LAWYER PROFILE
James H McMackin III

James H McMackin III

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Labor & Employment

Delaware

15 years ranked

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Provided by Morris James LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Education Law

Employment Law

Legislative Practice

Non-Compete and Trade Secret Protection

Small Businesses and Start-Ups

Career

Jim McMackin chairs the firm’s Employment Law and Education practice. He provides comprehensive legal representation to Delaware’s school districts, numerous municipalities, and private employers. Jim routinely functions as primary counsel in state and federal court and arbitrations concerning wage and hour claims, constitutional claims, discrimination claims, labor grievances, alleged unfair labor practice actions, and employment contract disputes. His clients frequently consult with him for advice and counseling, policy drafting, and compliance audits and reviews.

Professional Memberships

Delaware State Bar Association

Labor and Employment Section, Chair, 2009-2010

Vice Chair, 2008-2009; Secretary, 2007-2008

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Board of Bar Examiners, Former Associate Member

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Delaware

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

James McMackin of Morris James is a respected employment litigator and counsellor with significant experience acting for school districts and other education-sector clients. He offers expertise in a range of matters including discrimination claims and trade secrets litigation.

Ranked Individuals at Morris James LLP (13)

Delaware

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