Jay J. Freireich

Jay J. Freireich has earned a peer review of AV Preeminent, the highest rating for professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell. An AV Preeminent rating signifies that a large number of Jay Freireich’s peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.

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New Jersey Super Lawyers – Jay Freireich has been named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list three consecutive years from 2015 to 2017. No more than 5% of lawyers are named to Super Lawyers.

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ALM Top Legal Leader for New York and New Jersey, 2015 – Jay Freireich has been named Top Legal Leader for New York and New Jersey, 2015. ALM, an integrated media company, is a leading provider of specialized business news and information, focused primarily on the legal and commercial real estate sectors. ALM’s brands include The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, GlobeSt.com, Insight Conferences, Law.com, Law Journal Press, LegalTech, The National Law Journal and Real Estate Forum.

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10.0 rating by AVVO – Jay J Freireich has received a 10.0 Rating from AVVO. AVVO is an online marketplace that provides lawyer referrals and access to a database of legal information. Lawyer profiles may include client reviews, disciplinary actions, peer endorsements, and lawyer-submitted legal guides. AVVO is also a review site that allows former clients to review and rate their attorney’s performance. A description of the AVVO rating process can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Past Employment Positions

• Brach Eichler L.L.C., Member 2010-2017

• Poe & Freireich, P.A., Shareholder and Associate, 1987-2010

Pro Bono Activities

• Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club, Livingston, New Jersey, Member and Incoming President, July 2018

• Temple Emanu-El of West Essex Men’s Club, Livingston, New Jersey, eight years including two years as President; and 4 years as Vice President

• Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough, NJ, President of Brotherhood, 10 years including two years as President; and 4 years as Vice President

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Essex County Bar Association, Member

• Morris County Bar Association, Member