Atty. William P. McLane

Atty. William P. McLane

William P. McLane represents employers before federal and state courts in a wide variety of employment and labor matters, focusing primarily on the litigation of discrimination suits under: Title VII The Americans With Disabilities Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination He has extensive wage and hour law experience, including federal and state class and collective actions, and regularly appears before the New Jersey Department of Labor.

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Profile Summary

About William P. McLane at a glance

William P. McLane is a employment attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

William P. McLane represents employers before federal and state courts in a wide variety of employment and labor matters, focusing primarily on the litigation of discrimination suits under:

  • Title VII
  • The Americans With Disabilities Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

    He has extensive wage and hour law experience, including federal and state class and collective actions, and regularly appears before the New Jersey Department of Labor. He also has experience in labor arbitrations, strike preparation, and union representation elections and has conducted numerous representation hearings before the National Labor Relations Board.

    Additionally, William counsels employers on issues arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey Family Leave Act, employee manuals, and employment termination. He regularly provides employee training and is often quoted in news outlets regarding recent trends and changes in employment law.

    In law school, he served as student director of the Legislative Bureau.

Practice Areas Explained

William P. McLane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William P. McLane 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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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 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 William P. McLane

Where is William P. McLane's law office located?
William P. McLane's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. McLane handle?
William P. McLane focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did William P. McLane go to law school?
William P. McLane earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
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What awards or recognition has William P. McLane received?
William P. McLane's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026

Bar Admissions

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

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