Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.

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  • Established in 1998
  • Firm Size 6

  • Peer Reviews

    4.3/5.0 (15)
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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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About this firm

South Jersey Attorneys Handle Employment Defense and a Range of Litigation Matters

Experienced litigators represent businesses, workers, municipalities and private citizens

When problems in the workplace or other spheres of activity end up in court, an experienced attorney gives you the best chance to protect your interests and to resolve your case successfully. At Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C., we are an accomplished law firm handling various types of civil and criminal litigation and administrative matters throughout Southern New Jersey. With offices in Linwood, Pitman and Marlton, our firm has a detailed understanding of the region’s legal landscape. Our attorneys have more than 75 years of combined legal experience aggressively pursuing justice for individuals, businesses and municipalities inside and outside the courtroom.

Strong advocates have a reputation for delivering exceptional results

To secure the best possible result in trial or appellate litigation, choosing the right attorney is essential. Individuals, companies and municipalities rely on us because we are:

Respected — Since 1998, our firm has developed a reputation throughout the state for delivering effective counsel to plaintiffs and defendants. Attorneys A. Michael Barker and Vanessa E. James have earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell, a recognition of their legal ability and ethics by attorneys familiar with their work.

Skilled — Whatever your specific legal concern might be, we have the legal background and local knowledge to pinpoint innovative solutions that other lawyers overlook.

Accomplished — Our firm’s attorneys have successfully concluded more than 350 jury trials in a wide variety of matters, including key victories in police litigation, employment matters and cases involving public officials..

Seasoned trial lawyers advise on a variety of legal matters

For clients seeking representation in the southern half of New Jersey, we provide exceptional advocacy in practice areas including:

Employment law — We handle a full range of employment law issues on behalf of both workers and businesses, including whistleblower litigation. Our firm also provides authoritative counsel on labor and employment law for managers and other supervisors so that they can operate effectively and overcome worker lawsuits and gender discrimination and sexual harassment claims.

Civil rights — If you have been discriminated against when seeking public accommodations, education or housing, the firm’s lawyers can advise you of your civil rights and assert a legal claim where appropriate. We also assist government clients who have been accused of civil rights violations.

Municipal and administrative law — Throughout South Jersey, our firm delivers thorough advice on municipal law for government, business and individual clients. We also protect individuals in administrative law proceedings at every level of government.

We also handle personal injury cases for victims of negligence. No matter how complex or challenging your case might seem, we will work relentlessly to develop and execute an effective strategy.
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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Employment Law
  • Employment Lawsuit Defense
  • Civil Rights Defense
  • Municipal Law For Government
  • Administrative Law
  • Gender Discrimination Defense
  • Sexual Harassment Defense
  • Civil Rights
  • Labor Employment Law For Managers
  • Whistleblower Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Law
  • Traffic Violations/DUI/Disorderly Person/Conduct
  • Construction/Consumer Protection

People (6)

A. Michael Barker: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
A. Michael Barker
Member
5.0
2 Reviews
Linwood, NJ , 
Marlton, NJ , 
Pitman, NJ
+ 2 more

Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Police Liability, Public Official Liability, Municipal Law, Administrative Law, Appellate Practice, Employment Law, Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Death, Professional Negligence, Insurance Defense, Commercial and Fire Loss Litigation, Construction Law, Consumer Protection, Construction Litigation View More

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Todd J. Gelfand: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
Todd J. Gelfand
Attorney
4.1
2 Reviews
Linwood, NJ , 
Marlton, NJ , 
Pitman, NJ
+ 2 more

Employment Law, Police Liability, Public Officials Liability, Administrative Law, Hostile work environment, Workplace Discrimination, Sexual Discrimination in the workplace, Age Discrimination in the workplace, Reverse Discrimination, Gender Discrimination in the Workplace, Racial Discrimination in the Workplace, Whistleblower Protection, Personal Injury View More

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Vanessa E. James: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
Vanessa E. James
Attorney
4.7
16 Reviews
Linwood, NJ , 
Marlton, NJ , 
Pitman, NJ
+ 2 more

Civil Rights, Employment Law, Public Officials Liability, Commercial Litigation, Hostile Work Environment, Workplace Discrimination, Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace, Age Discrimination in the Workplace, Reverse Discrimination, Gender Discrimination in the Workplace, Racial Discrimination in the Workplace, Whistleblower Protection, Personal Injury View More

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Jeffrey Sarvas: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
Jeffrey Sarvas
Attorney
No Reviews
Linwood, NJ , 
Marlton, NJ , 
Pitman, NJ
+ 2 more

Police And Professional Liability, Employment Defense, Discrimination And Sexual Harassment Defense, Wrongful Discharge Defense, Whistleblower Defense, Civil Rights Defense, Government, The New Jersey Tort Claims Act, Litigation, General Employment Issues, Employment Policies And Procedures, Contracts View More

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Adam E. Barker: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
Adam E. Barker
Attorney
5.0
1 Review
Linwood, NJ , 
Marlton, NJ , 
Pitman, NJ
+ 2 more

Bankruptcy Chapter 7, Bankruptcy Chapter 13, Auto Negligence, Slip and Fall, Municipal Court, Traffic Violations, DUI/DWI, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Consumer Protection View More

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Greg DiLorenzo: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
Greg DiLorenzo
Attorney
No Reviews
Linwood, NJ , 
Marlton, NJ , 
Pitman, NJ
+ 2 more

42 U.S.C. 1983, New Jersey Tort Claims Act, Employment Law View More

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Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (15 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.2/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for A. Michael Barker by a Managing Partner on 05/22/14 in Employment Litigation

    Michael is an outstanding lawyer, a gentleman and above all scrupulously ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Associate on 02/14/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Partner on 02/08/13 in Employment Civil Rights

    ms. james has the highest ethical standards and is very competent in her legal ability.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Sole Practitioner on 02/06/13 in Litigation

    Always knowledgeable, always prepared, reasonable in settlement discussions, ferocious in litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Government Counsel on 02/06/13 in General Liability Defense

    Vanessa is a fine attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Partner on 02/06/13 in Employment Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Managing Partner on 02/06/13 in Police Brutality

    Excellent attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Managing Partner on 02/06/13 in Employment Civil Rights

    Excellent attorney.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Sole Practitioner on 02/10/13 in Municipal Torts

    vanessa is a very talented, diligent and ethical practitioner. i would have no hesitation whatsoever in entrusting a matter to her. any clent she represents receives the best she has to offer.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Vanessa James by a Partner on 02/06/13 in Employment Law

    Ms. James is a very pragmatic and problem solving attorney. With more experience and trials she will be rated excellent in all categories.

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