| 1. Age Discrimination claim settled during litigation | $2,250,000 |
| 2. Disability/Failure to Accommodate claim settled during litigation | $1,800,000 |
| 3. Gender Discrimination claim settled at Pre-Trial Conference | $1,200,000 |
| 4. Finance Commission claim – Arbitration Award | $1,187,000 |
| 5. Gender Bias claim settled during litigation | $1,100,000 |
| 6. Gender Discrimination Retaliation upheld by the Appellate Division of the NJ Superior Court | $935,000 |
| 7. Wrongful Termination Retaliation | $935,000 |
| 8. Disability Discrimination/Failure to Accommodate – Pre Litigation Settlement | $925,000 |
| 9. Retaliation Case Settlement | $850,000 |
| 10. Whistleblower claim settled at Mediation | $825,000 |
| 11. Sexual Harassment case settled pre-litigation | $650,000 |
| 12. Whistleblower case settled at mediation | $595,000 |
| 13. Whistleblower claim settled at mediation | $460,000 |
| 14. Gender Discrimination settled during litigation | $450,000 |
| 15. National Origin claim settled at mediation | $450,000 |
| 16. Sexual Harassment claim settled at mediation | $345,000 |
| 17. Employee Contract claim-Arbitration Award against Municipality | $330,000 |
| 18. Independent Contractor LAD claim settled during litigation | $325,000 |
| 19. FMLA claim settled pre-litigation | $250,000 |
| 20. Same-sex Harassment case settlement | $235,000 |
| 21. Severance claim – Arbitration Award | $210,000 |
About Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for…
About Bruce L. Atkins is regarded as one of New Jersey’s premier practitioners of employment and civil litigation. He has been selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers prestigious list every year since 2005. This honor, bestowed upon a recipient by the votes of his peers, is a powerful nod to the skill Mr. Atkins…
About Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigations such as discrimination, retaliation, and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for some of his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict…
About Diane Englander Peyser joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in September 2018 where she represents employees in wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination matters. Prior to joining Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C., Diane represented clients in all aspects of employment law on behalf of employees involving unemployment appeals, claims of sexual harassment, LGBT discrimination,…
About Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA),…
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5.0/5.0I had an remarkable experience with this firm. Diane Peyser and Bruce Atkins and team were informative, responsive, and tenacious. I could not have asked for better representation.
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I would gladly recommend Debra because of her attention to detail and her willingness to go out of her way to educate clients about how to achieve the best possible outcomes. She is a great advocate and a pleasure to work with.
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Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. is simply the BEST legal organization to have on your side and work with. Period! The entire organization worked as an extremely efficient, accurate, responsive and in a VERY professional manner at all times. Absol...
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I spoke to Diane Peyser who helped me clearly understand how to navigate my very difficult situation. Her expertise was exemplary, and her ability to help calm my concerns was excellent. My blood pressure literally went down after speaking with her...
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I would strongly recommend the legal service of Neil Deutsch and staff. I interviewed three law firms before deciding on Deutsch Atkins for my Employment Discrimination case against a large multi-national employer. Neil was very responsive and availa...
