Partners at Costello & Mains, P.C. The Employment Rights Lawyers, practicing civil rights and employment law, applaud the appointment of New Jersey's first openly gay Supreme Court Justice, Republican Bruce Harris, to New Jersey's Supreme Court. "While we understand that Mr. Harris is a republican appointed by a republican governor," says partner Kevin Costello, "and for this reason, we may or may not have cause to agree with Justice Harris' decisions as they affect employment and/or civil rights, we're very happy that Governor Christie has seen fit to nod to social progress and equality in nominating the first openly GLBT judge to New Jersey's highest Court."
"Of course," adds partner and
New Jersey employment attorney Deborah Mains, "No racial, sexual or other category should ever be the sole reason to appoint anyone to any position, let alone to the highest court in New Jersey, but it's wonderful that our highest court is now beginning to reflect the actual make up of New Jersey's diverse social, racial, ethnic, religious and sexual spectrum. We hope that Justice Harris always remembers to temper justice with mercy and to bring his personal experience, common sense and no doubt hard earned wisdom to cases involving employment and civil rights."
The employment and
civil rights law attorneys at Costello & Mains, P.C. are dedicated to protecting the rights of New Jersey workers, students and families. If you suspect that your employment, educational or civil rights have been violated, visit http://www.costellomains.com/ today for a free legal evaluation of your claim. We protect everyone from Wage and Hour abuse, Prevailing Wage abuse, Workplace Retaliation, Whistleblower Retaliation, Workplace Discrimination,
Workplace Harassment and from Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation and in Schools, on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgendered status, ethnicity, military service, parental status, national origin, disability, national origin and handicap.
About Costello & Mains, P.C.
Kevin Costello and Deborah Mains have been fighting for the rights of the workers and families of New Jersey for nearly 37 years between them, having counseled and represented unions, workers, students and their families for their entire careers. They can fight your employment rights, harassment, retaliation, discrimination or wrongful discharge claim in court. If you have questions about employment rights in New Jersey, visit http://www.costellomains.com/.
