John N. Post

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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

Commercial Litigation

When litigation is inevitable, the aim should be to handle it with skill and an eye towards cost-effectiveness, having a clear set of goals and objectives.

Corporate & Business Law

Whether it is advising a client on day-to-day business decisions or structuring a complex transaction, we are committed to providing counsel that helps each client.

Municipal | Public Bodies Law

Our attorneys have a broad range of experience representing nearly every level and type of governing body. Several of our attorneys have earned the designation of Diplomate.