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Brett M. Anders, Employment Attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

focused on Employment and Litigation

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Trusted employment attorney serving Berkeley Heights.

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Brett M. Anders is an attorney based in Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Berkeley Heights, NEW JERSEY
Experience
attorney
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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.

Main office

200 Connell Drive, Suite 2000

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922

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Hiring guide

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

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