Alan H. Schorr has established his law firm, Alan H. Schorr & Associates, P.C., as one of the top plaintiff employment firms in New Jersey. Mr. Schorr has repeatedly achieved high value settlements and verdicts on behalf of employees who have suffered discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other work-related problems. He routinely is successful in negotiating enhanced severance packages, and negotiating complex employment contract issues such as restrictive covenants and arbitration clauses. In addition, Mr. Schorr has a very high success right in representing client at unemployment appeals, disciplinary appeals, and other administrative hearings.
Mr. Schorr has been responsible for the expansion of the law protecting the rights of persons suffering as a result of sexual harassment and discrimination, including such landmark cases as Connolly v. Burger King Corp. and Quigley v. KPMG Peat Marwick.
Prior to establishing his law firm in 1993, Mr. Schorr owned and operated a series of successful businesses. He attained both a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor degree from Widener University. Mr. Schorr's combination of legal knowledge, extensive business experience and the MBA are invaluable when tackling complex financial matters, and in settlement negotiations, where financial knowledge and negotiation skills are essential.
Nowhere is the ability to effectively negotiate more valuable than in the area of family law. Mr. Schorr specializes in high value marital estates, including businesses, real estate, and hidden assets and income. Complex custody matters require an aggressive and compassionate advocate. The combination of education, experience, and common sense, make Alan H. Schorr a consistently successful advocate in the area of family law.
Mr. Schorr has written several articles and instructional materials, which can be reviewed at this web site. He is currently the Vice President of NELA-NJ (National Employment Lawyers Associate), where he heads NELA-NJ’s Legislative Committee. He is also a Barrister in the Thomas A. Forkin Family Inns of Court.
Bar Admissions:
New Jersey, 1993
Pennsylvania, 1993
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1994
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1997
U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
Education:
Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware, 1993
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1993
M.B.A., Master of Business Administration
Thomas A Edison College, Trenton, New Jersey
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Link to Treatises and Published Works.
Link to Published Appellate and Federal Decisions
Link to recent settlements and verdicts achieved.
