Fast severance review (24 hours)

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Short answer: Counteroffer delivers severance reviews in 24 hours from upload. For same-day or 48-hour deadlines, we can typically turn reviews in 4-6 hours at no extra cost. Same-day rush is available; email hello@trycounteroffer.com after checkout to flag urgency. Standard turnaround is 24 hours from receipt of complete intake including the severance agreement and customer context.

Standard turnaround: 24 hours

The standard Counteroffer process:

You complete the intake form and upload your severance agreement
The model generates a draft review within minutes
A human reviewer audits the draft
The reviewed PDF is delivered to your email within 24 hours of submission

Most customers receive their report within 8-16 hours of submitting. The 24-hour figure is the maximum we commit to, not the typical.

Same-day rush available

If you have a tight deadline (same day, next morning, 48 hours), email hello@trycounteroffer.com after checkout flagging the urgency. We typically turn rush reviews in 4-6 hours at no extra cost.

What we ask for in a rush:

Your Stripe order ID
Your deadline (specific time and date)
Your specific concerns or focus areas (helps us prioritize the review)
Confirmation that the document and intake are complete

What can delay turnaround

A few things slow down a review:

Incomplete intake. If the form doesn't include your role, tenure, state, or other context, we have to follow up before we can proceed. Submit complete intake first.

Unreadable document. Scanned PDFs without OCR or password-protected files require manual handling. If your document is a scan, convert to a text-readable PDF before uploading.

Complex situation. Reviews that escalate to attorney consultation (active litigation, discrimination concerns, etc.) take longer because we pause and reach out to verify the situation.

Multiple documents. If your severance includes attached exhibits, equity grant documents, or related agreements, please combine them into one PDF or upload all at once.

Why we can deliver in 24 hours

The 24-hour turnaround is achievable because:

The severance review rubric is well-defined and applies consistently
The AI handles the structural analysis efficiently
Human review focuses on quality control, not from-scratch analysis
The output format is standardized
We're set up for fast turnaround as a core service feature

Traditional attorney engagements take 1-2 weeks because they're typically not staffed for rapid turnaround on routine severance reviews. We've built the workflow specifically for speed without sacrificing quality.

When you actually need this fast

Customers typically use rush turnaround when:

ADEA 21-day clock is running out and they want analysis before signing
HR is pressuring same-day or 48-hour signing
They have a same-day job interview where the severance review affects their position
They're waiting on the review to make decisions about a competing offer or new role
Family or financial considerations require fast resolution

In all these cases, having the analysis matters more than waiting for the perfect attorney engagement.

What to do next

If you have a tight deadline and want a delivered severance review in 24 hours or less, see Severance Review. For same-day or 48-hour rush, email hello@trycounteroffer.com immediately after checkout to flag urgency.

Get your contract reviewed

If you want a delivered review of your specific document with cited authority and counter language, see https://trycounteroffer.com/severance.

Last updated: Sun May 31 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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