Brett M. Anders, Employment Attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
focused on Employment and Litigation
Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Brett M. Anders is an attorney based in Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark) (2025).
About Brett M. Anders: Brett M. Anders is an attorney based in Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brett M. Anders
Brett concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brett handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Brett takes employment matters in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Brett takes litigation matters in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brett M. Anders — Attorney of New Jersey employment experience
Brett M. Anders is an attorney based in Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Brett M. Anders is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He exclusively represents management in workplace law, including counseling and litigation.
Brett routinely advises clients regarding day-to-day employment issues, such as employee discipline and discharge, disability management issues, reductions-in-force and restrictive covenants. He also regularly conducts training programs for employers on a variety of employment-related topics, such as performance management, sexual harassment awareness and disability management.
Brett has extensive experience representing employers in all types of employment litigation matters, such as employment discrimination, wrongful discharge and wage and hour cases. He regularly litigates in both state and federal court, as well as before various governmental agencies including the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New Jersey Department of Labor and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.
Brett frequently speaks and lectures regarding e-discovery and other employment law topics. He has also successfully argued several motions regarding the spoliation of electronic evidence and has conducted the direct and cross-examinations of forensic computer experts and/or IT professionals at trial. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Brett worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Louis F. Locascio, J.S.C.
Working with Brett on a employment matter
Brett M. Anders is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He exclusively represents management in workplace law, including counseling and litigation. Brett routinely advises clients regarding day-to-day employment issues, such as employee discipline and discharge, disability management issues, reductions-in-force and restrictive covenants. He also regularly…
Clients Brett works with
Brett reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Berkeley Heights and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Brett M. Anders's legal education and bar admissions
Seton Hall University
J.D. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Brett's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
ACTIVE
New Jersey, New Jers
ACTIVE
Brett studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University.
Law school and academic background
Brett completed J.D. in Seton Hall University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brett runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Brett M. Anders
Brett has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named “Top Forty Under Forty” by the New Jersey Law Journal in 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent™ 2013
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Brett M. Anders's office in Berkeley Heights
Brett's primary office is at 200 Connell Drive, Suite 2000, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 07922. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brett M. Anders — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brett usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brett charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brett's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brett will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brett
Brett discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brett confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brett's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brett M. Anders
How much does it cost to hire Brett for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brett walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brett offer a free consultation?
Brett charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brett's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brett's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brett gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brett take my case if I'm outside Berkeley Heights?
Brett is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brett will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brett?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brett will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brett accepting new employment clients right now?
Brett's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Berkeley Heights, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
Brett handles employment matters throughout New Jersey. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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