Lawrence Berg | Attorney

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About Lawrence

Larry's entire practice is devoted to the defense of employers in employment related claims involving allegations of discrimination based upon age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disability and claims of retaliation for whistle blowing. This includes the representation of employers in litigated claims and in claims proceeding through arbitration and mediation.

A trial attorney for 20 years, Larry has litigated a variety of cases in the New Jersey state and federal courts and before administrative agencies including the EEOC, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the New Jersey Department of Labor. He has provided legal counsel to businesses ranging in size from small "mom and pop" businesses to Fortune 250 companies with regard to the establishment of appropriate policies, the investigation of claims of discrimination and the defense of claims.

Larry has appeared numerous times before the New Jersey Appellate Division and he has argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Significant Representative Matters

  • Defense verdict for medical provider in suit alleging discharge for whistle blowing.

  • Represented a hospital in suit alleging age discrimination and violation of state and federal wage and hour laws.

  • Defense of auto dealership in reverse discrimination claim.

  • Defendant granted summary judgment in case against school district because plaintiff failed to comply with Statute of Limitations.

  • Secured voluntary dismissal of retaliation/wrongful discharge suit against a bank.

  • Represented a condominium association with regard to failure to accommodate disabled resident with regard to the use of common facilities.
  • Admission

    Verified New Jersey

    1988

    Education

    Northwestern University

    Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin Highlights

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