Employment Contract Review and Negotiation Attorneys

Starting a new job is an exciting milestone. Whether you're stepping into your first role after graduation or moving into a more senior position, the opportunity brings growth and possibilities. But before you sign any agreement, it’s essential to understand what you’re committing to.

Employment contracts are legally binding documents, and they’re almost always written with the employer’s best interest in mind. They often include provisions that can impact your income, benefits, professional freedom, and even where you can work in the future. That’s why reviewing the fine print — and negotiating where necessary — is critical before you move forward.

At Rabaa and Nachawati, we help professionals across Michigan and beyond understand, review, negotiate, and draft employment agreements. Our firm has extensive experience supporting healthcare workers, including physicians, dentists, and other clinical professionals. We also assist individuals in a wide range of industries who want to make sure their rights, time, and talent are protected.

📞 Contact us for a free intake to discuss how we can help you navigate your employment agreement with clarity and confidence.

Why You Should Never Sign Without a Review

Contracts often seem straightforward — base salary, vacation time, job duties. But hidden in the language can be vague terms, unfavorable non-compete clauses, or unclear responsibilities that can lead to legal or financial headaches down the line. A thorough legal review ensures you know exactly what you’re agreeing to and puts you in a stronger position to negotiate improvements.

We regularly assist with:

  • Job offers and initial contracts

  • Contract renewals or amendments

  • Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses

  • Compensation packages and incentive plans

  • Malpractice and tail coverage for medical professionals

  • Independent contractor vs. employee classification

  • Severance and exit agreements

  • Multi-offer comparison for graduating professionals

  • Full contract drafting for employers and practice owners

Specialized Support for Healthcare Professionals

If you're a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, therapist, or other licensed provider, your contract likely includes specific terms related to scope of practice, productivity targets, restrictive covenants, insurance coverage, and patient base ownership. These details can seriously affect your day-to-day responsibilities and long-term goals.

We help healthcare professionals:

  • Decode complex compensation formulas (like wRVUs or collections-based pay)

  • Review or negotiate call schedules, relocation allowances, signing bonuses, and CME

  • Clarify liability coverage, especially in private practice or partnership arrangements

  • Push back on unreasonable non-competes or excessive notice periods

  • Ensure the contract aligns with your personal and professional priorities

Whether you're joining a hospital system, dental group, private practice, or locum tenens agency, we bring the legal experience and industry knowledge to advocate for your best interests.

Our Review Packages

We offer flexible and affordable packages designed to meet the varying needs of professionals at every career stage. Whether you’re reviewing your first employment contract, evaluating multiple job offers, or negotiating directly with your employer, our team is here to protect your interests and help you move forward with confidence.

Single-Issue Consultations

This package is ideal if you have just one specific concern within your employment contract. Whether it's about non-compete language, unclear bonus terms, or questions around malpractice coverage, we provide targeted legal guidance focused solely on that issue. This is a great option for professionals who don’t need a full contract review but need clarification and assurance about part of their contract.

Basic Review Package

Includes a full reading of your contract with a follow-up phone discussion to walk you through key terms, red flags, and suggested changes.

Advanced Review Package

Includes everything in the Basic package, plus a marked-up version of your contract showing recommended revisions and a written summary with talking points for negotiations, as well as more access to our expert attorneys.

Direct Negotiation Package

This package includes everything in the Premium Review, plus direct communication and negotiation with your employer or their legal team. We step in as your advocate to negotiate compensation, benefits, restrictive covenants, and more. This option is ideal if you prefer a hands-off approach or are facing a particularly complex or high-stakes employment offer.

If you’re deciding between multiple offers or have a unique situation, we can create a custom package tailored to your needs. This might include comparing several contracts side-by-side or addressing non-standard contract types.

 FAQs

  • Yes. Employment contracts are legally binding, and once you sign, it’s hard to renegotiate. Having a lawyer review your agreement ensures you understand what you're signing and whether it’s fair for your role, specialty, and location.

  • Absolutely. "Standard" does not mean non-negotiable. Many employers are open to reasonable changes, especially when presented professionally. Our team helps identify what’s negotiable and how to approach those discussions.

  • We offer fast turnaround options, often within a few business days. If you're on a tight timeline, let us know and we’ll prioritize your review.

  • Yes. If you prefer, we can handle negotiations directly with your employer or their legal counsel. This can take pressure off you and lead to more productive outcomes.

  • We offer multi-offer comparison services to help you weigh the pros and cons of each, both financially and in terms of long-term career impact.

  • Yes. We handle all types of employment documents — not just new job offers. Whether you're exiting a role, being asked to sign a revised contract, or facing a non-compete issue, we can help.

  • While many of our clients come to us for employment contract reviews and negotiations, we also assist with custom contract drafting when needed—especially for healthcare professionals, small business owners, and private employers.

Protect your career. Contact us today.

Your employment contract shapes your professional future — don’t go in blind. Let us help you understand your rights, identify risks, and confidently negotiate for what you deserve. Whether you're accepting your first job or restructuring your role in a group practice, we’re here to advocate for you.