Robert Hagerty | Moorestown Employment Lawyer

Robert J Hagerty

Robert J Hagerty

I have practiced employment law for almost thirty years. I represent employers and employees.

Experience: 40 years
Language(s): English

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About Robert

Robert Hagerty, employment attorney with 28 years experience. Primarily represented employers at large South Jersey law firm as well as a few employees. Representation on both sides provides greater insight into adversary's mindset. Several jury trials to conclusion, including obtaining a dismissal at the end of the employee's case while representing an employer, as well as a $2.4 million verdict on behalf of two race discrimination employees, and a $1.2 million verdict on behalf of a whistleblower employee, co-counsel in both cases. In addition to courtroom litigation, appears before the Division on Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, handles labor arbitrations and disciplinary proceedings in the Office of Administrative Law. Provides employer counseling and training, handbook review and revision and all facets of employment law.

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Experience

Managing Partner

Hagerty & Bland-Tull Law LLC

2014-Present

President & Founder

Hagerty Law PC

2012-2014

Chair of Labor and Employment Department

Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.

1988-2012

Attorney

Parker McCay P.A.

1985-1988

Admission

Verified New Jersey

1985

Verified Pennsylvania

1985

Education

University of Connecticut

B.S.

1982

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member | American Bar Association
  • Member | Burlington County Bar Association
  • Member | Camden County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney
  • Super Lawyer-Employment Law seven consecutive years
  • South Jersey's Top Attorneys-Labor & Employment | South Jersey Magazine |
  • Winner David Salamon Award from the Sidney Reitman Employment Law Inn of Court
  • Treasurer: Sidney Reitman Employment Law Inn of Court
  • Member Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Distinguished Speaker Lorman Educational Services

Notable Work

Publications

Employment Law Report Courts Wrestle with Compulsory Arbitration of Employment Claims in Wake of U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Circuit City v. Adams

2002


New Jersey Law Journal How to Defend Against Private Spill Act Suits

1992


Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

Represented an employee in a hostile work environment case. Settled confidentially for six figures.

How did you build a successful practice?

Reputation and contacts.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Integrity, professionalism and experience.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Very important in local State and Federal Courts.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

An initial assessment of the claim and discussion whether a personal meeting would be beneficial.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

Identity of employer or employee. How long the employee has been employed, in what position(s), and for what compensation. Is there a Union? Copies of the employee's performance review and personnel file. A description of the action(s) which the employee claims violated the law.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

I am certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney and have tried cases to jury verdict. Representation of both employers and employees provides insight into adversaries' strategy.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Obtaining the result desired by the client.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Community Theater, amateur guitar playing, working on computers.

Are you involved in your community?

Yes, in the Moorestown Theater Company.

Founded 2014

Hagerty & Bland-Tull Law LLC Highlights

Employment, Civil & Human Rights, Lawsuit & Dispute, Education, Land Use & Zoning

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English