John A. Zaloom

John Zaloom brings more than 20 years of experience to his employment and litigation clients. He advises clients on day-to-day employment issues and assists them when litigation is necessary. John also litigates complex and high stakes business disputes, intellectual property disputes, First Amendment litigation, and healthcare credentialing issues.

John’s employment litigation experience includes disputes involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, discrimination claims, Fair Labor Standards Act violations, and wage and hour matters. His employment advice and counsel work includes assisting clients with employment contracts, employee policies, and handbooks, Family and Medical Leave Act compliance, accommodating disabilities, termination, and severance.

Prior to joining the firm, John worked at two large firms in New York City, and he is admitted to practice in North Carolina, New York, and numerous federal courts.

John prides himself on being the kind of attorney who clients feel comfortable putting on speed dial, trusting him to always put their needs first. He helps his clients understand applicable law and develop solutions to meet their practical business objectives.

John stays on the cutting edge of laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the firm’s clients. For example, he was a primary drafter of the firm’s guidance for employers concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act, both passed in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.