José Martin Jara

About José Martin Jara

With over four years at Fox Rothschild LLP, I focus on ERISA and employment law litigation, providing strategic legal counseling to companies of varying sizes. My work emphasizes translating complex legal frameworks into actionable guidance for boards, executives, and fiduciaries, enabling informed decision-making. My practice includes defending fiduciaries in litigation and investigations related to employee benefit plans, as well as resolving sensitive employment issues such as wrongful terminations, discrimination, and harassment. Dedicated to protecting organizational reputation and human capital, I also serve on nonprofit boards, contributing to impactful initiatives for underserved communities.

Experience

1. Counsel

   Fox Rothschild

   Jul 2021 — Present · Morristown, NJ, US

   Practice focused on ERISA and Employment Law litigation and counseling.

Education

• Manhattan University

  BS, Business Administration and Management

  1992

• Cardozo School of Law

  JD, Law

  1995

• Georgetown Law

  Master of Laws - LLM, Employee Benefits Law

  2005

• Universidad de Chile

  American University, Washington College of Law Summer Abroad, Legal Aspects of Trade and Investment in Latin America

  1993

Skills

• Insurance Claims
• Executive Pay
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Multiemployer Plans
• Commercial Litigation
• Pensions
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Employment Litigation
• Deferred Compensation
• Liability
• Restrictive Covenants
• Withdrawal Liability
• Board Relations
• Negotiating Contracts
• Erisa
• Employment Practices Liability
• Erisa Litigation
• Labor Relations
• Executive Compensation
• Employment Law
• Severance
• Civil Litigation
• Class Actions
• Due Diligence
• Investigations
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Global Labor and Employment
• Employee Benefits
• Retirement
• Disclosure
• Compliance
• Arbitration
• Litigation
• Taft-Hartley
• Non-Profits
• Insurance
• Committees
• Government Relations