Atty. John E. Croot, Jr.

Atty. John E. Croot, Jr.

John E. Croot, Jr. is a lawyer practicing government law, labor and employment law, school law.

Newark Newark 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (862) 682-7674

Profile Summary

About John E. Croot, Jr. at a glance

John E. Croot, Jr. is a employment, education, and government attorney based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1988), and New York (1996). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Rutgers College (A.B., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association. Serves clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John E. Croot, Jr. is a lawyer practicing government law, labor and employment law, school law
  • John E. received a A.B. degree from Rutgers College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John E. practices in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Croot, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Croot, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John E. Croot, Jr. is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John E. Croot, Jr. is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New Jersey →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John E. Croot, Jr. is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Croot, Jr.

Where is John E. Croot, Jr.'s law office located?
John E. Croot, Jr.'s law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Croot, Jr. handle?
John E. Croot, Jr. focuses on employment, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John E. Croot, Jr. practiced law?
John E. Croot, Jr. has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John E. Croot, Jr. go to law school?
John E. Croot, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact John E. Croot, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John E. Croot, Jr. received?
John E. Croot, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1986
A.B.
Rutgers College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1996

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