John E. Croot, Jr., Member of the Firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of education law, civil litigation and labor and employment law.

Education

• Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1986
• Rutgers College, B.A., Philosophy, 1983

Bar Admissions

• New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1986
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1988
• New York, 1996

Professional Memberships

• New Jersey State Bar Association: School Law Committee, Workers Compensation Section and Labor and Employment Law Section
• New York State Bar Association

Professional and Civic Service Recognitions

• Court Appointed Arbitrator, Superior Court, Morris County

Relevant Experience

Mr. Croot counsels boards of education in all aspects of school law and related fields. He has extensive experience representing school districts and other public entities in litigation, including: student residency, student discipline, tenure, workers compensation, tort claim, construction and public bidding matters. Mr. Croot has appeared frequently before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Office of Administrative Law, Public Employment Relations Commission, Division of Workers Compensation and Appellate Division on behalf of both public and private sector clients. He lectures frequently on school law and related topics.