Mets, Schiro, Manetta & Milewski, LLP
Working for Labor in the New Jersey & New York Regions
PARTNERS
Mr. Mets has served for many years as an instructor in many different venues, including the State PBA Collective Bargaining Seminar, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the American Arbitration Association, and the Rutgers Union Leadership Academy. He has been a guest speaker at the National Labor Relations Board Annual Conference, the N.J. League of Municipalities Annual Conference, and the Association of Labor Relations Agencies Annual Conference.
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Mr. Mets has served for many years as an instructor in many different venues, including the State PBA Collective Bargaining Seminar, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the American Arbitration Association, and the Rutgers Union Leadership Academy. He has been a guest speaker at the National Labor Relations Board Annual Conference, the N.J. League of Municipalities Annual Conference, and the Association of Labor Relations Agencies Annual Conference.
Mr. Mets graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State College and received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, where he was awarded the Reitman Labor Law Scholarship. He is admitted to practice law in the courts of the States of New Jersey and New York and in the Federal Courts (United States Supreme Court, United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and United States District for the District of New Jersey).
New York
Mr. Mets has served for many years as an instructor in many different venues, including the State PBA Collective Bargaining Seminar, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the American Arbitration Association, and the Rutgers Union Leadership Academy. He has been a guest speaker at the National Labor Relations Board Annual Conference, the N.J. League of Municipalities Annual Conference, and the Association of Labor Relations Agencies Annual Conference.
Read More About James Mets
Mr. Mets has served for many years as an instructor in many different venues, including the State PBA Collective Bargaining Seminar, the NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the American Arbitration Association, and the Rutgers Union Leadership Academy. He has been a guest speaker at the National Labor Relations Board Annual Conference, the N.J. League of Municipalities Annual Conference, and the Association of Labor Relations Agencies Annual Conference.
Mr. Mets graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State College and received his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, where he was awarded the Reitman Labor Law Scholarship. He is admitted to practice law in the courts of the States of New Jersey and New York and in the Federal Courts (United States Supreme Court, United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and United States District for the District of New Jersey).
New York
Mr. Schiro is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, as well as the AFL-CIO LLC. Furthermore, he is also a member of the State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Legal Protection Plan.
Mr. Schiro is an adjunct Professor for Rutgers University (2002 – Present) and currently teaches Labor Relations in Professional Sports, which examines the history and unique laws governing labor unions and owners in MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. The course includes mock contract negotiations in an NFL setting.
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Mr. Schiro is an adjunct Professor for Rutgers University (2002 – Present) and currently teaches Labor Relations in Professional Sports, which examines the history and unique laws governing labor unions and owners in MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. The course includes mock contract negotiations in an NFL setting.
Mr. Schiro represents employees in the following matters:
- Collective Bargaining Agreements/Negotiations;
- Employment Contracts;
- Contract interpretation and past practices;
- Interest and Grievance Arbitrations for Discipline;
- Police Critical Incident (shooting, civilian complaint, internal affairs (IA)); and
- Claims related to harassment, discriminations (age/race/sex/discrimination) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mr. Schiro also specializes in Fund representation providing legal representation to various trust funds including pension, health and welfare, annuity, education and apprentice funds – providing innovative cost saving measures for various funds as well as collections, management of claims for mass torts, representation of trustees on going compliances.
Mr. Shiro has helped shape the laws concerning labor unions and employee rights with pivotal cases, including his Supreme Court victory in IFPTE Local 196 v. New Jersey Highway Authority. He has also served as a Contract Advisor for the National Football League Player’s Association.
Mr. Schiro is admitted to practice law in New Jersey State and Federal Courts.
Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center – Doctor of Law (J.D.) (1987-1990)
Adjunct Professor for Rutgers University (2002 – Present)
Federal Court
Mr. Schiro is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, as well as the AFL-CIO LLC. Furthermore, he is also a member of the State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Legal Protection Plan.
Mr. Schiro is an adjunct Professor for Rutgers University (2002 – Present) and currently teaches Labor Relations in Professional Sports, which examines the history and unique laws governing labor unions and owners in MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. The course includes mock contract negotiations in an NFL setting.
Read More About Leanord Schiro
Mr. Schiro is an adjunct Professor for Rutgers University (2002 – Present) and currently teaches Labor Relations in Professional Sports, which examines the history and unique laws governing labor unions and owners in MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. The course includes mock contract negotiations in an NFL setting.
Mr. Schiro represents employees in the following matters:
- Collective Bargaining Agreements/Negotiations;
- Employment Contracts;
- Contract interpretation and past practices;
- Interest and Grievance Arbitrations for Discipline;
- Police Critical Incident (shooting, civilian complaint, internal affairs (IA)); and
- Claims related to harassment, discriminations (age/race/sex/discrimination) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mr. Schiro also specializes in Fund representation providing legal representation to various trust funds including pension, health and welfare, annuity, education and apprentice funds – providing innovative cost saving measures for various funds as well as collections, management of claims for mass torts, representation of trustees on going compliances.
Mr. Shiro has helped shape the laws concerning labor unions and employee rights with pivotal cases, including his Supreme Court victory in IFPTE Local 196 v. New Jersey Highway Authority. He has also served as a Contract Advisor for the National Football League Player’s Association.
Mr. Schiro is admitted to practice law in New Jersey State and Federal Courts.
Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center – Doctor of Law (J.D.) (1987-1990)
Adjunct Professor for Rutgers University (2002 – Present)
Federal Court
FIRM OVERVIEW
The firm is committed to protecting and advancing the rights of ordinary working people without fear of retaliation, harassment or discrimination, and to be financially compensated in a fair and just manner. In pursuing these objectives, the firm relies upon both its legal acumen and the professional relationships it has developed through decades of practice in this highly specialized area of law.
Founding partners James Mets and Leonard Schiro are long–term adjunct professors at Rutgers University Union Leadership Academy and Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations. Their in-depth knowledge, combined with decades of experience in labor law, makes them a powerful ally for unions and union members. They are joined by Kevin McGovern, a seasoned labor lawyer who has served the past three administrations as Director of the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations in Trenton, New Jersey. Together, James Mets, Leonard Schiro and Kevin McGovern offer an unmatched blend of legal expertise and professional relationships that makes the firm uniquely qualified to serve the needs of labor.
Mets, Schiro & McGovern, LLP represents clients in all forums in New Jersey and New York. Our attorneys regularly appear before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), New Jersey Public Employment Relations Committee (PERC), New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and all state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
To speak with a partner at the firm, call Mets, Schiro & McGovern,LLP at 732.636.0040 or click here to send an email. We will respond promptly.
COUNSEL AND ASSOCIATES
Brian J. Manetta
PARTNER
Mr. Manetta received his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he received a Dean’s Scholarship and was the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law. Mr. Manetta graduated with a degree in history from Ithaca College. While an undergraduate, Mr. Manetta was a four-year varsity letter winner on Ithaca College’s football team.
Mr. Manetta regularly appears before the following:
- Federal and State Courts;
- National Labor Relations Board;
- New Jersey Civil Service Commission;
- New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission;
- Boards of the New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System; and
- New Jersey Police and Fire Retirement System.
In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Manetta also teaches Employment Law and Employee Relations in the Entertainment Industry at Rutgers University.
Mr. Manetta is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and New York; the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law, where he received a Dean’s Scholarship and was the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law.
Ithaca College, B.A. History – where he played Varsity football all four years.
Nicholas P. Milewski
PARTNER
Nicholas P. Milewski has well over a decade of experience litigating complex employment claims and civil rights claims filed with public entities and private entities, including retaliation claims made pursuant to the LAD and CEPA, and discrimination and hostile work environment claims made pursuant to State and Federal law on the basis of gender, disability, military service, age and religion, whistleblower retaliation claims, and various constitutional claims. Mr. Milewski has also litigated multiple actions in Lieu of Prerogative Writs, Open Public Records Act claims and Title 59 claims filed with municipal entities. He has also litigated multiple police promotional lawsuits with public entities. He has experience drafting contracts, operating procedures, ordinances and resolutions as to local governments. Mr. Milewski has litigated employment matters at various levels of State and Federal courts, including extensive appellate experience.
In addition, Mr. Milewski has extensive labor experience and has handled matters on a wide range of topics including conducting contract negotiations and serving as special counsel in disciplinary matters involving law enforcement personnel. He also has experience participating in multiple workplace dispute/impropriety investigations. Prior to focusing his practice on employment/labor law and litigation of same, Mr. Milewski litigated commercial claims against private clients and drafted operating and partnership agreements for new business entities, employment agreements and leases.
Education
J.D., Rutgers University School of Law – Newark, 2003 B.A., Rutgers University, Rutgers College, 1999
Admissions State of New Jersey, December 2003 Third Circuit Court of Appeals, January 2004 United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, January 2004
“When our negotiations broke down and we had nowhere to turn, we called Mets, Schiro, Manetta & Milewski, LLP. The results were incredible and we settled with a contract we only hoped for. Thank you.”
Mets, Schiro, Manetta & Milewski, LLP
1460 U.S. Highway 9 North, Suite 310, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone: 732.636.0040
Fax: 732.636.5705