The Law Offices of Barron & Posternock, LLP apply applies the partners’ reputations and abilities as trial lawyers to serve Southern New Jersey’s police forces, school boards, and municipalities with a high level of expertise and common sense.
Because of their experiences in a many areas of trial practice, Tom Barron and Dan Posternock have developed reputations as lawyers who can successfully handle cases involving unusual or complex issues, often on short notice. They believe that it is important to quickly develop a case strategy based upon realistic client goals and aimed at the opposition’s weaknesses with the aim of reducing the length and cost of litigation.
Law Enforcement
Tom Barron’s main focus in municipal litigation has been in the area of law enforcement. He has prosecuted and defended police disciplinary matters and the resulting civil litigation involving claims of deprivation of due process, equal protection, violations of First Amendment rights and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. He has defended scores of officers in excessive force and false arrest cases. He has also defended sexual harassment and discrimination claims against municipal police departments, including cases that established new law. He also routinely conducts training sessions for public officials and employees on sexual and other forms of discrimination.
Public Education
Dan Posternock’s government-related practice has been focused on the representation of local boards of education in defense of civil claims and as a school board solicitor. As a consequence of this work, Dan has a deep familiarity with New Jersey’s Tort Claim Act and the operation of joint insurance funds.
Municipalities
Our law firm has represented both employers and collective bargaining units in interest arbitration proceedings and has tried several interest arbitrations to conclusion for municipalities located in Burlington County. Tom Barron has extensive experience in handling grievances, arbitrations, unfair practice, scope of negotiation and representation proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Commission and its designees.
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Our law attorneys proudly serve the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia area, including Moorestown, Mount Holly, Cherry Hill, Burlington County and Camden County.
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