John K. Bennett

John K. Bennett


Jackson Lewis P.C.

Recognized since 2007

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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John K. Bennett is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His entire practice is devoted to representing employers in all areas of labor and employment-related matters.

John regularly handles employment-related litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including substantial experience in jury trials. He also handles enforcing employment agreements to arbitrate claims, and arbitrations under those agreements, as well as arbitrations under collective bargaining agreements and many other aspects of labor relations and employment law for employers. John conducts high-level internal investigations for clients. He has also been recognized for managing nationwide employment and labor counsel relationships with certain clients.

John has been ranked by Chambers USA since 2010 as a leader in the Labor and Employment Law practice areas. Chambers USA 2018 states that John is "noted for his strength in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters in the labor and employment space ... smart with a lot of experience." Chambers USA 2017 states he “is hailed as a ‘strong litigator’ by his peers and is recognized for his trial experience.” Chambers USA 2016 comments include "The 'awesome' John Bennett is described as a 'great attorney' who is 'hard-working and knowledgeable' in a broad range of employment litigation matters. He has great skill at trial…”

While attending law school, John was articles editor for the Seton Hall Law Review. From 1980-1981, he was law clerk to the late Hon. Robert L. Clifford, Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Location
  • 200 Connell Drive, Suite 2000
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Education
  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 1980
Bar Admissions
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • DRI - Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Member

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Headquarters: New York, New York

263 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

133 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Employment Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, Newark (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
  • Defense
  • Management
Awards:
  • Super Lawyers, 2005-2012
  • Chambers USA 2009-2015

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