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Lawrence Berg 
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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Larry's entire practice is devoted to the defense of employers in employment related claims involving allegations of discrimination based upon age, gender, race, sexual orientation and disability and claims of retaliation for whistle blowing. This includes the representation of employers in litigated claims and in claims proceeding through arbitration and mediation.  Larry also specializes in the defense of Laidlow claims filed against employers for work place injuries.

A trial attorney for 20 years, Larry has litigated a variety of cases in the New Jersey state and federal courts and before administrative agencies including the EEOC, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the New Jersey Department of Labor. He has provided legal counsel to businesses ranging in size from small "mom and pop" businesses to Fortune 250 companies with regard to the establishment of appropriate policies, the investigation of claims of discrimination and the defense of claims.

Larry has appeared numerous times before the New Jersey Appellate Division and he has argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Significant Representative Matters

  • Defense verdict for medical provider in suit alleging discharge for whistle blowing.

  • Represented a hospital in suit alleging age discrimination and violation of state and federal wage and hour laws.

  • Defense of auto dealership in reverse discrimination claim.

  • Defendant granted summary judgment in case against school district because plaintiff failed to comply with Statute of Limitations.

  • Secured voluntary dismissal of retaliation/wrongful discharge suit against a bank.

  • Represented a condominium association with regard to failure to accommodate disabled resident with regard to the use of common facilities.
    • Year Joined Organization:
    1989
    Areas of Practice:
    Employment
    Professional Liability
    Bar Admissions:
    New Jersey, 1988
    U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1987
    U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1988
    U.S. Supreme Court, 1989
    Education:
    Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1987
    J.D.


    Northwestern University, 1984
    B.A.
    Major:  Economics


    Published Works:
    One Further Step Beyond Individual Liability Under CEPA, Defense Digest, Feb. Vol. 6, No. 1, 2000


    Classes/Seminars Taught:
    Common Law Claims In The Employment Law Context, Presented to Zurich Insurance Group


    Disparate Impact Following The Supreme Court's Decision in Smith v. Jackson, Mississippi, Presented to American International Group


    Honors and Awards:
    New Jersey Super Lawyer (2007)


    Professional Associations and Memberships:
    Gloucester County Bar Association

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