James H. McMackin III

James H. McMackin, III is a partner in Morris James’ Employment Government Relations and Education Practice Group. In the group’s representation of seventeen of Delaware’s nineteen school districts, numerous municipalities, and private employers, he routinely functions as primary counsel in state and federal court and arbitrations concerning wage and hour claims, constitutional claims, discrimination claims, labor grievances, alleged unfair labor practice actions, and employment contract disputes. His clients frequently consult with him for advice and counseling, policy drafting, and compliance audits and reviews.

Jim’s peers recognize him as a leader in the field of employment litigation by nominating him to peer-reviewed recognition in Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Delaware Super Lawyers®, where he was acclaimed for his enforcement of post-employment restrictions and his defense of discrimination claims.

Experience

• Representation of employers in all varieties of litigation and administrative proceedings, including employment discrimination, discharge, constitutional claims, wage and hour issues, unfair labor practice claims, and restrictive covenants
  
• Arbitration involving employment related disputes, and the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements
  
• Counseling aimed at avoiding employment claims
  
• Counseling educational institutions on all legal issues, and representing such clients in litigation and administrative proceedings relating to discharge of employees, expulsion of students, students’ rights, Freedom of Information Act compliance, collective bargaining, and constitutional issues of due process, Freedom of Speech and the Establishment Clause