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Mediators

In addition to practicing law, our firm also offers employment law mediation services in a wide variety of employment law disputes.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a way to attempt to resolve a legal dispute without the risk and uncertainty of a trial. Rather than the all or nothing approach of litigation in which a judge or jury decides the fate of your case, a neutral mediator works to help the parties agree to an amicable resolution of their dispute. In other words, mediation is intended to help reach a mutually agreed-upon resolution of your case, rather than having someone else make a ruling or decision for you.

Mediation often provides an opportunity to find creative solutions to a dispute that might not be available from a judge or jury. It also places the parties in control of the outcome of their case, rather than taking the risk that a judge, jury or arbitrator might not agree with your position or rule in your favor. In other words, it puts the power into your hands by helping you work out a fair resolution of your case.

Employment Law Mediation

mediationFor a variety of reasons, employment law cases tend to be particularly good candidates for mediation. Since workplace disputes can be very complicated, both sides are likely to spend a lot of time, money and energy trying to prove their legal claims and defenses. These cases also can be very risky for everyone involved since juries are notoriously unpredictable. You never know when a jury will award a large sum of money to the employee who filed the lawsuit, or find in favor of the employer who is being sued. In addition, discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases can be very emotional for both the employees whose employers violated their legal rights, and for employers that are defending their right to make lawful business decisions.

In Person and Remote Mediation
Our firm handles both in person and remote mediation.  Our office in Montvale, New Jersey has two large conference rooms, as well as access to additional meeting and conference rooms when necessary. In addition, we offer remote mediation by Zoom, which allows you to avoid traffic and enjoy the convenience of participating from your home, office, or another convenient location.
Hire an Employment Law Expert as a Mediator

Employment law is a complex area that is constantly evolving. As a result, if you are looking to hire a mediator for a workplace dispute it is highly recommended that you find someone who is an expert in the field. Someone who specializes in employment law and stays on top of the latest developments can best understand the strengths and weaknesses of your positions. 

Additionally, an employment law specialist is best suited to clearly explain your position to each of the parties, and to help them understand the risks they are facing if the case cannot be resolved.

Our employment lawyers bring their extensive skill and thorough understanding of the field to their mediation practice. We handle and mediate a wide range of cases, including ones involving:

  • Employment discrimination;
  • Retaliation and whistleblower claims;
  • Sexual harassment;
  • Hostile work environment cases;
  • Employment contracts;
  • Family and medical leaves;
  • Wage and hour disputes;
  • Commission claims;
  • Reasonable accommodations;
  • Non-compete agreements; and
  • Other employment law disputes

While we primarily represent employees in our private practice, we are constantly evaluating cases from the perspective of both the employer and the employee, and have excellent reputations with lawyers on both sides as being fair and reasonable. We are very conscious of the risks to both sides in litigation stemming from workplace disputes, and the reasons why a reasonable settlement is usually best for everyone involved.

Our New Jersey Mediators

Two of our attorneys are New Jersey Rule 1:40 qualified mediators on the Superior Court of New Jersey's mediation roster:

In addition to handling Court Ordered mediation, Mr. Ben-Asher and Mr. Nirenberg each handle private ("non-roster") mediation.

If you are seeking a mediator for a New Jersey employment law dispute and would like to learn more, please feel free to call us at (201) 777-2250.
Client Reviews
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"I worked with Jonathan Nirenberg, ESQ on a sensitive emotional employment matter. Mr. Nirenberg was quick to respond, offered excellent advice, and always followed up with phone calls or emails when needed. My situation was settled out of court within a short period of time with the best possible results for not just me but also for the employer. Highly recommend and would seek his help again if needed..." Linda Busch, PhD
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"We've had the pleasure of working with Jonathan on multiple individual and class employment cases. Jonathan is a skilled, dedicated and caring attorney that works diligently to bring justice for his clients. We would recommend Jonathan as a legal resource for any employment cases." Stephan Zouras, LLP
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"I felt alone and without a voice, until I hired Jonathan I. Nirenberg of Rabner Baumgart Ben-Asher & Nirenberg, P.C. Mr. Nirenberg represented me in an employment matter. Without his help, I know that I would not have had the extremely successful outcome I had. Jonathan was not only professional, but very empathetic to what happened to me. Jonathan gave me support, and options in relation to a challenging employer/employment situation which was an extremely difficult time in my life..." Shelly Smith