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Outside of the office, Mr. Foerst is involved in local government currently serving as Westfield Town Councilman for the 4th Ward. Having been elected in 2003 and again in 2007, Jim is the Chairman of the Code Review and Town Property Committee and a member of the Town's Planning Board dealing with real estate and land use issues.
In addition, Mr. Foerst serves as the municpal public defender for the Township of Mountainside.
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Acquired: 2000
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Acquired: 1999
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159 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ, 07041
18 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Real Estate
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Missed Details and Errors
I hired James based on their confident promises and impressive talk. However, after I paid the retainer, James went completely silent for a week—no updates, no responses to my calls or emails. When I finally heard back, it felt like I was chasing them down just to get the basic service I had already ...
Posted by Doug | June 30, 2015 | Real Estate
After the accident I called Jim Foerst
I used Jim Foerst for a Real Estate closing before and was very pleased with his professionalism. After I had been rear ended at a traffic light and was injured, I called Jim again for his expertise. He advised me and helped me navigate through the insurance claims processes and got the claim settled...
Posted by Rob | June 12, 2015 | Real Estate
Thanks for an easy closing on our home!
Jim and his team were top notch - from the initial attorney review period to the actual closing. Jim explained the process early on, walked us through the paperwork and more importantly, made sure we understood each document we were presented with. He and his team were very responsive to our many q...
Posted by M&R --Mountainside | November 10, 2010 | Real Estate
The First Call I Make Whenever I have a Legal Problem.
Jim has become our family lawyer after we worked with him at least four times in the past over the past three years. He has helped us, and others we have referred to him with a variety of matters including, tax appeals, real estate closings and municipial court matters. Some of these situations cou...
Posted by Ron | November 08, 2010 | Real Estate
A trusted resource for legal matters
My most recent work with Mr. Foerst involved real estate law. He was professional, easy to work with, and served as the "quarterback" of my real estate transactions (a new purchase and a refinance). I had no issues with either transaction thanks to Mr. Foerst and his team. He kept me informed and ...
"I highly recommend Jim. He is excellent attorney and could literally write a book on how to effectively prosecute tax appeals. When I refer a client to him, I know that client is in good hands."
"I endorse Jim Foerst without reservation. In whatever he undertakes, he is knowledgeable and tenacious in the representation of his clients. Jim is a well respected member of the legal community."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
NJ Top 100 Attorney, New Jersey Monthly
2013
Top 100 Attorney in NJ, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2011
Certified Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Million Dollar Advocate - Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocate's Forum
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School Of Law
2007 - Present
Public Defender, Borough of Mountainside
1995 - Present
Owner, Spector Foerst & Associates
2012 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Richard J. Hughes American Inn of CourtBarrister
2003 - Present
Westfield BNIMember
Member
Settled for $850,000
Settled - $8 million
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
How to Appeal Your Real Estate Taxes
2011
NJ Residential Property Tax Appeals
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2013
2013
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