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Daniel J. Zirrith

Daniel J. Zirrith
Dan Zirrith of Zirrith Law

Daniel J. Zirrith

Managing Partner

Phone: (732) 521 – 5900
Fax: (732) 521 – 5999

Email: dzirrith @ zirrithlaw.com

Daniel J. Zirrith practices labor and employment law, and business litigation before the courts and administrative agencies of New Jersey. Mr. Zirrlth was a contributing author for the following publications: Overview of the ADA: Legal Protections for Persons with Disabilities, New Jersey Lawyer The Magazine, No. 170, July 1995; Post Employment Agreements and Restrictions, A Checklist for Drafting a Restrictive Covenant Agreement, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1997. Mr. Zirrith was the labor side speaker at the 2016 Administrative Law Forum and spoke on Civil Service Discipline cases.

Mr. Zirrith’s experience includes: Litigation In State and Federal courts, Conscientious Employee Protection Act, (Whistleblower) cases, Law Against Discrimination (LAD) cases, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases, Severance and Noncompete Agreements, Family and Medical Leave issues, Collective bargaining negotiations, Grievance arbitration matters, Public Employee Disciplinary Charges matters, Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) cases, Pension Issues and cases– PERS, PFRS and TPAF, NJ Civil Service Commission, Business litigation matters.

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for New Jersey

EXPERIENCE

Mr. Zirrith has exceptional expertise in labor and employment law, with particular focus on complex litigation matters. His practice encompasses both private sector employment disputes and public sector labor relations, making him uniquely qualified to handle diverse employment-related challenges.
Specialized Experience
  • Discrimination and Civil Rights Law: Extensive experience with Law Against Discrimination (LAD) cases and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and litigation
  • Whistleblower Protection: Skilled in Conscientious Employee Protection Act cases, protecting employees who report wrongdoing
  • Employment Contracts: Expert in drafting and litigating severance agreements, non-compete clauses, and restrictive covenant agreements
  • Public Sector Labor Relations: Comprehensive experience with collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) proceedings
  • Disciplinary and Administrative Matters: Handles public employee disciplinary charges and Civil Service Commission cases
  • Benefits and Pension Law: Knowledgeable in pension issues involving both the Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), PFRS and Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
Professional Recognition
Mr. Zirrith has established himself as a thought leader in employment law through his published works and speaking engagements. His contributions to legal literature include authoritative pieces on ADA protections and post-employment restrictive agreements. His selection as a speaker at the 2016 Administrative Law Forum demonstrates his recognized expertise in public sector disciplinary matters.
Jurisdictional Authority
Licensed to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and before the United States District Court for New Jersey, providing clients with comprehensive representation across state and federal venues.

EDUCATION

Ohio Northern University, College of Law (J.D. 1994)

Rutgers University, School of Business (B.S. 1990)

PUBLICATIONS

1997 | New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Post Employment Agreements and Restrictions, A Checklist for Drafting a Restrictive Covenant Agreement

1995 | New Jersey Lawyer Overview of the ADA: Legal Protections for Persons with Disabilities

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