James M. Mets,
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
And here’s why…
• New Jersey Appellate Division rules that Police Depart-
ments must adhere to the Attorney General Guidelines
on Internal Aff air Policy and Procedure and the Depart-
ment’s discipline guidelines. Failure to do so warranted
reinstatement and backpay for a terminated police
Sergeant. (O’Rourke v. Lambertville)
• New Jersey Supreme Court rules in favor of PBA and
declares that salary step movement when a contract
expires is negotiable. (Atlantic County/Bridgewater)
• Ruling that a public employer cannot deny compensa-
tory time simply because it creates overtime. (Howell
PBA 228)
• United States Supreme Court rules in favor of law en-
forcement in case involving strip searches.
AND ALL THE WHILE MIXING
ONE HELL OF A MARTINI!!
Mets Schiro & McGovern, LLP congratulates our partner James M. Mets,
Lawyer of the Year, 2019, as selected by “2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in
America” for his work in Employment Law – Individuals, in Woodbridge, NJ.
In addition, Firm partners Leonard C. Schiro, and Kevin P. McGovern
have been recognized by the 2019 Edition of “Best Lawyers” and
senior associate Brian J. Manetta as a “Rising Star”.
The Firm has once again been rated a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm in the
U.S. News 2019 “Best Law Firms” publication. *
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* The selection of lawyers to be included in “Best Lawyers” is based on a comprehensive annual peer review survey.
The methodology can be found at bestlawyers.com/methodology.