Jay Freireich | Livingston Business Lawyer

Two sisters fighting over their late mother's money where one sister claimed that she spent money on mom and wanted to be reimbursed off the top while the other sister disputed those charges. After a full three day trial, the court determined that the sister's claim for those expenses were largely unproven and could only be substantiated by a small amount.

Developing a network of clients and others who have experienced your good work and refer you to others.

Honesty, integrity responsiveness and experience in the specific area of the law.

The courts in northern New Jersey where I practice are all quite good and fair and they do not show favoritism for local attorneys. That said, a lawyer's knowledge of the judges having appeared before them, does seemed to give the advantage to the lawyer who has better insight into a particular judge.

I will try to get a brief overview of the case to determine whether it is one I wish to handle an one that is a good fit for both the client and me.

I just need the basic facts of the matter.

I have 34 years of experience in the law and especially in certain areas such as estate litigation where few lawyers have substantial experience, I feel I have the advantage.

Giving advice and the client following, it is very rewarding to me.

Golf and tennis.

Yes, I am in my second term as president of the Rotary Club of Livingston which is a charitable organization doing good deeds for the local community as well as Internationally. I am also on the Board of Trustees of the Mens Club of Temple Bnai Abraham.

• Essex County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present
  Morris County Bar Association | Member | 1987 - Present
  Temple Emanu-El Mens Club | President | 2011 - 2013

• AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017
  Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015-2017
  Marzi Doats Award | Florida Bar Journal and News | 1994
  

• Lerman v. Lerman
  Won reversal on appeal.

• In re Estate of Stancheck
  Won affirmance of NJ Superior Court ruling.

• Ronson v. Talesnick
  Pioneered this type of damages in a case of first impression in NJ.

• Friedman v. CIR II
  Full victory for client.

• Friedman v. CIR
  Affirmed in part, reversed and remanded, in part.

• New Jersey Law Journal | Warning: Double Check Deadlines Provided by IRS | 2017
  New Jersey Law Journal | The OVDP and Streamlined Programs Explained | 2015
  New Jersey Law Journal | Wealth Management: Foreign Assets: To Disclose or Not To Disclose | 2014
  NJBIZ | Consider Year-End Charitable Giving Options Carefully | 2014
  New Jersey Law Journal | Using the Foreign Nongrantor Trust to Avoid Capital-Gain Income | 2013
  New Jersey Business | Understanding Estate and Inheritance Taxes in New Jersey | 2013
  New Jersey Law Journal | 2012 Estate Planning: The Greatest Year Ever? Strategies to Consider Before the "Sunset" Begins in 2013 | 2012
  Financial Planning | Earning Trust | 2011
  New Jersey Law Journal | Tax Court Extends Period of Limitations for Seeking Equitable Innocent Spouse Relief | 2011
  New Jersey Law Journal | How to Avoid the Currency Transaction Trap | 2010
  

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