Atty. John A. Zaloom
John Zaloom brings more than 20 years of experience to his employment and litigation clients. He advises clients on day-to-day employment issues and assists them when litigation is necessary.
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John A. Zaloom is a employment and litigation attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and North Carolina (2003). Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Zaloom brings more than 20 years of experience to his employment and litigation clients
- He advises clients on day-to-day employment issues and assists them when litigation is necessary
- John also litigates complex and high stakes business disputes, intellectual property disputes, First Amendment litigation, and healthcare credentialing issues
- John’s employment litigation experience includes disputes involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, discrimination claims, Fair Labor Standards Act violations, and wage and hour matters
- His employment advice and counsel work includes assisting clients with employment contracts, employee policies, and handbooks, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, accommodating disabilities, termination, and severance
- Prior to joining the firm, John worked at two large firms in New York City, and he is admitted to practice in North Carolina, New York, and numerous federal courts
- John prides himself on being the kind of attorney who clients feel comfortable putting on speed dial, trusting him to always put their needs first
- He helps his clients understand applicable law and develop solutions to meet their practical business objectives
- John stays on the cutting edge of laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the firm’s clients
- For example, he was a primary drafter of the firm’s guidance for employers concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act, both passed in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John A. Zaloom is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John A. Zaloom is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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