# 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:

1. You complete the intake form and upload your severance agreement
2. The model generates a draft review within minutes
3. A human reviewer audits the draft
4. 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](https://trycounteroffer.com/severance). For same-day or 48-hour rush, email hello@trycounteroffer.com immediately after checkout to flag urgency.

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## 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)

_Counteroffer is a contract analysis service, not a law firm. This page is informational, not legal advice._