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John N. Post

John is a Marine, having spent three years as a JAG Officer in the Marine Corps, trying courts-martial and advising Marine Commands in the U.S. and the Republic of Vietnam, where he served in Danang during the TET Offensive. On his release from active duty, he founded the law firm which has grown to become Post Polak Goodsell & Strauchler. He was the Managing Partner until 2008, when he resigned in order to devote his full attention to the firm’s clients.

Experience

John Post’s practice focuses on substantial litigation and transactional matters for both private and public sector clients. Among his notable accomplishments, he has negotiated contracts for a head coach in the NFL, tried a nationally televised divorce case against a former governor of the State of New Jersey, and has been the attorney for the Borough of Mountainside for 43 years, on whose behalf he has conducted ground-breaking litigation against other local governments, regional authorities and the State of New Jersey.
 
Most recently, in an effort which the Court Appointed Special Master, Retired Judge Eugene Serpentelli, described as “outstanding,” and which demonstrated remarkable prescience, John obtained a Judgment of Repose through the courts which gave Mountainside immunity from Mt. Laurel suits for ten years. Six months later, the New Jersey Supreme Court acknowledged COAH’s administrative ineffectiveness and made judgments obtained through the courts the exclusive vehicle for municipalities seeking immunity from Mt. Laurel lawsuits.
 
John has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale.

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
  • St. Peter’s College, B.S., cum laude

Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Essex County Bar Association
  • Union County Bar Association

Practice Areas

How Can I Help You?

Commercial Transactions

Combining the broad perspective required to understand both the apparent and subtle ramifications of decisions concerning the businesses of our clients, with the breadth of experience necessary to advise on the most sophisticated issues and applications of law.

Commercial Litigation

Post Polak attorneys have collectively been doing just that for decades, and a significant portion of that role has been devoted to handling corporate and commercial disputes in both federal and state courts, as well as before administrative bodies.

Municipal | Public Bodies Law

Our attorneys have represented the largest city in the state, suburban boroughs and even municipalities with special charters. We are experienced in municipal contracting and have substantial experience negotiating agreements for the procurement of potable water and the operation and maintenance of municipal utility systems.