Russell J. McEwan

Russell J. McEwan

Newark, NJ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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257 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management

Biography

Russell J. McEwan brings a mature business sense and legal acumen to labor and employment-related issues faced by clients in a variety of industries, including retail, construction, manufacturing, service, hospitality, and transportation. He has represented clients in federal and state court litigation, at the bargaining table, before arbitrators, and before workplace regulatory agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board. His practice also includes pro-active counseling to avoid litigation, designing employment agreements and policies, and training supervisory employees on a variety of workplace issues. He has also achieved excellent results for construction industry employers in matters involving pre-hire agreements and project labor agreements, prevailing wages, and issues related to government contracting.

Prior to receiving his juris doctorate, Russell was employed by a commercial bank in New York City as a business banker and in the general counsel’s office of a major accounting firm.

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257 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1995

  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association

  • Monmouth Bar Association - Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Monmouth Bar Association - Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
  • New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1995

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

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