Debra Dyleski-Najjar 5YEARSAWARDED

Debra Dyleski-Najjar

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management
Works at
Najjar Employment Law Group PC

1 Best Lawyers award

Najjar Employment Law Group PC logo

Biography

Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esq., is the president and founder of Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C., a North Andover, Massachusetts law firm focused on Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. With more than thirty-five years of experience representing employers, Ms. Najjar provides strategic counsel and litigation representation on a wide range of workplace and employee relations matters.

In 2008, Ms. Najjar founded Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C. as a boutique labor, employment, and employee benefits law firm serving employers throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Prior to establishing the firm, she was an equity partner in the Boston office of a regional law firm with offices in Boston, Providence, and Concord.

Ms. Najjar represents employers in litigation and administrative proceedings before state and federal courts and agencies. Her practice includes advising management on employment policies, workplace investigations, employee discipline and termination matters, labor relations, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, employee leave issues, and ERISA-related matters. She also works closely with businesses to provide practical guidance designed to address workplace challenges and reduce legal risk.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Najjar is a frequent author, lecturer, counselor, and trainer on labor and employment law issues affecting employers and management teams. She has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting high peer recognition for professional standards and legal ability.

Works at
Najjar Employment Law Group PC

1 Best Lawyers award

Najjar Employment Law Group PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983

Bar Admissions

  • Maine, Maine State Bar Association
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court
  • state and federal courts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine

Affiliations

  • American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) - Credentialed Member
  • Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resource Association - Legislative Director
  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Massachusetts State Council Government Affairs Director
  • Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence advisory board - Member
  • Board of Directors of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (2015-2017) - Governance Committee
  • VNA Hospice Care Inc. (2005-2013 - Board of Directors
  • Merrimack Valley YMCA (2018-2019) - Corporate Board Member
  • Zoning Board of Appeals for The City of Lawrence (1999-2000) - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
Special Focus:
  • Business
Awards:
  • Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

  • Marquis’ Who’s Who Among US Executives and Professionals, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who of American Women

  • New England Super Lawyer 15+ Years

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