Newark, NJ – Sills Cummis & Gross is pleased to announce the addition of Philip A. Portantino as an Associate in the Firm’s Employment and Labor Practice Group. He is a resident of the Firm’s Newark office.

Mr. Portantino represents and counsels employers in all areas of employment law. His litigation experience in state and federal court covers a broad range of matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower status, retaliation, employment agreements, restrictive covenant and trade secret matters, contract issues, business torts, and wage and hour issues.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Portantino was an associate at a New Jersey-based law firm. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Rutgers School of Law – Camden and his B.A. from The Catholic University of America. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.

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