John F. Strother, Employment Attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
Over 56 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Tax
Of Counsel
New Haven, CT
Practicing employment in New Haven since 1970.
- 56+
- Years practicing
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John F. Strother is an of counsel based in New Haven, CT. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. John has over 56 years of legal experience.
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- New Haven, CT
- Experience
- over 56 years
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- Employment · Tax
- Handles Employment and Tax matters from New Haven, CT.
- Over 56 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About John F. Strother: John F. Strother is an of counsel based in New Haven, CT. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. John has over 56 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by John F. Strother
John concentrates on employment and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in New Haven, Connecticut
John takes employment matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in New Haven, Connecticut
John takes tax matters in New Haven, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
About John F. Strother — Over 56 years of Connecticut employment experience
John F. Strother is an of counsel based in New Haven, CT. The practice focuses on Employment and Tax. John has over 56 years of legal experience.
Jack is of counsel to the firm’s Tax and Employee Benefits practice groups. He has broad experience in legal matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other laws pertaining to employee benefit plans. He advises clients ranging from the largest corporations to small businesses on the laws impacting their pension, 401(k) and stock plans, including the maintenance of the federal tax qualification of such plans. He represents plan sponsors in IRS and DOL audits and provides counsel on fiduciary matters.
Jack has significant expertise in some of the more technical aspects of employee benefits law, including the treatment of benefit plans in mergers and acquisitions and the special legal status of municipal pension plans and plans maintained by Native American tribes. He advises clients on section 125 plans, benefits aspects of force reductions, employee claims matters involving retirement, health and disability plans, and executive “nonqualified” deferred and equity-based compensation.
With a background in tax law, Jack is experienced in the special tax considerations affecting public charities, private foundations and other exempt organizations, including attainment and maintenance of their exempt status and issues pertaining to “unrelated business taxable income”. He collaborates on benefit plan issues with attorneys practicing in general employment law, labor law, corporate law, litigation and estate and trust planning. He has also authored numerous articles in his fields of practice and has been a frequent speaker to audiences of both fellow attorneys and business managers.
Jack is a member of the Connecticut and New York Bars. He earned his B.A., cum laude, from Princeton University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.
Working with John on a employment matter
Jack is of counsel to the firm’s Tax and Employee Benefits practice groups. He has broad experience in legal matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other laws pertaining to employee benefit plans. He advises clients ranging from the largest corporations to small businesses on the laws impacting their pension, 401(k) and stock plans, including the maintenance of…
Who John represents
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and tax matters in New Haven and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
John F. Strother's legal education and bar admissions
Yale Law School
LL.B. · 1967
Princeton University
B.A. · 1964
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Connecticut
1975 · ACTIVE
New York
1970 · ACTIVE
John studied at LL.B. in Yale Law School and B.A. in Princeton University.
Law school and academic background
John completed LL.B. in Yale Law School and B.A. in Princeton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
Activities & Associations •Connecticut Bar Association, Member
past officer of Tax Section · membership
Locations
John F. Strother's office in New Haven
John's primary office is at 271 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06511. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire John F. Strother — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New Haven, Connecticut
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 John
John 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John'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 John F. Strother
How much does it cost to hire John for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Connecticut 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside New Haven?
John is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new employment clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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