Jack A. Gordon

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J.D. cum laude, New York Law School (Law Review Research Editor 1986)
B.S., cum laude, Boston University, 1981
JAG@KBG-law.com

Biography

After more than eight years as a litigator with one of the nation’s largest and most preeminent law firms, Jack Gordon formed his own law practice and soon joined with partners Michael Kent and Harry Beatty in 1997. He is rated ‘AV’ by Martindale-Hubbell.

He is an extremely successful litigator who concentrates in commercial matters in a wide range of industries. His practice also includes all aspects of employment law. He regularly advises corporations and financial institutions as well as senior executives on matters of compensation, employment and injunctions involving departing executives.

He has resolved legal disputes for major corporations over intellectual property, dissolutions, employment benefit claims and endorsement contracts. For example, Mr. Gordon obtained a multimillion dollar settlement for Tarrant Apparel Group in widely-publicized litigation against the actress Jessica Simpson for breach of her celebrity endorsement contract. Jack also headed the team that led to the August 2011 dismissal of all claims of copyright infringement brought against his client, renowned photographer Ryan McGinley.

Jack also heads KB&G’s hospitality practice that provides comprehensive legal advice to numerous restaurants, wine bars and retailers, and nightclubs in New York and New Jersey. In addition, Jack is a lecturer at the Institute of Culinary Education, where he teaches a unit on the legal aspects of opening and running a restaurant or wine bar.

His diverse practice includes serving as litigation counsel to major telecommunications, on line content and advertising providers and video game developers and distributors.

He also is a member and Trustee of the Roseland, New Jersey, Historical Society, a Board Member of the Roseland Planning Board, and a Trustee of the Roseland Landmarks and Historic Districts Commission. In addition to his legal work, Jack is a principal in Bumble Bee Productions, LLC, a New Jersey-based film production company dedicated to producing feature-length films, including the historical documentary, The Bond Force Legacy.

He is a Member of the New York State and American Bar Associations (Litigation Sections) and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. He is admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars, the United States District Court for the Districts of New Jersey and the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York, and the Bars of the Second, Third, Sixth and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the United States Supreme Court

“I devote 100% of my attention to every matter. It’s not just the devil that’s in the details; it’s success.”

Jack is an avid oenophile, and his love of wine perfectly complements his hospitality practice.

Testimonials

Jack Gordon guided our company and its Board of Directors through a series of very delicate situations involving employment matters relating to our senior executives. He investigated and addressed all the necessary issues. His help in navigating these challenges brought about a series of successful resolutions. His professionalism and knowledge were invaluable.
Ray Musci
CEO, Atrinsic, Inc.

I’m a currency trader. Jack writes aggressive contracts for me that are enforced. He seems to have a crystal ball because he anticipates issues and problems before they arise. He has also successfully represented me in a complex mediation. He got me what I was owed, and for that I am very grateful.
Neal Thompson
Hedge Fund Trader

Jack and Harry transcend the typical definition of what an attorney does. They have an eloquent way of stating the facts and solutions; it is almost like poetry. I’ve worked with both and relied on their expertise to get the job done. They are never reluctant to state their professional opinion on what is best for a client. The attorneys at KB&G are truly a great combination of both business and personal attorneys.
Bobby Werhane
Experience hospitality LLC

In addition to being one of the smartest individuals I know, Jack is extremely good at what he does. He has a terrific capacity to listen to my explanation of a business problem, process it and rephrase it, displaying an acute comprehension of the issue or problem. I’m very happy with all the legal work he and his firm do for my company.
August Cardona
Epicurean Management Co.

When Jack took on my wrongful termination case, he immediately understood the value of my employment agreement because he writes them himself. He was exactly what I needed in a lawyer. He stood up to a large technology corporation and got me everything I was owed.
Josh Segal