Michael Morea's practice emphasizes employment law and complex commercial litigation. Mr. Morea represents both employers and employees in all types of employment disputes, including discrimination actions, wrongful discharge suits, whistleblower claims and business torts in the state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Mr. Morea also routinely represents clients in complex commercial matters such as shareholder and partnership disputes, claims of unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract.
Following law school, Mr. Morea served as a law clerk to the Honorable Peter F. Boggia, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division.
Mr. Morea frequently lectures and authors articles in the area of employment law. He also serves as the editor for the Employment Law Monitor, the Cole Schotz employment law blog.
Noteworthy
Mr. Morea has been awarded a BV rating for his professionalism and the quality of his legal work from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier directory of legal professionals.
Mr. Morea has been named to the New Jersey Law Journal 2011 “40 Under 40” list, a selection of top attorneys under age 40 identified and evaluated on the basis of achievement in their careers, and through recognition by professional organizations. He has also been included in 201 Magazine's list of Top Lawyers in Bergen County for 2011.
Published Decisions
Strategic Alliance Partners, LLC v. Dress Barn, Inc., 386 F.Supp.2d 312, 2005 WL 1415673, S.D.N.Y., May 06, 2005(No. 04 Civ.4588.)
Publications
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Preparing for the Employer Mandate, New Jersey Law Journal, April 29, 2013
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The Impact of the Digital Age, New Jersey Law Journal, December 8, 2008
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Ask A Lawyer: Arbitration Can't Limit Employee's Range of Remedies, The Record, January 1, 2008
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Supreme Court Holds That Unemployment Compensation Proceeding Determinations Are Not Entitled To Collateral Estoppel In Subsequent Litigations, Bergen Barrister, Winter 2007
- Welcome to the 21st Century: Science and Sexual Orientation Invade The Employment Law Arena, New Jersey Law Journal
Law Blog Articles
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Preparing for the Employer Mandate, Employment Law Monitor
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New York City Prohibits Discrimination Against The Unemployed, Employment Law Monitor
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Department Of Labor Expands Military Protections Of FMLA, Employment Law Monitor
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It’s Time For Employers To Update Their FCRA Forms, Employment Law Monitor
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New Jersey Enacts Legislation to Protect Privacy Rights of Accident Victims, Employment Law Monitor
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New Jersey Recognizes Law Against Discrimination's Protection For Perceived Characteristics, Employment Law Monitor
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Supreme Court Holds That Employees' Close Family Members are Protected from Retaliation Under Title VII, Employment Law Monitor
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New York Expands Scope of Wage Deduction Statute Employment Law Monitor
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Employee's Taking of Confidential Information Can Be a Protected Activity Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, Employment Law Monitor
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New York Department of Labor Revises its WARN Act Regulations Yet Again, Employment Law Monitor
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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination "Over 70 Exception" Does Not Cover Non-Renewal of an Employment Contract, Employment Law Monitor
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Are You Prepared for a Possible Mass Layoff Under New York's Revised WARN Act Regulations?, Employment Law Monitor
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COBRA Subsidy Is Extended Again, Employment Law Monitor
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Employers Must Post The New "EEO Is The Law" Poster, Employment Law Monitor
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U.S. Department of Labor Releases Frequently Asked Questions for Furloughs and Other Reductions in Pay and Hours, Employment Law Monitor
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President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, Employment Law Monitor
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Executive Compensation is Substantially Limited by the Economic Stimulus Legislation, Employment Law Monitor
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New Jersey Appellate Division Holds That Employer Can Be Liable For Co-Worker Harassment If Employer Lacks Effective Anti-Harassment Policies, Employment Law Monitor
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Third Circuit Holds FLSA Collective Actions and State Law Class Actions Are Not Inherently Incompatible, Employment Law Monitor
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Supervisors can be held Individually Liable Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Employment Law Monitor
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Are Inside Sales Persons Now Entitled To Overtime in New Jersey? They May be, at Least For Now, Employment Law Monitor
Speaking Engagements
Professional Activities
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Bergen County Bar Association
- Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court, 2000-2002
- Sidney Reitman Employment American Inn of Court, Barrister, 2003-2005
