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Biography

Gregory S. Schaer, Esq. is a highly experienced New Jersey employment lawyer and labor law attorney admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey and is a member of the bars of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Schaer has achieved substantial jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. The cases that he has handled are known by judges and attorneys throughout the United States as a result of numerous decisions rendered by the New Jersey Appellate Division, the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mr. Schaer and the cases he has handled as a New Jersey employment attorney have been followed by the news media and have been featured in local and national newspaper articles and other publications.

The law firm represents clients in all labor and employment matters including but not limited to discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, discharge, whistleblowing, retaliation, wage and hour, unemployment, disability, and Family Medical Leave Act litigation as well as pre-litigation settlement and severance negotiations. Mr. Schaer formerly practiced with the Law Offices of Linda B. Kenney, which later became the firm of Kenney, Schaer & Martin and has an established reputation of being an aggressive and experienced employment attorney with a proven track record of results. As a New Jersey employment lawyer, Mr. Schaer handles all aspects of complex state and federal litigation matters and appeals, against both small and large employers including multi-national corporations as well as municipal entities.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Additional Practice Areas
  • Types of Discrimination
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Unemployment Claims and Appeals
  • Sexual Harrassment
  • Severance Agreements
  • Non-Compete Agreements
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fees and fee arrangements depend upon the type and nature of the matter being handled. Additional information can be provided at the time of consultation.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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3rd Circuit
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U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Education
Widener University's School of Law
J.D. (1991)
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Ramapo College
B.S. (1988)
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Professional Associations
New Jersey Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Jersey Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Civil Trial Preparation
New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Certifications
Training in Mediation and Conciliation
Administrative Office of the Courts
Websites & Blogs
Website
Gregory S. Schaer's Website Profile
Website
Law Offices of Gregory S. Schaer, LLC Website
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Gregory S. Schaer, LLC
178 South St #4
Freehold, NJ 07728
Telephone: (732) 462-5626
Fax: (732) 647-0020