Richard S. Zackin

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Newark, New Jersey

55+ years experience

Gibbons PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

973-596-4500

https://www.gibbonslaw.com/professionals/richard-s-zackin

One Gateway Center, Newark, NJ 07102-5310

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Bio

Mr. Zackin joined the firm in 1975, and has, for many years, engaged in general commercial litigation with a concentrated practice of employment law in the areas of litigation and client counseling. He has been particularly active in discrimination and wrongful discharge matters and has focused extensively on reduction in force, and other employment termination related issues. He has also handled a wide variety of ERISA and wage and hour issues both in terms of litigation and counseling.In addition, Mr. Zackin has authored numerous articles dealing with some of these more timely issues. He is also an editor of the firm's Employment Law Alert blog and Gibbons on Federal Practice in New Jersey, published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He has also handled a wide variety of ERISA and wage and hour issues both in terms of litigation and counseling. In addition, Mr. Zackin has authored numerous articles dealing with some of these more timely issues. He is also an editor of the firm's Employment Law Alert blog and Gibbons on Federal Practice in New Jersey, published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
Practice Area: Litigation - ERISA
Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Selected to New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Employment Litigation: Defense
AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1970

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Reviews

Laura Robinson

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional with unparalleled ERISA litigation experience

Our company faced a complex, multi-party ERISA litigation that threatened significant financial exposure. We turned to Richard Zackin at Gibbons PC, and it was the best decision we could have made. Drawing on his 55 years of experience, particularly his recognized expertise in Employee Benefits law, Mr. Zackin provided not only exceptional courtroom strategy but also insightful pre-trial counseling. His deep knowledge of employment law from both a litigation and management perspective was evident throughout. The outcome was highly favorable, exceeding our expectations. His steady guidance from a firm he's helped build since 1975 was invaluable.