would not be the case with Jacob. It also goes with personality clashes, maybe we just didn't mesh well, again friendly guy but I feel lack of patience. Great staff though. Helpful. read more

Supposedly settled a case for me and my coworkers back in March of 2020. Have not heard back from Jacob Whitehead since and won't return calls/emails. Last time we spoke defendants had settled and sent in funds. Curious where those went..... read more

My experience was similar to the person from Agura Hills. (The C.). I was told things that turned out to be incorrect. I always knew not to trust the other sides attorney, but felt it was safe to trust my attorney, I guess I was wrong. It was around the Holidays the brought in family from out of town, and I was charged their air fare, hotel costs and expensive meals. I never received what I was promised. Every time I would ask for promised money, I was told he would sue me. I would recommend avoiding this place at all costs. If anything ever changes and he makes things right I will update this, read more

This firm deserves 0 stats. They took my case a year ago, and they said I had a case. They strung me along with emails, and appointments for case updates were constantly being postponed until, finally, in November, I stopped hearing from them altogether. I've sent multiple emails and left voice messages that have gone unanswered. Do not use this guy. Go somewhere else where you'll actually be represented. read more

The best attorney around!! Jacob Whitehead and his team are the best, not only are they competent and dedicated professionals, but also very enjoyable people with whom to work. I was part of a law suit for my previous job, the whitehead team always kept me in the loop of what was going on. read more

I hired Jacob and Sims back in March of 2022. They assured me that my case was a top priority. From the beginning it was a full-time job just to get them to respond. They would set up calls only to not show up, not respond to emails, not return phone messages, or even provide status updates or basic information, etc. It's now seven months since I've hired them and absolutely nothing has been done. Absolutely nothing. After several emails that have gone unanswered it's now over a month since I've even heard from them. Save yourself the time and hire a real attorney. No surprise Jacob's partner left the business and all of his employees quit this summer. Shame on you. read more

My fiancé and I contacted Whitehead Employment Law after he had lost his job due to some ridiculous circumstances. We interviewed several different employment law firms and in the end went with Whitehead Employment Law due to their personable phone calls and seemingly vast knowledge on employment law. We had never been involved in a lawsuit in our lives prior to this. Jacob Whitehead did everything he said he would and really did so much more. In fact there was a time that we were encouraging him to settle because we were so tight on funds. He had a feeling that we would be able to get more money if we held out. He was smart enough to find a lender that would advance us money that we wouldn't have to pay back if the lawsuit fell through. I never heard of such thing and certainly wouldn't have believed it was possible unless I seen it with my own eyes. We are incredibly grateful to Jacob whitehead at Whitehead Employment Law. Because we held out and didn't take an early offer we were able to get much more than we were ever expecting. We would certainly recommend him to anybody who is parting ways with an employer. read more

Thank you to Whitehead Employment Law for a great job handling CVS lawsuit. Especially Jacob Whitehead and Alex Guzman. You guys were wonderful working with. Debbie Schultz read more

I really can't speak highly enough about my experience with Jacob Whitehead as my attorney at Whitehead Employment Law. After leaving a former employer I'm not the best of terms I was feeling absolutely down and out. Furthermore, financially, I was down and out. For the first time in my life I found myself worrying about how I was going to pay my rent and put it on my table for my family. Jacob took my case on with not much more needed on my end and then a couple of phone calls with his associate Erin and him. The back-and-forth between my old employers legal team and Whitehead Employment law did take some time as these things do. What was so amazing about working with Jacob and Erin is they were actually able to get me $8000 advanced just to put food on my table and to make sure my rent was paid based off of them feeling confident on the future outcome of what my case may result in. I've heard of such things with personal injury settlements but never have I heard of anything like this happening with a pending legal negotiation against a former employer. But they made it happen for me, literally, they made the calls to the different lenders and found one that would accept me and all I had to do was sign electronically and the money was there in my account that day!! I can't think them enough because it took a ton of stress off my shoulders. Here we are about five months in since I first contacted Jacob and we are settling the whole thing outside of court. I'll be getting even more money now plus the $8k I got months ago will be paid back. I couldn't be happier with how this has all been handled. I started just trying to get a little bit of unpaid wages that I thought that was owed but Whitehead Employment Law was able to do so much more for me than that. I would highly recommend them to anybody who is recently left a job, under any circumstance! read more

I found Mr. Whitehead based on a referral from another attorney group due to the nature of my case. Mr. Whitehead was very responsive, professional & most importantly, a generous man. Even though he was already leaving for the day, but he decided to stay late to hear my case and provided me with legal advices; He went even above & beyond to assist me with the case when he did not have to. Based on his action, I could tell Mr. Whitehead is a man who pride himself in taking care of his clients and his quality of work. He earned my utmost respect in the way he cared for my case. I'd recommend him to anybody who will need assistance in the realm of employment laws. Keep up the amazing work, Mr. Whitehead! read more

I called SW and was immediately comforted by a professional and kind receptionist who gathered intake information. The next morning, I was called again by someone who gathered a bit more detailed information. She, too, was professional and kind. Later, on the afternoon, I received a phone call from a head litigator. Meghan took the time to explain to me my options, counsel me with my questions (and I had many), and offer support for the future if I choose to pursue legal action against my employer. More than anything, I was impressed by the knowledge Meghan had about my situation. The wisdom she departed to me in a general consult will have a positive impact on my future. Great experience during a difficult time. Thank you, SW. read more

I recommend this law firm. Attorney Whitehead and his staff were amazing. They we very responsive and patient with all of my questions. They made a bad situation right. I can't thank them enough! read more

I'd like to express my utmost gratitude for Whitehead Employment Law providing honest insight and directive on a situation I've been facing in relation to short-term disability, LoA (Leave of Absence) and work-enforced early return (against physician's attestation) vs potential termination of employment. I was provided with gracious advice and time, which allowed me to fully and realistically know my options and next steps. Thank you Mr. Whitehead!! read more

I was a part of a class action lawsuit, they took care of all the work and alerted me whenever an update on the case happened, and provided very thorough information on any new information that was need for the case. They regularly emailed me, and kept on top of keeping information up to date. In terms of the case, they handled it very professionally and I have no complained on their work. read more

Jacob was the best attorney for me and my case after other attorneys had turned me down. He listened to my case and filed action immediately. Jacob negotiated the best settlement for me first and we settled his fees amicably. I recommend Jacob whole-heartedly and he is already working on a referral that I had sent to him Thank you so much!! read more

Erin, Alex and Jacob Whitehead himself couldn't have done anything better they made sure every aspect of the case was covered with absolutely no breathing room for the opposition to weasel out. When I called to get a update there where always willing to take the time to talk to me. That being said it wasn't necessary because I was called every other week. I never felt like just a number on file was always treated very personable and considering the volume of clients that this firm handles that speaks volumes of their ethics and diligence. Glad i chose Whitehead Employment Law Firm thank you guys for all your hard work and patience you guys give attorney's a good name. read more

Whitehead Employment Law was the best option for me! I'm so glad I was recommended to them. James Chase worked efficiently to get the best possible outcome. James is very awesome and always keeps you well informed. I don't know what i'd do without them. they are so appreciated. 10/10 read more

I highly recommend Jacob and firm. Not only was he a true professional but he is the only attorney who I have ever worked with that actually worked with me, taking the time to tell me my options. He is also the only attorney I have worked for that 100% followed through on his word. He returned calls, kept me up to date and his staff was exceptional. He is also one of the nicest people I have ever worked with. If you are looking for an Employment Attorney, he is your the one to hire! Thank you Jacob for all of your hard work! read more

it truly was a pleasure to talk to WhiteHead Law Office. I asked my question and got answer right there this is unusual from Law offices. Thank you, read more

This is my SECOND time working with Jacob Whitehead and while that is unfortunate to have to do - I am so happy I worked with him and his team. Everyone is most of all approachable. They never once made me feel like I was bothersome (which I was with my million questions)! He advocates and empowers his clients, shows empathy, and is very attentive to detail. His determination is what every client needs. He will always have my 100% recommendation. read more

I recently had a consultation with Mr. Whitehead and have nothing but positives to say. Though my case is premature, he took the time to listen and gave me great advice on how to better my current circumstances. He is extremely thorough and very well educated in unethical workplace practices. His staff is professional and kind as well! read more

I don't leave many reviews on Yelp but I felt compelled to leave one for Mr. Whitehead and his team. Not only were they professional, they kept me informed, tackled the problem head on and resolved it quickly and to my satisfaction. I highly recommend them if you need legal representation in his area of expertise. I've engaged attorney's before but never to the extent as I had to with Mr. Whitehead and his team, so while the entire experience from start to close with his team was new to me, they were patient with my questions and focused on the end result. read more

Jacob , Megan, and Sim such a great team ! They answered all my questions and help me through this difficult process!! I recommend them!

Very satisfied in the manner in which my case was handled by Mr. Whitehead. Kept me informed throughout, was honest about everything. Friendly and always willing to answer a question. I am glad he represented me, and I extend my sincere gratitude. Thank you Jacob Whitehead. read more

Jacob and Debi were so quick and helpful in a case of mine and was able to get me a fair amount of compensation for a case that they helped with. I highly recommend Jacob and his team and if you ever have a question about unfair workplace ethics they are the ones to contact. read more

This law firm handled a class action lawsuit against my employer. They kept in touch with all the plaintiffs and kept the plaintiffs updated on a monthly/if not weekly basis. They were successful at getting settlement checks for us and did a great job of getting the settlement checks to us in a timely manner. I would highly recommend this law firm. Thank you. read more

Wasn't sure if I needed a lawyer or not, but calling and speaking to Amelia and Mr Whitehead really helped put me at ease. Mr Whitehead took personal time from his day to walk through my employment situation and help establish a clear path forward. Excellent firm with great service for potential clients. Will definitely keep them in mind for any future employment issues I may have. read more

Jacob, Erin and Alex were absolutely amazing to work with. All were extremely professional and quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. They were able to get me the highest payout possible in my case. I have already recommended Whitehead Employment Law to an old coworker of mine as I know they will not disappoint. read more

Was experiencing an a very urgent matter regarding my employment situation and an unexpected surgery and some serious abuses from my supervisor. Alex the intake specialist promptly and professionally assessed all the circumstances regarding my situation which was time sensitive and Meghan the attorney at Whitehead listened to all the intricate details of the matter and gave me very valuable insight about what I needed to do to not only protect myself, but make sure I was taking the right steps for the future of any potential legal action. Very grateful to all the folks at Whitehead Employment Law and would highly recommend this firm. read more

Jacob and his team are incredibly kind and professional. He is very thorough and went out of his way to explain the pros and cons of every option I had regarding my employment; my calls and emails were always returned promptly. The team at Whitehead Employment Law are true to their word and made a stressful situation feel much more manageable. It is this attention to detail and genuine care for his clients that allow me to highly recommend Jacob to anyone seeking legal advice. read more

Had the pleasure of this firm representing us in a class action suit against my employer and they did not disappoint. The process was a long one but I was always informed with what was going on, the status of the case and got an email back within a day if I had any questions regarding the case. I Appreciate all they did for us. Thanks again! read more

Whitehead Employment Law was great! Although I couldn't use them for my situation I highly recommend them. Everyone there was extremely knowledgeable & very helpful. I will definitely consult with them again if the need arises. read more

Whitehead Employment Law has done a superior job with my case. Everyone I spoke to or communicated with was great. Erin, and Jacob were the ones I spoke to the most, and they were excellent. I never really knew what to expect in terms of the process, fees, and the end results. But I can assure you they were nothing but professional and I really felt like they wanted to get the best settlement for me in this case. They called and emailed and communicated regularly with me. They explained the process as things progressed in my case, and kept me informed. These types of things can take time, so at no time did I feel like I was being rushed or questions weren't being answered. They definitely did all the heavy lifting. I felt important to them. They carried this every step of the way and I am very indebted to them and their service. If you have questions, just ask. The first step is always the scariest, but feeling like you have no options and no one that is able to help you is even scarier. So I highly recommend Whitehead Employment Law. read more