Wrongful Termination

Some of you that has read my last post my be familiar with me, and my case. Today I was terminated due to a positive drug test, which was taken 8 days later that came back negative. On the 2nd of October I took my initial drug test. 8 days passed, and everybody thought they misplaced my test and I went and took another test on the 10th. They were both hair tests done by the same company. First one tested positive for cocaine, the second was negative. I have consulted an attorney and he says I have a strong case, but there is a $5000 retainer fee. I call them "ambulance chasers" which they get paid once the claim is settled. Anybody have any knowledge if this is common practice with employment attorneys? I am considering paying the retainer, but if anybody knows of an attorney who gets paid when the settlement comes in please help out. The money is a little tight now with a new house, car, and student loans. Saving some cash will help out in the long run. I am in Indianapolis, Indiana, and you can contact me here, or at [email]PurdueBoiler28@aol.com[/email]. Thanks in advance.

[Beth3]

Purdue, what you're looking for is an attorney willing to take the case on retainer. I can't steer you to anyone but no matter what, you should "interview" several other attornies before deciding upon one.

You should also make sure you understand the points of law before plunking your money down. I'm not sure what points of law this attorney is basing his opinion on that you have a "strong case." Consulting with several other attornies before deciding what to do will allow you to evalulate whether you do indeed have a case worth committing, at a minimum, $5,000 or more on.