John P. Quirke
John P. Quirke is a partner with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro, and Murphy focusing on the representation of management and human resources professionals in all areas of labor and employment law. His predominant focus is on helping companies manage the employer/employee relationship while successfully navigating the web of federal and statement employment laws. He also represents clients in both federal and state courts throughout the country.
Prior to joining with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro, and Murphy, Mr. Quirke managed his own law firm after spending much of his career at Wolf Block, P.C., Archer & Greiner, P.C. and McCarter & English, P.C., three of the region’s largest law firms. In all, Mr. Quirke has over three decades of experience in the areas of employment and labor law counseling and litigation.
Mr. Quirke believes that the paramount objective in counseling management on the myriad interactions of state and federal employment laws is to give clients clear guidance on legal responsibilities so that management may make informed business decisions while, at the same time, putting the client in the best possible position to defend its interests should litigation occur despite best efforts.
Education
- S., Psychology, Georgetown University
- D., Villanova University School of Law
- Law Review
- Trial Advocacy Award recipient
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Practice Areas
- Employment Law and Litigation, with an emphasis on wage and hour law, workplace investigations, restrictive covenants, and leave laws
- Labor negotiations and unfair labor practices, organizing drives, and related litigation
Professional Associations/Memberships
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
Other Activities
- Quoted by The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Law 360, JD Supra, and NJBiz on employment-related issues
- Presenter on employment-related issues for the Society for Human Resource Management (preferred speaker designation), the American Payroll Association, the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
- Member, Board of Directors for New Jersey Orators
- Former President, South County Soccer League
- Former Board Chair, East Amwell Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Founding Head Coach, Jackson-Reed H.S. Crew Team
