$ 100-400 per hour
After nine years as a litigator at White & Case, now in solo practice in New Jersey. Focused on education, disability, and civil rights law, with the breadth and depth of experience necessary to successfully handle virtually any general litigation matter in federal or state court in New York or New Jersey. Pride myself on a creative and flexible approach to alternative fee agreements.
Seasoned special education lawyer and general commercial litigator, substantial experience prosecuting and defending commercial disputes and class action litigation, with a strong background in disability and civil rights law and practice (IDEA, Section 504, ADA, NJ-LAD, Section 1983, etc.), e-discovery and antitrust law, and solid background with products liability, contract disputes, bankruptcy, and corporate litigation counseling. Extensive courtroom, deposition, and motion practice experience, accentuated by recent in-house hands-on discovery practice experience.
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Acquired: 2006
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Acquired: 2005
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1 Fairview Avenue, Suite 14, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865
100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ, 08540
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Posted by Stefanie | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I do not recommend this firm. I have tried multiple times to contact this firm regarding my case. I paid and was told that they would take on my case. Since I am a Caribbean medical student, it was difficult for me to contact and speak to them person-to-person. I was told that they understood and th...
Posted by Rudy | March 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John was outstanding as my attorney in an education matter dealing with my son. John gave me guidance and direction when I needed it most. His involvement kick-started the process involving my son, which led to a quick resolution to the matter. John is very thorough and knowledgeable regarding stu...
Posted by Krista | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John Rue is a highly talented attorney, who has his clients' needs and best interests in mind at all times. He represented me in municipal court and got the best possible outcome for me. He excels at persuasive argument and in very thorough in his presentation as well as his case management. I con...
Posted by Kathleen | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
John Rue provided counseling in an investigation which could have resulted in a negative impact on my professional license. He was always available to answer my questions. He was conscientious and diligent. He had a way of taking the complex issues of my case and breaking them down into terms I co...
Posted by Patrick | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
After employment attorneys provided no competent help, John was able to resolve my employment contract situation by focusing on what could be litigated. He was effective and professional throughout the process and outmaneuvered a partner at a white shoe firm, eventually bringing us to mediation. ...
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is highly experienced in litigating special education issues. Any parent who has a problem with how their special education child is being treated by their school should speak with John."
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2011
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
2010
White & Case Pro Bono Award, White & Case
2008
Service to the Community, NJSBA
2007
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
2014 - Present
Owner, John Rue and Associates
2013 - 2014
Member, Kim & Bae
2012 - 2013
Discovery Counsel, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
2003 - 2012
Associate, White & Case
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2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
M.F.A
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2012
Moderator, In-House Counsel Colloquy on the Allocation of E-Discovery Resources
2011
International discovery: EU, U.S. and Latin America privacy and discovery update, Strategies for Spanning the E-Discovery Divide
2011
Complex Litigation and Practitioners’ Update
2016
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2007
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