also known as Omar Antonio Lopez, Omar Lopez
Omar A. Lopez, Esq. is the owner of The Lopez Firm, an Employment Law Firm based in Montclair, New Jersey. He focuses on employment law and employee benefits law. Prior to founding his firm, Mr. Lopez served as labor counsel to unions in New Jersey and New York, as the Tenant Advocate Attorney of Union City, and the Public Defender for West New York.
Mr. Lopez is admitted to practice in state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Practice Areas:
* Worker's Compensation
* Employment Law
* Labor Law
* Sexual Harassment Claims
* Whistleblower/retaliation claims
* Workplace Harassment
* Employment Litigation
* Workplace Discrimination
* Severance Package Negotiation
* National Origin, Gender, Ethnicity, Religious Discrimination Claims
* Wrongful Termination
* Hostile Work Environment * ERISA * Employee Benefits * Employee pensions.
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Acquired: 2012
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Acquired: 2008
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28 Valley Road, Suite 1, Montclair, NJ, 07042
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Posted by Diane | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Omar Lopez, is a knowledgeable, professional and dependable attorney. When I went to my first conference with Omar he was a great listener. He told me up front what I needed to know concerning my employment case.
Posted by Michelle | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Omar A. Lopez is a fantastic attorney. He always gives the best advice. I suffered for two years in a hostile work environment and was able to keep my job and stop my harasser when management was hoping to fire me because I complained about unfair and unethical workplace practices . This gave me a...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013
Omar A. Lopez is a wonderful employment attorney. I highly recommend his services. I work for a large corporation and have been experiencing issues with a hostile work environment. I was considering terminating my position because of the stress. I found Mr. Lopez and his firm, The Lopez Firm th...
Posted by Monica | March 28, 2013
I had been wrongfully denied unemployment benefits after being laid off from my full time employment in January 2012. I thought this was a simple misunderstanding and tried contacting the State Unemployment office on my own. No one that I spoke to at the unemployment office seemed to care about my ...
Posted by Lisa | March 12, 2013
Mr. Omar Lopez is a knowledgable and insightful attorney. He is well versed in the law and is adept at finding just the right solution for a particular legal problem. He communicated with me in a timely manner, listened carefully to my questions and concerns, and counciled me through the legal proc...
"I endorse this lawyer. Omar is an excellent attorney and I trust his legal opinion when conferring on employment matters."
"Omar A. Lopez is extremely knowledgeable about employment litigation, he is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients. I personally refer employment matters to Omar and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and competent attorney in the North New Jersey area."
"Omar gets it. I can say with full certainty, that he is the kind of guy you want on your side. He is dedicated to the profession, the epitome of ethical responsibility, and a zealous and articulate advocate for his clients. He is also incredibly easy to work with and a top notch strategist. I fully endorse him without any reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Omar is a true pleasure to work with. He is committed to the firm and its clients. He works tirelessly and brings fresh and deep insights into creatively determining ways to assist the needs of our clients."
"Mr. Lopez was my adversary on many occasions when he was the West New York Public Defender. He is a caring and tough advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Omar Lopez is a zealous advocate for his clients and holds himself to the highest standards among his peers. Omar is one of the most professional and effective attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. Omar is an asset to the legal profession and his clients."
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2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Admitted, United States Supreme Court
2012
Admitted, Southern District of New York, U.S.D.C.
2012
Admitted, Eastern District of New York, U.S.D.C.
2008
Admitted, District of New Jersey, U.S.D.C.
2012 - Present
Owner, The Lopez Firm
2011 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Hyderally & Associates, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Campbell Ortiz, LLC
2014 - Present
Supreme Court Committee on Special Civil PracticeMember
2011 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of New JerseyMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)Member
2016 - 2020
District V-B Ethics Committee, NJ Office of Attorney EthicsMember
2013 - 2024
National Employment Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)Board Member
2011 - 2012
American Bar Association, Employment Rights and Responsibilities CommitteeMember
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