Matters typically referred
Referrals commonly involve executive employment agreements, compensation guarantees, executive equity, management rollover, profits interests, carried interest, deferred compensation, Section 409A, change-in-control issues, executive separations, restrictive covenants, and indemnification.
Many large law firms represent major financial institutions in other matters and may therefore be unable to advise an individual executive in a matter involving that institution. Because Ed Rayner Law PC's practice is concentrated on executives, investment professionals, founders, and management teams, rather than institutional employers, the firm may be available to assist in matters involving large banks and other financial institutions. Every potential engagement remains subject to a conflicts review before representation begins.
Responsive, focused attention
The firm generally responds to referral inquiries within 24 hours and often the same day. An initial response is intended to determine whether the matter fits the practice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. The firm treats referral inquiries discreetly and coordinates with referring counsel as appropriate and with the prospective client's consent.
Information helpful for an initial referral
Email the prospective client’s name, personal email address and phone number, role, employer or prospective employer, issue, annual cash-compensation range or other material economic rights, and any deadline. That short summary is usually sufficient for an initial fit review. Please do not send documents, attachments, or confidential information until the firm confirms engagement.
Practice boundary
Ed Rayner Law PC does not handle general employment litigation or evaluate stand-alone employment claims, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour claims, unemployment matters, or similar workplace disputes.
AAA panel service
Ed Rayner also serves as an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association's Employment Panel and National Panel of Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability Arbitrators. That neutral experience complements the firm's executive compensation, tax, equity, ERISA, and negotiated-employment practice. Ed Rayner Law PC does not offer employment litigation services.
Frequently asked questions
Can referring counsel remain involved?
Yes. If the prospective client wishes, Ed Rayner Law PC can coordinate with referring counsel while focusing on the executive compensation, tax, equity, and contractual issues within the firm’s practice. The client determines whether another lawyer remains involved and the scope of that lawyer’s work.
Will Ed Rayner Law PC compete for my broader client relationship?
No. The firm's boutique practice focuses on executive employment, compensation, equity, tax, and related contractual matters. A referral is limited to the particular matter for which assistance is requested; the firm does not seek to displace referring counsel in the client’s other legal work.