James McDonnell

James McDonnell

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
James McDonnell
James McDonnell
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Works at
Jackson Lewis PC

304 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

James M. McDonnell is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents management exclusively in all aspects of employment litigation, including restrictive covenants, class-actions, harassment, retaliation, discrimination and wage and hour claims.

Jim regularly represents employers in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights, the United States Department of Labor, and the New Jersey Department of Labor. He has successfully represented clients in matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court.

Works at
Jackson Lewis PC

304 Best Lawyers awards

Jackson Lewis PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 2001

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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