Atty. Neil Mullin

Atty. Neil Mullin

Neil Mullin has been a plaintiff's employment lawyer for 30 years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.

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Profile Summary

About Neil Mullin at a glance

Neil Mullin is a employment, whistleblower, and litigation attorney based in Montclair, New Jersey, practicing at Smith Mullin PC. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1980) and Columbia University (—, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026). Serands clients in Montclair, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Neil Mullin has been a plaintiff's employment lawyer for 30 years
  • He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
  • A graduate of Columbia University magna cum laude and phi beta kappa, he graduated from Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey
  • He has been honored as a Distinguished Graduate of Rutgers
  • He has argued successfully in the Supreme Court of the United States and the Supreme Court of New Jersey
  • Mr. Mullin has achieved numerous substantial employment law and civil rights jury verdicts in New Jersey and has achieved substantial qui tam settlements
  • Mr. Mullin has advised high level executives with regard to personal employment law issues
  • He has appeared on Court TV and has been published in the New York Times, the Seton Hall Law Review, and other publications
  • He has lectured throughout the state of New Jersey and the country and has recently lectured on employment law at Oxford University, England, for the Industrial Law Society

Practice Areas Explained

Neil Mullin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil Mullin 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.

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Montclair 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 andnue, 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 Neil Mullin

Where is Neil Mullin's law office located?
Neil Mullin's law practice is located in Montclair, New Jersey. The firm is Smith Mullin PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neil Mullin handle?
Neil Mullin focuses on employment, whistleblower, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Neil Mullin go to law school?
Neil Mullin earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (—, 1976).
How can I contact Neil Mullin for a consultation?
You can contact Neil Mullin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Neil Mullin received?
Neil Mullin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University–Newark
- 1980
Columbia University
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Harassment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam/False Claims Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Newark)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Newark)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law (Newark)
- 2010

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