Randall Philip Brett

Randall Philip Brett

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 18 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business, Employment & Labor

About Randall

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 75%

Provide a broad range of legal services including business formation, buy/sell contracts, contract negotiations, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, and advisory services for owners and managers.

20 years | 115 cases

75%
Employment and Labor 25%

Represent individuals in a wide variety of employment-related matters, including employment contracts, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, termination agreements, wrongful discharge allegations, violations of state and federal laws prohibiting age, gender, race, and other forms of discrimination, wage and hour issues, and overtime pay disputes.

20 years | 75 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

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Randall Philip Brett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by TK | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Purchase

Mr. Brett provided reliable, honest, and outstanding representation from beginning to end. He helped guide me through the process of purchasing my business with expertise and professionalism, addressed my questions/concerns with precision and clarity, responded quickly to my emails, and helped me to ...carry out an excellent transaction. Truly an exceptional attorney!

Posted by janice | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Business Purchase

Randall was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He was sure to explain all the complicated details our business purchase included so that we understood completely the process and did not miss any necessary documents or filings. His representation provided us a secure and successful transaction....

Posted by Brenda | February 24, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trustworthy and Reliable

I contacted Randall to represent me as a first time defendant in a lawsuit. It was a very emotional experience for me and I was extremely terrified. During our first meeting, Randall's obvious professional competence quickly made me felt at ease. I was impressed with the time that he has already inv...ested in trying to understand my case and how thorough he was at ensuring that I understood what the case involved. He listened to me, understood concerns and worked with me. Throughout the case we worked as a team. He kept me fully informed and was always a phone call away. I always felt that he had my best interest at heart. I was very comfortable with him as my attorney because of his persuasiveness, trustworthiness and reliability. I am fully satisfied with the conclusion of my case and highly recommend Randall.

Posted by Douglas | February 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable & Professional Defense Attorney

I contacted Mr. Randall Brett to represent me in a lawsuit in which I was a defendant. From our initial meeting, he listened to me carefully and asked questions to understand my side of the issue. Subsequently, I thereafter felt that it was the right choice to retain Mr. Brett as my representing atto...rney. Throughout the whole case encompassing discoveries, interrogatories and up to mediation, Mr. Brett kept me informed of what was happening case wise. His knowledge of law is superb and he is quite respected as I found out. This was very evident during the mediation process. At any rate, Mr. Brett was able to skillfully defend me to the conclusion that I was extremely satisfied with. Going through a lawsuit can be a very unsettling situation. However, having a competent, reliable and trustworthy attorney makes a big difference. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Randal Brett as an attorney - knowledgeable and professional, he is second to none!

Posted by Daniel | July 06, 2012 | Employment & Labor

this lawyer is outstanding!

I live in the Midwest but needed a lawyer in NJ for an employer dispute. I called a lawyer in NJ who was recommended and he recommended Mr. Brett. He was nothing like the stereotyped-lawyer-of -today. He was extremely competent, professional, affable, honest and affordable. He always made me feel... that my small case was important to him. He was always in contact and when we spoke on the phone, it was always with him and not a secretary or associate. He has restored my faith in the profession.

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Randall Philip Brett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leonard Boyer

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Brett is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Frank Materia

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randall is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. I am a recently admitted attorney who started his own practice. Randall has given me guidance and shared his knowledge and lessons learned. He is thoughtful and precise in describing legal procedure. I learned a great deal from him. He is generous with his time. And most important, willing to listen carefully in order to provide a proper legal response. His clients are fortunate to have hired Randall as an Attorney."

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Gerald Siegel

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I whole-heartedly endorse Randy Brett. He is extremely knowledgable, practical and a good listener. He is particularly skilled in traffic/criminal matters and labor/employment law."

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Roger Ermola

Litigation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His breath of experience speaks for itself. I highly recommend him to any potential clients looking for a proven and battle tested professional."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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George Thomas

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Randall was a student of mine at Rutgers Law and impressed me with his work ethic, his intelligence, and his ability to solve legal puzzles. He also has much experience in the business world and an MBA to go with his JD. He has my highest endorsement."

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Ayesha Hamilton

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gerald Siegel

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Solo and Small Firm Attorney of the Year, New Jersey State Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Randall P. Brett

2012 - 2014

Law Faculty, Rutgers University School Of Law

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Weissman & Mintz, LLC

1998 - 2006

Managing Partner, The Sagacity Group

1997 - 1998

Vice President, Dendrite International Inc.

1992 - 1997

Vice President, ABB Susa Inc.

Associations

2010 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

New Jersey State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section

Chair and Director

2014 - 2020

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Complex Construction Litigation

Settled with payment to client

Wrongful Termination

High 6 figure settlement

Wrongful Termination, "Whistle Blower", Retaliation

Settled for back wages, damages, attorneys fees.

Breach of Contract

All claims dismissed against my client.

Product Liability

Defeated all claims by plaintiff.

Enhanced Severance

Successfully negotiated a severance package for employee that included significant money and benefits continuation in addition to outplacement assistance.

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Education

2007

Rutgers University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1977

Northwestern University

MBA

1972

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Solo & Small Firm Conference

Succession Planning for Attorneys

2016

2016 Solo and Small Firm Conference

Winning Cases in Municipal Court

2016

2016 Solo and Small Firm Conference

How to Start a Successful Law Practice

2015

2015 Solo & Small Firm Conference Personnel Issues in Your Law Practice

2015

2015 Solo & Small Firm Conference Buying and Selling a Small Business

2014

Solo & Small Firm Conference How To Bill Your Clients and Get Paid

2014

Solo & Small Firm Conference A View From The Top

Publications

N/A

www.rbrettlaw.com News and Opinions

Languages

English

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