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William Adam Friedman
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Biography
I focus on the firm’s litigation cases in State and Federal courts. Since my admission to practice law in 2008, I have represented clients in a wide variety of civil suits, including trust and estate litigation, guardianships, shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, defamation, personal injury, and commercial general liability. I have also served as a Court-appointed guardian to protect the interests of minors and act as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for minors in the foster care system. Prior to joining Gaeta Friedman, I was part of a team representing hundreds of veterans, gold star families, and other U.S. citizens in multiple Federal lawsuits based on injuries they received from terrorist attacks in Iraq and Israel.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Gaeta & Friedman, LLC
301 Route 17 North, Suite 505, The Meadows Office Complex, Rutherford, NJ, 07070
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William Adam Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill is smart and knowledgeable, with a sense of humor. He can handle complicated matters with skill. I recommend him highly."
"Bill Friedman is one of the most intelligent and hardworking attorneys that I have known. I highly recommend Bill."
Anthony Gaeta
Litigation lawyer
Jesse Klaproth
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
The Fordham Law Alumni Association Medal in Constitutional Law, Fordham University School of Law
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Gaeta & Friedman, LLC
2019 - 2023
Senior Member, Gaeta Law Firm
2016 - 2019
Senior Associate, Osen LLC
2011 - 2016
Associate, Levine Desantis, LLC
2008 - 2011
Associate, Kirsch Gartenberg Howard, LLP
Associations
2024 - Present
CASA of EssexChild Advocate and Peer Coordinator
2023 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Biro v. Conde Nast, et al., 807 F.3d 541 (2d Cir. 2015), cert. denied 136 S.Ct. 2015
Gill v. Iran, 249 F. Supp. 3d 88 (D.D.C. 2017)
Karcher v. Iran, 396 F. Supp. 3d 12 (D.D.C. 2019)
In re Estate of Rayner, 2023 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1986 (App. Div. 2023)
Estate of Romero v. Care One at Teaneck, 2024 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1226 (App. Div. 2024)
Baux-Johnson v. Norkia Home Improvements, LLC, 2024 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2573 (App. Div. 2024)
Education
2008
Fordham University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Essex County Bar Association
Annual Judicial Reception Attendee
2023
New Jersey Association for Justice
Boardwalk Seminar Speaker
2023
Essex County Bar Association
Annual Judicial Reception Attendee
Publications
2018
Languages
English
Activity
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Is it harassment in Nj if plaintiff won her case against me (defendant), but the no damages awarded?
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If 2 executors to a will are unable to agree on how to divide the assets, what would happen at that point?
03 Sep 2015
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I need a lawyer to review my mother's will. I want to contest it.
01 Sep 2015