Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Litigation - Labor and Employment
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Stephanie E. Marshall is an associate in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. While attending law school, Stephanie interned in the legal department of the United States Department of Homeland Security and was a 2019 scholarship recipient for the Garden State Bar Association. Before entering private practice, Stephanie served as a judicial law clerk to...
Ms. Soliman focuses her practice in the area of employment and labor law and works on a range of employment issues, including employment litigation and counseling matters. Her background includes representing clients in connection with claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, and wrongful termination, as well as employee leave disputes and wage and hour claims, among other matters. She is also experienced in handling confidential, independent investigations concernin...
Cara Joy Skelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cara Joy practices law in Roseland, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Cara Joy Skelley since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cara Joy Skelley is held b...
Vivian Isaboke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Vivian practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Vivian Isaboke since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Vivian Isaboke is held by other lawyers.
Ms. Beaufort focuses her practice on management-side employment litigation and counseling. She represents companies and managers in employment litigation filed in federal and state courts, as well as administrative agencies in various matters including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Ms. Beaufort’s practice also includes conducting workplace investigations and pre-litigation resolution of employment disputes. In addition, she provides counseling regarding workplace laws, em...
Maria Tavano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Maria practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Tavano since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Maria Tavano is held by other lawyers.
Eric S. Padilla focuses his practice on labor and employment litigation and arbitration, state and federal commercial litigation matters, as well as financial services and risk management. Additionally, Eric concentrates on bankruptcy and reorganization matters on behalf of the estate, creditors, as well as other parties in interest. Eric served as a summer associate with the firm and as an intern for the Honorable John M. Vasquez of the United States District Court for the District of New Je...
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