Discrimination in the workplace can be extremely difficult to prove. The employer is not going to conveniently tell people that he refused to promote someone because ‘she was a woman’ or ‘I don’t like those people’. He won’t leave a note in the employment file saying that he fired someone because ‘he was too old’. It takes knowledge and skill to uncover the buried truth and win the verdict that the client deserves.
The lawyer must prove that the injustice to the employee occurred because of discrimination. This can be a detective case of the highest order. The lawyer will need to anticipate misdirection, cover-ups and outright lies. Losing a discrimination case can be both very expensive for the company fighting the discrimination claim and damaging to its reputation. The company will forcefully defend itself against the claimant. A successful outcome will depend heavily on the successful negotiating and litigation experience of the legal team and the resources that they can draw upon. In many cases, the best outcome is derived from negotiation or mediation, not from litigation. However, if that fails, the lawyers must be prepared to go to trial.
The law firm at McMoran, O’Connor & Bramley, P.C. has an outstanding record in New Jersey for the success they have earned for their clients. Some of the largest employment settlements and jury verdicts have been won by this firm. This experienced team of lawyers handles all matters related to employment law including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing and wage and hour cases. They practice before federal, state and appellate courts and handle administrative proceedings before various governmental bodies; they also conduct arbitration hearings.
Bruce P. McMoran has received many honors in his distinguished career. For over 10 years, he has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America and one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in employment law. Martindale Hubbell has repeatedly named Mr. McMoran one of the preeminent lawyers in the United States. His practice extends to New Jersey, Florida, New York and the District of Columbia. This New Jersey discrimination lawyer represents clients before the Second, Third, Fifth, Eleventh and District of Columbia United States Circuit Courts of Appeal, as well as before the United States Supreme Court.
