Jack S. Gearan

Jack S. Gearan is a shareholder in the Boston office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Labor & Employment and business litigation, where he defends companies and public institutions in labor and employment, ERISA, and business disputes. He is experienced in complex employment litigation and trials, and frequently handles state and federal whistleblower claims, non-compete and restrictive covenant litigation, wage and hour litigation, and individual employee discrimination, harassment, and retaliation litigation and arbitrations. Jack also focuses his practice on ERISA/Employee Benefits litigation and writes frequently on developments in this area of the law.

In addition to defending companies and non-profits in litigation when necessary, Jack provides counsel to senior management and human resource personnel on various employment law compliance matters, such as leaves of absence, exempt status classification under the FLSA and state law, employee discipline and restrictive covenant agreements. Jack is also regularly called upon by clients to conduct outside independent investigations of sensitive personnel issues or threatened legal actions. Additionally, Jack has advised companies regarding employment law in connection with various corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and reductions in force.

Jack’s business litigation practice covers a variety of business torts, including misrepresentation, fraud, contract disputes, and claims under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A - the Massachusetts unfair trade practices statute. Further, Jack is a member of the firm’s Education Practice in which he advises schools and colleges on a variety of employment and other legal issues, including Title IX and Clery Act compliance.

Concentrations

•FLSA/Wage and Hour
•ERISA/Employee Benefits
•Discrimination/Harassment
•Non-compete/Trade Secrets
•Contract/Business Disputes
•Whistleblower/Retaliation
•Workplace Training
•Title IX/Clery Act
•Corporate Transactions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Labor and Employment - Labor and Employment Disputes (Including Collective Actions) - Defense, 2019
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2013-2018
•Team Member, a Law360 Employment Practice Group of the Year, 2013