J. John Kim

John Kim engages in a broad-based complex commercial litigation practice with experience in contract disputes, commercial torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, commercial landlord-tenant and property disputes, estate and probate litigation, products liability, RICO civil litigation, civil conspiracy, fraud, securities litigation, financial services litigation, and legal malpractice.

His clients include real estate companies, supermarket chains, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, hotels, restaurants, import-export companies, commercial landlords and retail tenants, small businesses and business owners in numerous industries and with worldwide operations.

John also has extensive experience as outside counsel to a variety of companies, whether it be providing the services of in-house counsel to smaller operations, or working in conjunction with the legal department of larger corporations. John’s clients view him as an integral part of their business operations teams; in addition to turning to him for legal counsel, they consult with him on business decisions, to ensure the harmony of business and legal considerations.

In 2023, John was named to the Diverse Attorney of the Year list by the New Jersey Law Journal.  He serves on the Board of the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY), and is involved with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (ABANY), and the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ). He is a Member of the Ethics Committee of District II of New Jersey State as well as a member in good standing with the New Jersey Bar Association.

John also serves an Army JAG Officer in the New Jersey National Guard.

Prior to joining Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, John worked in Manhattan for over a decade as an associate with Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP and with Chadbourne & Parke LLP.

In John's Words:

"I like to think of myself as not only a litigator, but also as a confidant and advisor to my clients. What I believe distinguishes me as a lawyer is my ability to tailor legal strategies to most effectively achieve my clients’ business objectives. My clients and I work hand in hand to effectuate the best possible outcomes."

Honors & Recognitions

Included in the 2023 Diverse Attorney of the Year list by the New Jersey Law Journal

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Community & Professional

• Officer, Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG), New Jersey National Guard
• Member, District Ethics Committee for District IIB
• Member, Board of Governors, Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY)
• Co-chair, KALAGNY Litigation Committee
• Co-chair, KALAGNY Mentorship Program
• Member, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
• Member, Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ)