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Atty. John K. Bennett

Atty. John K. Bennett

John K. Bennett is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C.

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About John K. Bennett at a glance

John K. Bennett is an attorney based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, practforg at Jackson Lewis PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Berkeley Heights, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practforg law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Berkeley Heights are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is John K. Bennett's law office located?
John K. Bennett's law practice is located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did John K. Bennett go to law school?
John K. Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has John K. Bennett receiandd?
John K. Bennett's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19; Best Lawyers in America — Defense.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2005-2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2009-2015
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Newark)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New York, New York State Bar Association

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