The Spiggle Law Firm Podcast

When you find yourself in the midst of an employment dispute, you need to have a basic understanding of how you're going to be expected to pay your attorney. What happens to your money when you pay your attorney upfront for legal services, and then your circumstances change, and you don't need them to do the work? Do you get your money back? Tom breaks down how trust accounts work and why law firm...

Have you ever wondered how you can afford legal representation when facing legal issues?   You might have heard someone mention working with an attorney pro bono or working with an attorney on a contingency fee arrangement. These terms can be confusing. Tom explains the difference between the two and how they work. He sheds light on the challenges and avenues for accessing these services, urging y...

Are you overwhelmed in the hunt for an attorney to take your case on contingency? In this episode, Tom Spiggle shares strategies and secrets for maximizing your chances of securing a contingency fee arrangement. Picture this: You've been wronged by your employer, the weight of injustice crushing your spirit. You've heard about law firms offering contingency fee arrangements, but how do you increas...

We are discussing the ins and outs of finding federal government jobs with Robin Schlinger. Robin is a federal resume writer and an expert at navigating applicant tracking systems. She shares her expertise in crafting an effective federal resume, navigating the federal job application process, and what you need to know about the applicant tracking system.   Did you know the federal government firs...

If you've been fired, or you're afraid you might be, you need to understand attorney fee structures. Attorney fee structures can be all over the map when it comes to employment law cases. Learn how the different structures work and what you specifically need to know about how contingency fee arrangements work. In addition to the fee structure, you also need to consider costs, even when you're unde...

Renowned attorney and gender rights advocate Jack Tuckner joins us to discuss the ins and outs of employment law and how it pertains to pregnant women and new mothers. Jack is a former public defender turned women's rights advocate. We delve into the current state of the law and how it protects the rights of pregnant women and new mothers in the workplace. Did you know that there are laws that req...

In this day and age, there is no guaranteed job security. That ' s why our guest Dawn Rasmussen is teaching us to shift our focus from job security to our marketability and professional development.   Dawn Rasmussen is the author of Forget Job Security, Build Your Marketability . She is a career coach and professional resume writer who has been helping job seekers at all levels to achieve their ca...

Your next opportunity is passing you by if you're treating your LinkedIn profile like an afterthought. Learn more about the ins and outs of job searching in today's digital age from our guest Shennee Rutt. She is the founder of Laurel Virtual Solutions Consulting, and has experience as a career strategist, executive resume and cover letter writer, and a LinkedIn profile optimizer. Shennee discuss...

Lisa Rangel, Job Landing Consultant with Chameleon Resumes, is here to tell you what you didn't know you needed to know to land a new job. This episode is for you whether you've been fired, you currently have a job but want a new job, or you want to move within your current company. Did you know your resume is actually a marketing document? Tune in to learn what to include and leave out of your re...

This podcast is for those who have been fired or are facing the possibility of being fired. The purpose of this podcast is to provide resources, strategies, and hope for a Phoenix moment where you can rise from the ashes, to not only get past the difficult time but also put yourself in a better spot going forward.  I Got Fired is the podcast that focuses on navigating career crises in the workplac...