Welcome
Ken Wallach is a seasoned attorney with a broad range of private practice and corporate experience focusing on employment law, corporate/commercial/business transactions and Mediation services. He is dedicated to serving the needs of each client with excellence and compassion. His professional demeanor, superb communication and negotiation skills, proactive and strategic approaches, and current knowledge of the law enable him to excel in representing his clients.
From large companies to individuals, each client matter is treated with the utmost respect and confidentiality. If you are seeking personal attention and proactive representation for your legal matters, please contact his office for a free initial consultation.
Employment Practice
- COVID-19 Counseling to Individuals and Companies to Obtain Federal and State Benefits and Provide Guidance on Employee Terminations, Furloughs, Reinstatements and Return-To-Work Plans
- Unemployment Insurance Counseling and Representation in UI Hearings and Appeals
- Represents Individuals and Companies on a Broad Range of Employment Claims and Litigation, including Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Harassment and Discrimination (Age, Race, Gender, Sexual Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, Pregnancy, National Origin, Religion, Disability and Reasonable Accommodation), Overtime/Wage & Hour Claims, and Other NJLAD, EEOC, CEPA, FMLA and FLSA Claims
- Prepares and Negotiates Executive Employment Offers and Agreements; Separation Agreements; Confidentiality, Non-Disclosure and Restrictive Covenant Agreements; and Consulting/Independent Contractor Agreements
- Counsels Individuals and Companies relating to Earned Sick Leave and Family Leaves of Absence
- Represents Individuals and Companies Relating to Performance Reviews and Discipline; Whistleblower/Ethics/Hotline Complaints; and Breach of Contract Claims
- Guides Clients Through Reductions-In-Force to Reduce Employment Risks
- Prepares and Updates Employee Handbooks and Policies
- Develops Compliance Programs and Conducts Seminars/Workshops on Employment Laws
Other Practice Areas
Corporate / Commercial / Business Transactions
- Prepares and Negotiates a Broad Range of Commercial and Corporate Agreements and Financing Transactions
- Represents Clients in Acquisition and Disposition Business Transactions
- Conducts Internal Investigations Relating to Potential Violations of Federal and State Laws and Company or Employee Wrongdoing
- Defends Clients in FBI, Grand Jury, Suspension, Debarment and Other Governmental Investigations; Prepares and Implements Corrective Action and Remedial Programs
- Counsels Clients on Federal Procurement Laws Involving Domestic and Military Programs
Construction / Leasing / Mediation Services
- Represents Individuals and Companies in Construction Claims, Liens and Litigation, Including the Defense of Consumer Fraud Act Claims
- Negotiates Commercial and Residential Leases and Represents Clients in Landlord/Tenant Disputes and Litigation
- Conducts Mediations and Resolves Employment and Commercial/Business Disputes and Litigation as a New Jersey Court Approved Mediator in 13 New Jersey Counties
Contacts
- Mail:
160 South Livingston Avenue
Suite #208
Livingston, NJ 07039 - Telephone:
973.994.7901 - Fax:
973.994.7902 - E-Mail:
ken at kwallachesq.com
Ken Wallach
Professional Experience
- Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wallach LLC
- Deutch & Asssciates, LLC
- Honeywell/AlliedSignal/Bendix (Assistant General Counsel)
- The Honorable Marvin Jones, Senior Judge
(Judicial Clerkship, U.S. Claims Court, Washington, DC) - U.S. Public Health Service (Officer)
Education
National Law Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC, Juris Doctor with Honors Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Bar Admissions
Virginia, District of Columbia, New Jersey
Professional Organizations
Member of American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, New Jersey Superior Court Approved Mediator