New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Gerald Jay Resnick
- Experience: 35 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Civil Rights, Employment Law, Arbitration & Mediation
- Jurisdictions: District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York
- Phone: (973) 781-1204
- Website: https://www.thenjemploymentlawfirm.com/gerald-jay-resnick.html
Education
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Western New England University School of Law
J.D. (1978)
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Bowling Green State University
B.A. | Liberal Studies (1974)
Experience
- Founder: Resnick Law Group (Current)
Associations
- New York State Bar # 2370906: Member (Current)
- District of Columbia State Bar: Member (Current)
- New Jersey State Bar: Member (Current)
- American Trial Lawyers Association: Member (Current)
- National Employment Lawyers’ Association of New Jersey: Member (Current)
- New Jersey State Bar Association: Member (Current)
- National Employment Lawyers' Association: Member (Current)
- Sidney Reitman Labor and Employment Inn of Court: Bencher (Current)
- International Network of Boutique Law Firms: Member (Current)
Jurisdictions
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
- New York (Since 1990)
Fees
- Contingent Fees Different fee arrangements, from straight hourly fees to contingency fees, depending on the case.
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
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Biography
Gerald Jay Resnick is the creator of Resnick Law Group, a law firm in New Jersey and New York specializing in employment law. With a legal career spanning back to 1979, he has been dedicated to handling employment and discrimination cases since 1985. His expertise covers a wide range of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, employment agreements, severance packages, wage disputes, retaliation claims, whistleblower cases, and family and medical leave matters. Mr. Resnick stands out as one of the select few NJ employment lawyers recognized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Trial Attorney, a distinction held by less than 2% of active attorneys in the state. He has a successful track record of litigating employment cases in both state and federal courts, as well as making arguments before appellate courts such as the Appellate Division of the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Supreme Court, and the federal Second and Third Circuit Courts of Appeal. His contributions to legal precedent have been reflected in published decisions that have advanced the rights of employees. Mr. Resnick has been consistently acknowledged as a top-tier attorney, being named as a "Seriously Outstanding" attorney by SuperLawyers.com, a recognition reserved for the top 5% of legal professionals annually. He has also authored numerous articles in the New Jersey Law Journal and maintains memberships in esteemed organizations like the American Trial Lawyers Association, the National Employment Lawyers’ Association, the National Employment Lawyers’ Association of New Jersey, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. Furthermore, Mr. Resnick is a Bencher with the Sidney Reitman Labor and Employment Inn of Court and a member of the exclusive International Network of Boutique Law Firms. He earned his B.A. in Liberal Studies from Bowling Green State University in 1974 and obtained his J.D. from Western New England School of Law in 1978. Mr. Resnick is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York.