Michelle J. Douglass

Michelle J. Douglass

Burnham Douglass Attorneys At Law
  • Employment Law
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Biography

Michelle J. Douglass has dedicated her career to helping people fight for justice, having learned that nothing worthwhile comes without sacrifice, self-discipline, and courage. Michelle has been recognized by various publications and rated highly by several lawyer rating services. She has litigated thousands of cases in state, federal, and administrative courts and has obtained several million-dollar jury verdicts for her clients.
After serving a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Steven Z. Kleiner, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Michelle began a career as an employment trial lawyer. Attorney Douglass has represented businesses, public entities, and public officials alike. She has also represented victims who were discriminated against on account of their sex, race, age, physical handicap, or sexual orientation.
Michelle J. Douglass is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who are able to demonstrate efficient levels of experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice. Less than 2% of attorneys have the honor of this accreditation, thus allowing them to advertise that they have met the objective and rigorous standards approved by the U.S. Supreme Court and the American Bar Association.
Michelle is also a regular public speaker on behalf of various continuing legal and human resource management organizations, such as the National Business Institute, Association of Trial Lawyers-NJ, the New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Institute, the Human Resources Summit, the Atlantic Cape Community College, and the Rutgers University Cooperative Extension program.

Practice Area
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Stockton University
Computer Science Studies
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
J.D. | Juris Doctor
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
B.S. | Political Science
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Awards
Recognition
Super Lawyers List
Generated based on peer reviews and an extensive review process.
Professional Associations
State Bar of New Jersey  # 025091988
Member
Current
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National Association of Employment Lawyers-NJ
Member
Current
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Society for Human Resource Management
Member
Current
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American Association of University Women-NJ, Member
Past Public Policy Chair
Current
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American Civil Liberties Union
Member
Current
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American Trial Lawyers Association-NJ
Past Parliamentarian
Current
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Tech Trek-NJ
Past Director
Current
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Girls Can Club, Non-Profit Organization
Founder, Director
Current
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Douglass Employment Practices, LLC-Florida Employment & HR Consulting
Owner
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Rutgers University Cooperative Extension program
Rutgers University Cooperative Extension program
Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College
Human Resources Summit
Human Resources Summit
New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Institute
New Jersey Continuing Legal Education Institute
Association of Trial Lawyers-NJ
Association of Trial Lawyers-NJ
National Business Institute
National Business Institute
Certifications
Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney
New Jersey Supreme Court
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Burnham Douglass Attorneys At Law
8000 Sagemore Dr.
Suite 8303
Marlton, NJ 08053
Telephone: (856) 751-5505
Burnham Douglass Attorneys At Law
450 Tilton Road,
Suite 200B
Northfield, NJ 08225
Telephone: (856) 751-5505