When you are subjected to workplace sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, you likely feel many emotions. You may worry about your job security, your career, and how you’re going to provide for your family. As we see in the news every day, employment discrimination and sexual harassment are rampant issues nationwide.
The Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC is here to help you in your time of need. Whether you are subjected to discrimination on the basis of your race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or age, or if you are retaliated against for making complaints about your employer’s unlawful conduct, our team of experienced attorneys are here to get you the justice you deserve. At Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, we want to help you get your life back.
We want to show you that your courage coupled with our legal expertise sends a powerful message to employers who have discriminated or retaliated against you. To find out more about how one of our attorneys may be able to help, contact us today for a free consultation.
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View All TestimonialsOlivia is the best! Oliva was very thorough, patient, and very detailed and descriptive regarding the process. She was very supportive of my sexual harassment case. From the very beginning, she communicated and would provide me with any updates and she was always available when I needed anything. More importantly, she always extended that comfort level of trust which always made me feel at peac... Read Full Testimonial
Casey Barkhordarian is a fabulous attorney to work with. He explained everything to me about the case (including the millions of questions I asked) right from the start of our very first meeting. He did so in a way that I could understand and was very prompt and clear with communication the entire time. Casey Barkhordarian is a very competent and knowledgeable lawyer to have on your team. I def... Read Full Testimonial
Matt Finkleberg is by far the best attorney I’ve ever hired! From the outset, it was evident that he was not just another lawyer; Matt is nothing short of extraordinary. He possesses the ability to do his job phenomenally while somehow managing to give me hope during one of my darkest of hours. Matt consistently returned my calls promptly, regardless of my questions, confusion, or self-doubt ... Read Full Testimonial
I cannot speak highly enough about my experience working with Matt Finkelberg. From the very beginning, Matt approached my case with an incredible level of professionalism, knowledge, and dedication that immediately put me at ease. It is rare to find an attorney who not only possesses an impressive depth of legal expertise but who also truly cares about the well-being and best interests of thei... Read Full Testimonial
Olivia is absolutely outstanding! She understands the emotional side of your case while being able to find the legal aspects of holding the employer accountable for breaking the law! Made a really terrible situation a little easier by explaining everything and helping me get everything in order and in the right hands. I would not use anyone else! Call them for any sexual harassment case... You ... Read Full Testimonial
This law firm is absolutely amazing!!! They went so above and beyond for me!!! I am so grateful for all their help with my difficult case!!! If you need a lawyer, you will be in great hands with their firm!!! And wait until you see the office! The building is so high tech I couldn't figure out how to get in the elevator lol!
It was a pleasure to have Casey represent and help me for my employment case. It was my first time needing an attorney, so I was a bit apprehensive at first – Casey took the time to answer all of my questions and fully explain everything to me, which really put me at ease. He was very attentive, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process – Casey would ask questions to ensure... Read Full Testimonial
matt is an excellent attorney. he handled my case with the utmost care and highly exceeded all expectations. i could not recommend derek smith and esp. matt finkelberg enough
matt is an excellent attorney. he handled my case with the utmost care and highly exceeded all expectations. i could not recommend derek smith and esp. matt finkelberg enough 🙂
Matt handled a suit against the City of LA and members of the a Neighborhood Council for racial discrimination and harassment. Ths was the first suit of this type filed on a Neighborhood Council Matt handled it with poise and above all professionalism. He walked me through the 3 year process and above all provided moral support and encouragement as I still experienced racism and harassment duri... Read Full Testimonial
Matt Finkelberg is Amazing and Devotional! It was a pleasure to have Matt represent me for my employment case. He was very attentive, supportive, and knowledgable throughout the whole process. Whenever I reached out he responded promptly which I greatly appreciated. Matt fought diligently and hard throughout my case to make sure my case was represented best. Thank you again Matt for everything.... Read Full Testimonial
It was a pleasure to have Casey represent and help me for my employment case. It was my first time needing an attorney, so I was a bit apprehensive at first – Casey took the time to answer all of my questions and fully explain everything to me, which really put me at ease. He was very attentive, supportive, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process – Casey would ask questions to ensure... Read Full Testimonial
With over 30 years of experience recovering millions for victims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, the Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC has made a name for itself as a respectable, hard-working firm that gets results. When you hire an attorney from the Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, you’re hiring someone who will represent you zealously and has the resources to handle cases against the largest and most powerful companies in the country.
Our team is dedicated to recovering the maximum compensation for our clients, while treating them with the respect and compassion they deserve. For our staff, communication is key, and you can rest assured that we are on your side. We know how difficult this process can be, and we admire the courage that our clients possess. For that reason, we are willing to any length to fight on behalf of our clients. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
At the Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC, you do not pay anything for our services unless we recover compensation for you. Above all, you can feel comfortable that you are always in good hands with the Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC. We have recovered million on behalf of our clients and we’re here to fight for you. We have a team of experienced litigators who are prepared to zealously represent your legal claims. It costs you nothing to discuss your legal matters with a member of our team, and if we recover nothing, you pay nothing.
After your free consultation, you’ll meet with one of our experienced team members and begin the intake process. This is where we gather preliminary information about the case, including any evidence or documentation like e-mails or text messages. The process of a lawsuit may vary from person to person, based on the specific circumstances of their case.
We’ll remain in constant communication with you about the status of your case and you’ll always be able to reach us with any questions or concerns. Remember, you don’t pay anything for our services unless we recover on your behalf. Above all, you can feel comfortable that you are always in good hands with the Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC. We have recovered million on behalf of our clients and we’re here to fight for you.
We have a team of experienced litigators who are prepared to zealously represent your legal claims. It costs you nothing to discuss your legal matters with a member of our team, and if we recover nothing, you pay nothing. Contact us today at (212) 587-0760 to learn more about how we can help.
Derek Smith Law Group, New Jersey’s employment law and sexual harassment attorneys are located at 60 Washington Street, Suite #101B, Morristown, NJ 07960. We take out time to help you understand your rights as a victim of employment discrimination related to age, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, gender or gender identity, and any other employment discrimination issues as well as sexual harassment. Contact us today at (973) 388-8625 for your free consultation.
From the North From the West From the South From the EastAnswers to common questions from employees in New Jersey about harassment and discrimination claims, deadlines and fees.
We represent employees in New Jersey in workplace sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. That includes discrimination based on race, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin and sexual orientation, hostile work environments and wrongful termination.
Call us at 800-807-2209 or use the form on this page for a free case review. It helps to bring anything you have, such as emails, texts, performance reviews, pay records and notes of what happened, when, and who saw it.
We discuss fees at your case review, and your fee agreement is explained and put in writing before you hire us. Many of our employment cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, so attorney fees come from a recovery; ask us how case costs are handled in your matter.
Yes, and the deadlines are short. A charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) generally must be filed within 300 days of the discriminatory act in New Jersey, and state and local laws set their own limits. Contact a lawyer as soon as you can so no deadline passes.
Most federal claims must first be filed as a charge with the EEOC. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination lets many claims go directly to court or to the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. We will explain which route fits your case.
