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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Labor & Employment - New Jersey

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Jackson Lewis P.C. is a well-regarded national labor and employment firm with experienced practitioners who demonstrate strength across the full range of contentious workplace issues. The firm is active on single-plaintiff as well as collective and class action disputes, including matters relating to wage and hour, discrimination, wrongful termination issues, whistle-blower and retaliation claims. It also regularly advises on noncontentious matters and is capable of assisting clients with traditional labor issues. The group is particularly adept at acting for healthcare entities within the state.
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Work Highlights

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  • Jackson Lewis defended Boasso America Corporation and obtained summary judgment in a Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) case in the Superior Court of New Jersey with initial demands exceeding $6 million.

Strengths

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  • The team is very experienced in handling variety of employment matters and provides nationwide and international coverage.

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  • Jackson Lewis excels in communication, investing significant time to ensure alignment between parties and providing continuous solicitation of feedback to ensure a truly collaborative process.

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  • We value the team's knowledge of the business, strategic partnership, strong trial lawyers and innovative solutions.

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  • Jackson Lewis' attorneys provide practical legal advice and counsel of the highest caliber and achieve outcomes in both litigated and non-litigated matters that meet and often surpass client expectations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John K Bennett
    John K Bennett

    John K Bennett

    John Bennett is a principal in the firm's Berkeley Heights office. He is noted for his ability to handle all manner of employment matters, including discrimination lawsuits and arbitrations stemming from union grievances.

    • John is the toughest litigator in the employment space in New Jersey. He is no-nonsense.

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  • John C. Petrella
    John C. Petrella

    John C. Petrella

    John Petrella regularly litigates the full range of employment-related disputes, often involving discrimination and retaliation claims. He is also well-versed in handling restrictive covenant lawsuits.

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  • Martin W Aron
    Martin W Aron

    Martin W Aron

    Martin Aron frequently defends companies in employment-related litigation. He is particularly recommended for whistle-blower litigation and the defense of harassment and discrimination claims.

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  • Brett Anders
    Brett Anders

    Brett Anders

    Brett Anders is well regarded in the New Jersey market and serves as the office litigation manager in Berkeley Heights. He is particularly active in employment litigations arising from allegations of workplace discrimination, retaliation and hostile environment matters.

    • Brett Anders is very knowledgeable about employment law within New Jersey and possesses great depth for state-specific issues. He also has an understanding for who we are as a company and what we do, which I really appreciate.

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