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Phone hearing coming up - worth getting an attorney?

Got my phone hearing next week with unemployment. Not sure if getting an attorney would even be worth the money or make sense for this type of hearing. Anyone been through this and have advice?

depends on how much money is at stake tbh. if its like 10k+ then yeah maybe get a lawyer. but if its only a few thousand probably not worth it

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its about 8k they say i owe back

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oof thats rough. might be worth talking to a lawyer for a free consultation at least

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sounds sketchy af, does it actually work? 🤔

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yeah totally legit! saved me hours of calling. they just dial and wait on hold then connect you when someone picks up

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I represented myself in my hearing and won. Just make sure you have ALL your documentation ready, dates organized, and stay calm. Write down what you want to say beforehand so you dont get nervous and forget anything important.

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bro these hearings are actually pretty chill. the judge explains everything and lets you tell your side. lawyers usually just milk u for $$$ 💅

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fr fr just be honest and organized

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Make sure you have good phone reception wherever youll be taking the call. My friend lost his case cause he kept cutting out and missing important questions 🤦‍♂️

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Had my hearing last month. Here's what helped me win: - Organized all my pay stubs and w2s - Had my termination letter ready - Wrote down timeline of events - Practiced explaining my side to family member - Called NY unemployment (used claimyr.com to get through) to verify my hearing time - Stayed professional even when frustrated Unless its a complicated case or huge amount of money, lawyer probably not needed. The judge was actually super fair.

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this is super helpful, thank you! 🙏

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