Overview
Brian brings his experience as an educator into his practice of law. As an associate on the Employment and Education Team, he counsels employers and schools, helping them navigate the complexities of litigation while staying centered on their business objectives. Brian understands the toll of litigation and how to mitigate the impact on the client by providing personalized legal advice and continuous support throughout any matter. He assists public and private clients in navigating all levels of New Jersey Courts, including administrative and federal courts, tailoring a legal strategy to the venue.
As a former educator, he better understands the concerns of teachers and incorporates those concerns into solving problems for his clients. Brian’s practice includes a focus on Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities (APSSDs) and the unique regulations and challenges these entities regularly encounter. He is deeply invested in the mission of his clients and acts as a partner in finding a path forward for all.
Brian regularly handles employment matters related to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour dispute, retaliation, and non-compete agreements. He speaks on employment and education topics and provides employee trainings on behalf of employers.
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America - Labor and Employment Law - Management (2025); Litigation - Labor and Employment (2025)
- New Jersey Rising Stars® (2024)
News
Articles
- Will You Be Able To Fill That Prescription for Arbitration? It Depends, 4/30/2025
- New Jersey's Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Takes Effect, Transforming Home Employment Laws, 7/01/2024
- When It Comes to Whistleblower Protection, It Is No Longer the Thought That Counts, 2/29/2024
- Porzio's 2023 Employment Law Year in Review, 12/29/2023
- Update to the Mini-WARN ACT Provides Additional Worker Protections in New Jersey, 5/31/2023
- Non-Compete Agreements and Changes in New Jersey's Business Climate, 2/27/2023
- Porzio's 2022 Employment Law Year in Review, 12/28/2022
- Title & Pay Are Not Enough to Guarantee Exempt Status, August 2022
Speaking Engagements
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"Data Privacy: Whose Data is it Anyway?," 16th Annual Porzio Employment Law Forum, 10/01/2024
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"Discipline & Termination While on Leave: End of (Vacation) Days," Presenter, Porzio Employment Law Forum, Morristown, NJ, 10/04/2023
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"Hiring, Respecting, and Thriving With Transgender and Nonbinary Employees," Presenter, Porzio Employment Law Forum, Morristown, NJ, 10/04/2023
Prior Relevant Experience
- Hon. Craig L. Croson, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage, Family Division, Law Clerk
- New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Program (NJ LEEP), Newark, NJ , Legal Education Director