Paula M. Dillon

Paula M. Dillon is a dedicated employment law attorney with extensive experience advocating for employees in workplace disputes. She specializes in cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, regularly appearing in both State and Federal courts. With a strong background in employment litigation, Paula has successfully represented clients facing workplace injustices, including wrongful termination and wage violations. She is also experienced in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters.

Paula earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1990. She previously completed her B.A. from Rutgers College in 1982, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Art. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Throughout her career, Paula has fought for employees facing workplace discrimination and unfair treatment. She has represented clients under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), Title VII, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). She played a significant role in high-profile cases, including Bonda v. City of Elizabeth, where her client was awarded $2,750,000 in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. Other notable cases include Elmiry v. Wachovia Corporation, Stewart v. County of Hudson, and Rojas v. Acuity Brands Lighting Inc.

Paula M. Dillon is an active member of leading employment law and trial lawyer organizations, including the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA-NJ), the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). She has presented on workplace harassment and employment law for the New Jersey State Bar Association, sharing insights on employee rights and employer obligations. In 2017, she completed training for the New Jersey Civil Mediation Program, strengthening her skills in resolving employment disputes efficiently and effectively. Throughout her career, Paula has focused on protecting workers from discrimination, harassment, and unlawful workplace practices, advocating for fair treatment and full enforcement of employee rights under state and federal law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Goldman Davis Krumholz & Dillon, PC
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
  
• Member, Hudson County Bar Association
  
• Member, American Association for Justice
  
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
  
• Member, New Jersey Association for Justice

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rutgers College, Rutgers University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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