Av. John K. Bennett

Av. 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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Profile Summary

About John K. Bennett at a glance

John K. Bennett is a employment and litigation attorney based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, practicing 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 profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John K. Bennett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John K. Bennett 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 K. Bennett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Berkeley Heights 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 John K. Bennett

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 profile page.
What practice areas does John K. Bennett handle?
John K. Bennett focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did John K. Bennett go to law school?
John K. Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 1980).
How can I contact John K. Bennett for a consultation?
You can contact John K. Bennett 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 John K. Bennett received?
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.

Eğitim

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1980

Ödüller

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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