Ranked #1 in Lakewood
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment Lawyers in Lakewood, NJ: 2026 rankings
127 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Lakewood: Brandon J. Broderick, New Jersey Employment Lawyers, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Poulos LoPiccolo PC - Employment Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 127.
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Most-reviewed: Ofshtein Law Firm, P.C., 2,700 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 127 ranked; ranked #48.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
127 Lakewood employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 127 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Lakewood at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon J. Broderick, New Jersey Employment Lawyers | 67 | 4.9★ (62) | Toms River, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Poulos LoPiccolo PC - Employment Lawyers | 66 | 4.9★ (73) | Asbury Park, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers | 64 | 5.0★ (5) | Lakewood | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Phillips & Associates | Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, & Employment Lawyers | 63 | 4.7★ (60) | Princeton, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Lacy Employment Law Firm LLC | 62 | 4.8★ (24) | Ewing, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | The Law Office of Vincent Miletti, Esq. | 62 | 4.9★ (38) | Brooklyn, 36 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Levinson Axelrod, P.A. | 61 | 5.0★ (35) | East Brunswick, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Smith Eibeler | 61 | 4.8★ (110) | Marlboro, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kluger Healey, LLC | 60 | 3.7★ (3) | Tinton Falls, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | The Law Office of Justin Schnitzer | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Toms River, 6 mi away | Sun | — |
All 127 employment lawyers in Lakewood, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Asbury Park, 13 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Lakewood
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Princeton, 27 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Ewing, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Brooklyn, 36 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in East Brunswick, 21 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Marlboro, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Tinton Falls, 17 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toms River, 6 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#11 Restore Law
Based in Lakewood
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Freehold, 11 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Tinton Falls, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#14 Martin Law
Based in Levittown, 35 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Brooklyn, 36 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Ewing, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Piscataway, 34 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Cherry Hill, 40 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Brooklyn, 37 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Asbury Park, 14 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Edison, 32 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 529 Google reviews.
Based in Freehold, 12 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in East Brunswick, 21 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 127 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakewood
20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedell & Stripto | 5.0★ (42) | In Lakewood |
| Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (58) | In Lakewood |
| Carlos A. Ferreira, Esq. | 4.0★ (16) | In Lakewood |
| Carolyne S. Kalson, Attorney at Law | 4.4★ (18) | In Lakewood |
| Clark Law Firm, P.C. | 4.9★ (121) | In Lakewood |
| Fabricant Jonathan S | 4.3★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| Greenwald Weiss Attorneys At Law, LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Lakewood |
| Harrison & Christos | 4.7★ (19) | In Lakewood |
| Klein Leib | 5.0★ (10) | In Lakewood |
| Law Office of Yanky Brenner | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| Law Offices of Joseph I Harrison | 5.0★ (110) | In Lakewood |
| Lawrence E. Bathgate, II | 3.7★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| LePore & Luizzi | 4.9★ (69) | In Lakewood |
| Lombardi and Lombardi, P.A. | 4.3★ (12) | In Lakewood |
| McMoran, O’Connor, Bramley & Burns P.C. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lakewood |
| THE BROWN LAW FIRM | 5.0★ (6) | In Lakewood |
| The Price Law Firm LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Lakewood |
| The Rothenberg Law Firm | 5.0★ (98) | In Lakewood |
| Turnbach Terrance L | 5.0★ (33) | In Lakewood |
| Y. Schwartz PC | In Lakewood |
How we ranked Lakewood employment lawyers
We scored 127 Lakewood employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lakewood data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Lakewood: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lakewood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Lakewood, NJ is Brandon J. Broderick, New Jersey Employment Lawyers with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Poulos LoPiccolo PC - Employment Lawyers (#2) and Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 127 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Lakewood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 127 employment lawyers serving Lakewood, NJ. 3 of them are based in Lakewood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Lakewood are open 24/7?
37 ranked employment lawyers in Lakewood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brandon J. Broderick, New Jersey Employment Lawyers (#1), Poulos LoPiccolo PC - Employment Lawyers (#2) and Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Lakewood work on weekends?
50 of 127 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brandon J. Broderick, New Jersey Employment Lawyers (#1), Poulos LoPiccolo PC - Employment Lawyers (#2) and Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lakewood employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 127 rated employment lawyers in Lakewood is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Ofshtein Law Firm, P.C. has the most, 2,700 reviews, and ranks #48. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Lakewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lakewood city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Lakewood, NJ charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Lakewood, NJ ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Lakewood?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Lakewood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 127 employment lawyers serving Lakewood.
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