Eldridge Hawkins

Eldridge Hawkins

also known as Eldridge Hawkins LLC

3.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 58 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at East Orange, NJ
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Administrative Law ... +2 more

60 Evergreen Place Suite 510, East Orange, NJ

About Eldridge

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 20%

We handle Civil Service Apeals, Police, Fire, Board of Education Proceedings, Pension Disability Retirement Appeals.

59 years

20%
Civil Rights 20%

We handle wrongful arrest, malicious prosecution, defamation, police brutality, public accommodation, discrimination and unconstitutional governmental actions.

59 years

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

We deal with private and governmental disputes. Prosecute complaints under both Federal and State Employee Protection Acts with concentration in whistleblowing & disparate treatment predicated upon race, sex, age, handicap & religion.

59 years

20%
Sexual Harassment 20%

We prosecute claims of Sexual Harassment by words, groping and circumstances.

59 years

20%
Wrongful Termination 20%

We prosecute claims for loss of employment due to motives of discrimination and retaliation under CEPA, NJLAD, Federal Statutes and Common Law.

59 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 58 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1967

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Location

Eldridge Hawkins

60 Evergreen Place Suite 510, East Orange, NJ, 07018

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Eldridge Hawkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by wilfred | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

hawkins,,a disgraced to justice

You allowed court orders that leads to compensations law for black public health official,with injunction as law..court order.to fired by non licensee.said,in nj court transcript` recorded,`if you had done what you were supposed to do, you would won easily..``[as you had told me.]you conspired admitt...edly against black professional who is more upstanding than you and your corrupted slavery demorats.crooksyou are disgraced by me..and god principles.your own doings.malpractice hypocrite.. You weer absent with defedants on the trial date.before your fix date..youcan live with an injustice against nexx black person,with more children than you..from doctor father who more than you hawkins..proven more honor than you..your poor comment..monkey comment,,hawkins shithouse,pay up for malpractice duty johncrow bribe taker..you are a disappontment`traitor,low standard house nword..nword hustler..selective vindctive dwagshit.. to intelligent humanity..wilfred gray,

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fibromyalgia Warrior!

Attorney Hawkins handled my personal injury and insurance case rising out of an auto accident resulting in Fibromyalgia at a time when it was not recognized as a real injury. It took years but he was victorious in getting what was considered a large recovery for a soft tissue injury and ultimately al...so won my case against my insurance company and my medical bills were finally paid. I was also slandered by adversarial attorneys and investigators. Mr. Hawkins set law limiting such practices during litigation. Attorney Hawkins is a fearless, dedicated attorney who never gives up!

Posted by Tracey | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Civil rights legend

He was my attorney in a civil rights matter 25 years ago. It was subsequent to my discrimination lawsuit and victory that I decided to go to law school. I witnessed first hand his advocacy and lack of fear of the big firms. He has continued to be my go to lawyer for advice in the areas of civil righ...ts matters specifically. His mind is still very sharp and he’s not afraid to try a case!!!

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Eldridge Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tracey Cosby

Civil rights lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"co counsel on a national origin and age discrimination case where I looked to him for his advice and experience. The matter settled at Mediation especially after the adversary knew he was gong to be litigating the case."

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Herbert Tan

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Excellent attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Presidential Award, Orange & Maplewood NAACP

1976

Thurgood Marshall Award, Seton Hall University School of Law

1975

Rutgers University Public Service Award, Rutgers University

1973

Legislator of the Year Award, Women's Political Caucus

N/A

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

N/A

Who's Who in American Politics, Who's who in American Politics

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Eldrige Hawkins, LLC

1977 - 2003

Owner, Eldridge Hawkins Attorney at Law

1970 - 1972

Chief Prosecutor, City of East Orange

1970 - 1976

Partner, Hawkins & Rossi Attorneys at Law

1968 - 1969

Director, Monmouth County Legal Services

1967 - 1967

Attorney, Newark Legal Services

1966 - 1967

Legal Assistant/Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commisssion

Associations

Garden State Bar Association

Founding President

Sample of Legal Cases

Victor v. State of New Jersey

Won

Thigpen, Deherde v. East Orange Police Department

Won

Ptaszynski v. Ehiri Uwaneme

Won

Turner v. City of Newark

Won

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Education

1966

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Episode 11 (Part 2) Interview

The Hurricane Tales

Publications

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

1979

New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2 C) New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Title 2C)

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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