About Christopher P.

Christopher P. Lenzo is a partner at Lenzo & Reis, LLC, a prominent law firm situated in Morristown, New Jersey. The firm operates from 360 Mount Kemble Avenue, Suite 1004, Morristown, NJ 07960. Since beginning his legal career in 1993, Mr. Lenzo has dedicated his practice primarily to employment law matters. His experience in this field has established him as a respected figure among his peers and clients alike. In 1993, Mr. Lenzo earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous academic standards.

Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia in 1990. Following his graduation from law school, he was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in the same year and subsequently to the New York State Bar in 1994. His qualifications extend to federal courts as well; he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Lenzo's early career included a significant role as a law clerk for Justice Daniel J. O'Hern of the New Jersey Supreme Court in 1993. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into judicial processes and litigation strategies. Over the years, he has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as a Super Lawyer in New Jersey from 2014 to 2018 and again in 2024. Additionally, he was honored as the "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Individuals in the Newark Metropolitan Area by Best Lawyers, underscoring his expertise and commitment to his clients. A Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, Mr. Lenzo is actively involved in various professional organizations.

He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the New Jersey Association for Justice, and the National Employment Lawyers Association. His contributions to the legal community include serving as a Master at the Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court and participating on the New Jersey Supreme Court Model Civil Jury Charge Committee from 2002 to 2014. Mr. Lenzo's practice areas encompass employment law, discrimination, appellate practice, and mediation. He has successfully litigated several reported cases, most notably achieving a $1.549 million jury verdict in a retaliation case against New Jersey Transit in 2009. His office, located at 360 Mount Kemble Avenue, Suite 1004, Morristown, NJ 07960, is where he continues to advocate for clients facing complex employment law issues. For consultations, he can be reached by phone at (973) 845-9922.

Education

Harvard Law School

J.D. (1993) | Law

1990

University of Virginia

B.A. (1990) | Foreign Affairs

1987

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

has membership

Green, Savits & Lenzo, LLC
2006

Counsel

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
2001

has membership

Francis, Lenzo & Manshel, LLC
1997

Associate

Smith Mullin, P.C.
1994

Law Clerk to Justice Daniel J. O Hern

Supreme Court of New Jersey
1993

Partner

Lenzo & Reis, LLC

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey
3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
New York
U.S. Supreme Court

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court · Admitted 1993
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1996
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1997

Types of Cases Handled

employment law discrimination appellate practice mediation

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Appellate litigation Mediation Arbitration

Certifications & Awards

Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Professional Associations

American Association for Justice

has membership Current

New Jersey Association for Justice

has membership Current

National Employment Lawyers Association

has membership 1994 - Current

Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court

Master 1994 - Current

American Bar Association

has membership 1993 - Current

New Jersey Supreme Court Model Civil Jury Charge Committee

has membership 2002 - 2014

New Jersey Superior Court Civil Mediation Program

Mediator 2002 - 2007

Office Locations

Main Office

 360 Mt Kemble Ave #1004 Morristown NJ 07960

Sources

Information is based on available sources and may not be exhaustive or current.