Christopher J. "Chris" Capone

Berkeley Heights, NJ Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Works at

Fisher Phillips LLP

171 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Chris Capone is a partner in the firm's New Jersey office. He has successfully represented large corporations and small businesses in a variety of industries (healthcare, technology, retail, manufacturing and financial services) in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including equal employment opportunity, enforcement of restrictive covenants, wrongful discharge litigation, labor disputes and contract negotiations. His practice includes litigation in federal and state courts, arbitrations and appearances before federal and state administrative agencies.

Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Chris was a partner at Ogletree Deakins. He is also a former judicial law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth C. MacKenzie, Presiding Judge for the Morris and Sussex County Vicinages, General Equity Part and Morris County Vicinage, Probate Part.

Locations

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

908-516-1050

400 Connell Drive, Suite 4000
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Education

Rutgers University–Camden, J.D., graduated 2005
Connecticut College, MA, graduated 2001
Connecticut College, BA, graduated 1997

Bar Admissions

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

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member
Essex County Bar Association - Member
New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court - Member
U.S. Lacrosse - New Jersey Chapter - Board of Trustees

Client Testimonials

Mr. Capone is truly an experienced and effective attorney. His preparation and communications with us prior to, during, and post litigation are beyond reproach. His down-to-earth approach of the legal issues that we have had together put us at ease and provided us with the confidence boost that we needed going forward.

Rocco Miscia (Essex County College Police Academy)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Employment Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Special Focus:

Covenants Not to Compete
Litigation

Awards:

Super Lawyers Rising Star (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2013)

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Case History

Cases

Experience

Chris has handled a range of matters for large corporations and small businesses in a variety of industries (technology, retail, manufacturing and financial services) in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including equal employment opportunity, enforcement of restrictive covenants, wrongful discharge litigation, labor disputes and contract negotiations. Chris’s practice includes litigation in federal and state courts, arbitrations and appearances before federal and state administrative agencies.

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