John R. Menz

In his sophisticated business litigation practice, Jack offers corporate and individual clients a fluent understanding of the terms, conditions and strategies involved in complex financial transactions gained from his long legal experience and skills obtained as a former tax accountant at Price Waterhouse. He skillfully guides clients through the litigation process, providing sound business, legal and financial strategies to achieve the best outcome possible.

Jack heads the firm’s employment practice, representing clients in complex employment litigation matters, as well as representing senior level corporate executives in connection with the negotiation of their employment and separation agreements. Jack also joins David Koenigsberg in representing relators as part of the False Claims Act Practice Group.

Jack earned his Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude at the State University of New York at Albany in 1980, and received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 1985, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar each year.

Following his graduation from law school, Jack served as law clerk to the Hon. John M. Walker, Jr., then United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. After his clerkship, Jack became associated with the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York, where he worked in both the litigation and corporate departments. Before entering law school, Jack was an accountant and tax specialist at PriceWaterhouse.

Jack is admitted to all courts in the State of New York, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Jack resides in Westport, Connecticut with his wife and family. In his spare time, he is an avid tennis player.