SJM_PROFILE_Schorr and Associates_1223_profile 12 / 18 / 23 4 : 30 PM Page 1 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S S P O T L I G H T most important client . ” That mindset applies whether it’s a laid - off employee wondering where their next paycheck is going to come from , a respected doctor facing an oppressive non - compete clause , or a minority shareholder being unfairly treated by the majority owner . Alan Schorr has represented those types of high - level executives throughout his career but has particularly focused on their issues as the demand for his expertise has increased . “ We’ve gotten to a point now where so many employers are forcing executive employees , physicians and the like to sign non - compete agreements , which hold the employee prisoner , ” he says . “ If they leave , they have to be out of work for two years . I’ve been fighting non - competes my entire A Track Record of Success career , both at the legislature and judicially . I lecture on the subject at least two or three For three decades now , the team at Schorr & Associates times a year at different bar associations . It’s has been utilizing its unique skills to fight for all types of clients been a passion of mine , and I have so many attorneys in the state of New Jersey who refer in employment matters , from entry - level positions to high - end these cases to me because it’s really a unique executives . BY MATT COSENTINO skill and very few people have as much expe - rience or knowledge about it . ” Alan Schorr bet on himself . crimination , and other disputes . He has also Another area the firm is often tasked His decision in 1993 to embark on a new expanded his offerings for high - level execu - with is overseeing severance agreements to career as an attorney could be described as tives , physicians and minority shareholders ensure employees receive fair compensation . a gamble or even a leap of faith . In his eyes , in matters such as non - compete agreements Schorr advises employees not to sign anything however , it wasn’t really either . Thanks to and enhanced severance packages . until an attorney has reviewed it . his previous experience as a business owner His firm handles a heavy load of unem - No matter what type of issue a client is for almost 20 years , his interest in the law ployment cases as well , helping clients who dealing with , both father and son strongly and his genuine passion for helping people , are out of work navigate the complicated recommend not delaying in seeking rep - he was confident the venture would turn system . Adam Schorr , Alan’s son , focuses resentation , and that quitting a job because into a successful one — and three decades much of his practice in that area , having fol - of unlawful treatment can damage their later , there’s no question he was right . lowed his father’s example of making a positive leverage in the case . The founder of Schorr & Associates — a impact on people’s lives . Alan jokes that “ The sooner you get us involved , the Cherry Hill law firm dedicated to repre - Adam flirted with the idea of becoming a better , ” Adam says . “ That is still the most senting clients in a wide range of employ - fireman when he was 3 years old , but by the important piece of advice we can give : If ment matters — recently celebrated his 30th time he was 5 , he knew the law was for him . you’re thinking about quitting your job , anniversary in the field , and looking back “ I’m sure when I was 5 , I just wanted to call a lawyer , because the time we can help on his career , he’s proud to have become a be like my dad , ” Adam says . “ But as I got the most is before you start making decisions voice for those facing adversity in the work - older and understood the law , lawyers and like that . ” place . other professions , there was never anything Not many employment attorneys , if “ I hoped that I’d be doing it this long . else that caught my attention . Certainly , any , are going to have the unique skills and When I became a lawyer , it was certainly by the time I was in middle school , I had a background of Alan Schorr , who has now my goal to devote my life to representing strong idea that this was the path I was been a business owner for almost 50 years . people and protecting their civil rights , ” going down , and that never wavered . I “ I still love it , especially the type of work Schorr says . “ When I started practicing , it went straight from college to law school , I’m doing now , which is less emphasis on was around the time that Clarence Thomas and from law school to the firm . ” litigation and more emphasis on improving was going through the hearings for sexual He also worked for his father throughout lives , ” he says . “ It’s the best feeling in the harassment , and the state of New Jersey high school , learning how to conduct legal world when you can help someone and had a landmark ruling regarding sexual research and write briefs . But of all the their family make a better life for themselves . harassment . I decided that was an area I lessons he’s received from his dad , one That’s why I do this . ” ? wanted to be involved in to protect the sticks out the most . civil rights of women and other people “ I think the big thing is the passion and who are discriminated against , harassed care that you have to bring to every case to Schorr & Associates , P.C . and retaliated against . ” do a good job , ” he says . “ Your heart has to CHERRY HILL Schorr has emerged as a leading advocate be in it . We can talk about the technical for clients dealing with wrongful termination , aspects , but I think the real difference is ( 856 ) 874 - 9090 | SchorrLaw.com sexual harassment , age / racial / gender dis - being able to approach each client as our SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 20 issue 9 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 57 SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE APRIL 2005 www.southjersey.com 3