John Petrella
John Petrella
John Petrella is an esteemed employment lawyer. He represents top private employers across a wide range of industries.
He frequently advises clients on avoiding litigation through the creation of employee guidelines and handbooks, as well as resolving internal disputes. He also provides guidance on implementing policies, procedures and best practices.
Early Life and Education
John Petrella was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 28, 1945 to John and Ann Petrella. A 1964 graduate of Hope High School, he is the son of John and Ann Petrella.
He is a first-time candidate for mayor of Medford, Massachusetts and one of three candidates running in the September 14 preliminary election.
In November, candidates will vie for a seat on the City Council and mayor’s office.
As mayor, he will have the responsibility of supervising city government operations and enforcing policies. Furthermore, he is in charge of creating and managing a city budget.
He is a retired Colonel from the United States Army who held various command and staff positions throughout his career. Upon retirement, he was awarded with the Defense Superior Service Medal.
Professional Career
John Petrella is a respected figure in real estate, having successfully developed large parcels of land for office, hotel, residential and retail projects. As both a licensed land surveyor and certified master planner with extensive experience under his belt, John has earned himself a place of honor within this competitive industry.
He is an experienced litigator and certified legal expert in employee relations. In addition to his courtroom prowess, he has authored several white papers and research studies related to labor and employment topics. Furthermore, he holds several patents and trade secrets for his work as a litigator and business consultant. Furthermore, he frequently lectures on HR law and management trends; his list of clients reads like an alphabet soup of New Jersey’s business elite.
Achievements and Honors
John Petrella is an accomplished attorney with a well-established labor and employment law practice. He assists clients with all manner of traditional labor and employment matters, such as discrimination litigation, retaliation claims, wage and hour disputes and OSHA observance.
He is an active participant of the University of Rhode Island Army ROTC Alumni chapter and has served on many university advisory boards, such as Accounting Department Advisory Boards and URI Foundation Golf Tournament. Furthermore, he holds a Master of Science degree in Taxation from Bryant College and has authored multiple books and articles. Furthermore, he has received numerous honors including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal – the Army’s highest military award.
Personal Life
John Petrella is a retired senior executive from the United States Treasury Department and member of both the New Jersey and Massachusetts Bar Associations.
He is a Partner in the Firm’s Newark office and Chair of the Employment Law and Litigation Practice Group. He represents management on numerous labor- and employment-related matters.
His clients include major public and private employers in the technology, healthcare, banking, insurance, construction, telecommunications and automotive industries. He handles high-stakes multi-plaintiff litigation involving discrimination, hostile work environment claims, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, breach of employment contracts, whistleblower claims as well as retaliation.
He has extensive experience representing employees in state and federal courts on a range of matters. He has successfully defended numerous whistleblower, race/gender discrimination, age discrimination, wrongful discharge, harassment, trade secret disputes and breach of employment contract cases at both trial and appellate levels.
Net Worth
John Petrella is an acclaimed American actor with a net worth of approximately $4 million.
He began acting when he was three, but it wasn’t until he landed the role of Ralphie’s little brother Randy Parker in ‘A Christmas Story’ that his career truly took off.
Petrella continued his acting career, appearing in shows such as Diff’rent Strokes and Who’s the Boss? Additionally, he studied marionette puppetry in Europe.
After reconnecting with cast members and friends from his past, he returned to Hollywood. Ultimately, he found his way back into ‘A Christmas Story,’ playing Ralphie’s little brother once more.