Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Christopher J. "Chris" Capone
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
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.
Overview
- Rutgers University–Camden, J.D., graduated 2005
- Connecticut College, MA, graduated 2001
- Connecticut College, BA, graduated 1997
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- 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
- New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- 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
- Rutgers University–Camden, J.D., graduated 2005
- Connecticut College, MA, graduated 2001
- Connecticut College, BA, graduated 1997
Client Testimonials
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)
News & Media
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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