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Jonathan Ian Nirenberg

Employment and labor Attorney at Montvale, NJ

4.6   8 reviews
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  • State Years
    New York - NY 24 years
    New Jersey - NJ 24 years
  • Licensed for 24 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1999
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 24 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Aggressively Honest
Amber
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Would reccomend to anyone!
Pat
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About Jonathan

Learn Jonathan’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Employment and labor
    50%
    I have dedicated my career to enforcing the rights of employees in New York and New Jersey. I have represented individuals in a variety of employment law claims, including claims relating to employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contracts, non-compete agreements, severance contracts, family and medical leaves, failure to provide reasonable accommodations and wage and hour claims.

    25 years

  2. Discrimination
    20%
    I represent employees who have experienced unlawful discrimination in the workplace based on legally protected category including race, age, gender, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, and veteran and military status.

    25 years

  3. Wrongful termination
    20%
    I represent employees in wrongful claims, including claim of wrongful discharge due to discrimination, retaliation, breach of an employment contract, or in violation of another employment law right.

    25 years

  4. Mediation
    5%
    I am an employment law mediator in the state of New Jersey, , a Rule 1:40-qualified mediator, and included on the Superior Court of New Jersey's roster of civil mediators.

    10 years

  5. Sexual harassment
    5%
    I represent individuals who have experienced sexual harassment at work.

    25 years

Dedicated to Representing Employees in New Jersey and New York

I am a partner of Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C. in Montclair, New Jersey.  I have dedicated my career to representing employees in discrimination, harasment, retaliation and other employment law cases in New Jersey and New York since I graduated from Cornell Law School in 1998. I have extensive experience writing and arguing appeals, and have participated in numerous landmark decisions, including Zive v. Stanley Roberts, Inc.; Stengart v. Loving Care Agency, Inc.; Myers v. AT&T; Cole v. Jersey City Medical Center; Padilla v. Berkeley Educational Services of New Jersey, Inc.; Brennan v. Norton; and Muller v. Exxon Research and Engineering Co.

 

Experienced Employment Lawyer

Prior to joining Rabner Baumgart, I have been a partner of The Nirenberg Law Firm, LLC, Resnick & Nirenberg, P.C., and Deutsch Resnick, P.A.  I write articles about important employment law issues and developments for my firm's blog, the New Jersey Employment Lawyer Blog, and our newsletter, the New York and New Jersey Employment Law Newsletter. I am also the author of the articles When Does the Employer Have the Burden of Proof? (New Jersey Law Journal, March 17, 2008), Are Some Employees Entitled to More than 12 Weeks of Pregnancy Leave Under State and Federal Law (New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly, Spring 2002) and When Is an Employer's Failure to Provide Notice of FMLA Rights or Designate FMLA Leave Actionable? (New Jersey Law Journal, March 29, 2004).

 

New Jersey Rising Star

I have been named a Rising Star in Employment Law by New Jersey Super Lawyer Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013.  I have an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which Martindale-Hubbell describes as "a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence."

 

I am a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), as well as the National Employment Lawyers Association of New Jersey (NELA-NJ).

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Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C.
135 Chestnut Ridge Road
Suite 230
Montvale, NJ, 07645
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4.6 / 5.0
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Posted by Amber | September 14, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Aggressively Honest
Mr. Nirenberg was honest in what he could, and could not achieve, in my case. He guided me through the entire process and was always available to me. His prices were fair and I received exactly the outcome that I sought when hiring him.
Posted by Pat | September 3, 2015
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Would reccomend to anyone!
Very quick response and very accurate, looked up the adive that Mr. Nirenberg had given me and spoke with another lawyer about my case which the other lawyer said pretty much the same thing as Mr. Nirenberg. He even recomended that I could possibly handle my case myself by talking with the Department of Labor, which just goes to show he cares more about the person then just seeing them as money. Thank you for your help!
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Posted by David | April 15, 2013
Jonathan Nirenberg gave me outstanding representation in my employment law case
Jonathan Nirenberg provided me with outstanding representation from start to finish in my employment law case. My employer had denied my legal return to work following my taking FMLA leave to seek treatment for a personal problem. I contacted Jonathan and he met with me that day and he began taking action immediately to protect my rights. Throughout the duration of negotiations with my former employer Jonathan provided me with a clear view of the process, spending ample time discussing the issues and our potential strategies with me. It was apparent to me every step of the way that Jonathan's primary concern was reaching a legal/remedy/settlement that best addressed my needs. I would recommend Jonathan Nirenberg without reservation to anyone in need of representation in a legal matter involving their employment.
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Posted by Tom | April 11, 2013
Review of Jonathan Nirenberg Services
Jonathan represented me five years ago a did a excellent job along with his paralegal Theo who is still with him. I would highly recommend Jonathan and Theo's expertise and talents in representing anyone.
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2013
Restrictve covenant advise
Mr. Nirenberg provided a cogent and detailed explanation of the law as it pertained to the facts that would and would not support enforcement of the restrictive covenants in my employment agreement.
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2013
Strong recommendation
Jonathan is smart, responsive, and knowledgeable. I would recommend him without reservation
Posted by Subramaniam | April 5, 2013
A brilliant lawyer
Jonathan Nirenberg is a brilliant lawyer who provides superb counsel to clients with great passion for his profession. He was very well organized. He responded to my questions in a timely manner and represented me effectively to my complete satisfaction. I always admire his depth of knowledge and wisdom in handling employment related issues. He was very pleasant to work with and I would recommend his services without any reservation.
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2016
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Just kept telling me how much money it was going to cost me
I wasted about 40-45 mins with this lawyer several years while I discussed my issue with him and showed him proof of my allegations. He repeatedly told me how much money it was going to cost me and really couldn't tell me if I had a case. I think the trouble is that my case did not include suing for damages so he would not benefit from taking my case.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 295-395 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-40%
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Rabner Allcorn Baumgart & Ben-Asher, P.C.
  • 2014 - Present
  • Partner
  • The Nirenberg Law Firm, LLC
  • 2011 - 2013
  • Partner
  • Resnick & Nirenberg, P.C.
  • 2007 - 2011
  • Partner
  • Deutsch Resnick, P.A.
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Associate
  • Deutsch Resnick, P.A.
  • 1998 - 2005
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Education

  • Cornell Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • University of Rochester
  • B.A.
  • 1995

Legal Cases

  • Cole v. Jersey City Medical Center
  • Reversed decision granting summary judgment to employer
  • Padilla v. Berkeley Educational Services of New Jersey, Inc.
  • Jury Verdict Affirmed on Appeal
  • Myers v. AT&T
  • Reversed and Remanded for Trial
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Associations

  • National Employment Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • National Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • International Network of Boutique Law Firms
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2011

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Martindale Hubble
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • 2015
  • Rising Star
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubble
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubble
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2011
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Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • Dinner Seminar
  • How to Avoid Legal and Ethical Landmines
  • 2016
  • The Anatomy of a Complaint
  • Drafting Complaints in Employment Law Cases
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (9)
Given (13)
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Erik Langeland
Litigation Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Jonathan is an excellent attorney and forceful advocate for his clients. He knows the law and gets favorable results. I strongly endorse him."
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Charles Kagay
Litigation Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I had the pleasure of serving as local counsel for Mr. Nirenberg and his firm on a major business fraud case. I was impressed by his knowledge, skill, and professionalism, all of which resulted in a favorable outcome for the client."
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Tae Cho
Employment and labor Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I fully endorse Jonathan as an employment law attorney. I have had the pleasure of turning to Jonathan both as a valuable resource and as a referral partner for my clients on numerous occasions."
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Rachel London
Civil rights Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Hovanes Margarian
Civil rights Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Santos Perez
Employment and labor Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Richard Yaskin
Employment and labor Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I've enjoyed working with Jon on the two NJ Supreme Court amicus briefing projects. He is one of the most knowledgeable plaintiffs' employment lawyers in New Jersey with respect to the requisite proof elements of a variety of legal claims. Jon is generous with his knowledge and regularly shares concise points of employment law with attorney colleagues including me. Richard Yaskin"
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Jamison Mark
Sexual harassment Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Jonathan is well respected member of the labor and employment community in New Jersey"
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Natalia Shishkin
Employment and labor Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Tae Cho
Business
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David Ben-Asher
Employment and labor
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Teresa Boyle-Vellucci
Employment and labor
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Robert Herbst
Employment and labor
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Erik Langeland
Class action
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Richard Yaskin
Employment and labor
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Jamison Mark
Discrimination
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Ryan Stephan
Class action
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James Zouras
Class action
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Claudia Reis
Employment and labor
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Kenneth Rosenberg
Employment and labor
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Richard Lambert
Business
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Natalia Shishkin
Employment and labor
Montvale Employment and labor Lawyer Jonathan Ian Nirenberg
Jonathan Ian Nirenberg
Employment and labor Attorney
Montvale, NJ
Licensed for 24 years
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