Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Richard S. Zackin
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Zackin joined the firm in 1975, and has, for many years, engaged in general commercial litigation with a concentrated practice of employment law in the areas of litigation and client counseling. He has been particularly active in discrimination and wrongful discharge matters and has focused extensively on reduction in force, and other employment termination related issues. He has also handled a wide variety of ERISA and wage and hour issues both in terms of litigation and counseling.
In addition, Mr. Zackin has authored numerous articles dealing with some of these more timely issues. He is also an editor of the firm's Employment Law Alert blog and Gibbons on Federal Practice in New Jersey, published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Overview
- Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1970
- New Jersey, State of New Jersey
- New York, State of New York
- American Bar Association - Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
- New Jersey, State of New Jersey
- New York, State of New York
- American Bar Association - Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
- Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1970
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
- Selected to New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Employment Litigation: Defense
- AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
News & Media
Additional Information
- Other Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
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