Deborah L. Mains

Deborah L. Mains, Employment Attorney in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Over 30 years of legal practice

ShareholderatCostello & Silverman, LLC

Mount Laurel, NJ

Practicing employment in Mount Laurel since 1996.

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Deborah L. Mains is a shareholder based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment. Deborah has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Costello & Silverman, LLC.

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Mount Laurel, NJ
Experience
over 30 years
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Mount Laurel, NJ.
  • Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Deborah L. Mains: Deborah L. Mains is a shareholder based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment. Deborah has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Costello & Silverman, LLC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Deborah L. Mains

Deborah concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Deborah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Deborah takes employment matters in Mount Laurel, 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 Deborah agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Deborah L. Mains — Over 30 years of New Jersey employment experience

Deborah L. Mains is a shareholder based in Mount Laurel, NJ. The practice focuses on Employment. Deborah has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Costello & Silverman, LLC.

Deborah L. Mains is a shareholder in the Firm.

Deborah graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Russian studies and obtained her J.D. from Rutgers School of Law - Camden in 1995. After completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Mary E. Colalillo in Camden, NJ, she joined the labor department of a large south Jersey union-side litigation law firm, representing unions and employee benefits funds before state and federal courts. In addition, she represented individual workers in a variety of state and municipal court actions, assisting them with everything from unemployment benefits to criminal charges. Deborah continued to represent unions, benefit funds and individuals in labor and employment matters.

Deborah joined the firm after her tenure as associate general counsel of the largest property services union in the United States. As associate general counsel, Deborah provided legal counsel to the union on organizing campaigns and strikes; represented the union before the federal courts and the national labor relations board and, most important to her, arbitrated hundreds of grievances on behalf of individual members of the union who had been unjustly discharged, disciplined or otherwise deprived of benefits.

Ms. Mains is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey. She is a member the Board of Governor's of the New Jersey Association for Justice, wherein she is Co-Chair of the NJAJ Women's Trial Caucus and the NJAJ Public Relations Committee. She is also a member of NJAJ's Employment Section and Civil Practice Committee. Deborah is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Deborah resides in South Jersey.

Working with Deborah on a employment matter

Deborah L. Mains is a shareholder in the Firm. Deborah graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Russian studies and obtained her J.D. from Rutgers School of Law - Camden in 1995. After completing a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Mary E. Colalillo in Camden, NJ, she joined the labor department of a large south Jersey union-side litigation…

Who Deborah represents

Deborah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Mount Laurel and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Deborah L. Mains's legal education and bar admissions

  • Rutgers University Law School

    J.D. · 1995

  • State University of New York at Albany

    B.A. Russian · 1992

Jurisdictions

Deborah's state bar admissions

  • New York

    2002 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1996 · ACTIVE

Deborah studied at J.D. in Rutgers University Law School and B.A. Russian in State University of New York at Albany.

Law school and academic background

Deborah completed J.D. in Rutgers University Law School and B.A. Russian in State University of New York at Albany. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Deborah runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Deborah's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Camden, Camden County, New Jersey State

    Member: Labor and Employment Section Executive Committee GLBT Section) and New York State Bar Associations New Jersey Association for Justice (Member: Labor and Employment Working Group Women's Trial Caucus · membership

Locations

Deborah L. Mains's office in Mount Laurel

Deborah's primary office is at 18000 Horizon Way, Suite 800, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Costello & Silverman, LLC

18000 Horizon Way, Suite 800

Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

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Hiring guide

How to hire Deborah L. Mains — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Deborah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Deborah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah'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; Deborah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Mount Laurel, 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 Deborah

Deborah 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. Deborah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Deborah'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 Deborah L. Mains

  • How much does it cost to hire Deborah for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Deborah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Deborah offer a free consultation?

    Deborah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Deborah's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Deborah'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. Deborah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Deborah take my case if I'm outside Mount Laurel?

    Deborah 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 — Deborah 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 Deborah?

    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. Deborah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Deborah accepting new employment clients right now?

    Deborah'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 Mount Laurel, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey

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