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James M. McDonnell

Principal
Berkeley Heights
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James M. McDonnell is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents management exclusively in all aspects of employment litigation, including restrictive covenants, class-actions, harassment, retaliation, discrimination and wage and hour claims.

Jim regularly represents employers in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights, the United States Department of Labor, and the New Jersey Department of Labor. He has successfully represented clients in matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court.

Honors and Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers in America©, “Employment Law – Management” and “Litigation – Labor and Employment” (2024)
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers®, “Rising Stars” (2008-2015)

Published Works

  • “NJ Benefits Bill May Deter Business With Contractors,” Law360 (December 2019) [Co-Author]

Credentials

Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D.
College of William & Mary
B.A.
Admitted to Practice
New Jersey - D. N.J.
New Jersey
Professional Associations and Activities
The Federalist Society
Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Reitman Inn of Court
William J. Brennan Inn of Court

Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D.
College of William & Mary
B.A.

New Jersey - D. N.J.
New Jersey

The Federalist Society
Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Reitman Inn of Court
William J. Brennan Inn of Court

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