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Biography
I have served the public as an attorney for over 25 years and continue to fight hard to get the results that my clients deserve. My staff and I will strive to meet all of your legal needs in a cost effective and efficient manner. Our firm is experienced enough to bring the highest level of legal expertise to your case yet small enough to give each client personal attention.
All CASES ARE HANDLED WITH CONCERN, SKILL AND INTEGRITY!!! "THE LAW IS ON YOUR SIDE"
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
42 years
Child Custody
25%
Divorce and Separation
25%
General Practice
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2022 2021
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11
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1984
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1983
Location
Freeman Law Center, LLC
(201) 222-2162
Fax
97 Newkirk Street, Suite 328, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
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Online Presence
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Brian C Freeman's Reviews
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399 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (84)
Divorce & Separation (66)
Landlord & Tenant (59)
Child Custody (54)
Family (31)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (28)
Child Support (24)
Criminal Defense (22)
Personal Injury (19)
Car Accidents (14)
Litigation (9)
Real Estate (9)
Alimony (6)
Workers Compensation (6)
Debt Collection (5)
Wills & Living Wills (5)
Contracts & Agreements (4)
Marriage & Prenuptials (4)
Foreclosure (3)
Slip and Fall Accident (3)
Business (2)
Domestic Violence (2)
Expungement (2)
Power Of Attorney (2)
Residential (2)
State, Local And Municipal Law (2)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Credit Repair (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Insurance (1)
Libel & Slander (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (248)
Recommendation (153)
Advocacy (137)
Professionalism (136)
Practice Area Knowledge (121)
Responsiveness (90)
Communication Style (85)
General Knowledge (82)
Staff & Support (61)
Cost of Services (54)
Character & Conduct (51)
Trustworthiness (44)
Compassion (27)
Punctuality (15)
Free Consultations (11)
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Showing 51 - 55 of 82 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Francesca | July 05, 2011
Diligent, professional and knowledgeable
I would highly recommend Brian Freeman. He is always professional and a gentleman. Mr. Freeman is attentive to the needs of his clients and he genuinely cares for their well being. Finally, I would recommend Brian Freeman because he is knowledgeable, diligent and has a very good repoire with clien...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Reliable and trustworthy
I used Mr. Freeman's services this past winter. It is an ongoing saga between my ex-husband and I, along with our 9 year old daughter. Though I have used several different attorneys in the past, I found Mr. Freeman much more knowledgeable than others I have used. I am out of state, so all of our comm...
Posted by Teresita | June 12, 2011 | Slip and Fall Accident
Excellent Lawyer, exhibited extensive and timely action to obtain best result for client, good communicator.
During my first contact with my lawyer, he had thoroughly advised me of my situation and the legal options I have following my slip and fall accident. I was advised what legal documents need to be filed, and what to expect. I was also advised to provide medical and therapy results and advise them if...
Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Traffic Offense
He was prompt, informative and handle the case with remarkable efficiency. My offense was reduced and I paid the fine without points and was finished within an hour
Posted by Natalia | April 20, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Recommendation
I am writing with great pleasure to recommend Mr. Freeman. I am a former and current client as well, of Mr. Freeman. Mr. Freeman handled a family divorce case, previous personal injury case and now an additional personal injury case to different satisfied members of my family. Mr. Freeman is an ex...
Brian C Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a skilled attorney that fights hard to get results for his clients, with many years of experience and an excellent reputation. He is a consummate professional."
"Brian is widely known and respected by both Judges and peers. He is relentless in protecting his client's rights while never wavering from being a true professional. Brian will always try to resolve a matter first, but will aggressively litigate a case when his client is not being fairly treated."
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"Brian is an effective advocate for his clients and represents them well. He brings class and integrity to the profession with results in Judges and other Attorneys respecting his advocacy and delivering results for his clients."
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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I've worked with Brian for a number of years and he is one of the best family practitioners in New Jersey. Brian is knowledgeable in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, restraining orders and child support. Brian will work hard for his clients and get the best possible results in all the matters that he handles."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable, experienced, and honest."
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"I endorse this lawyer! I have had the pleasure of working with Brian when he was a mediator on one of my cases. He was also a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist on another one of my cases. Brian is knowledgeable, attentive and caring. He knows the law and was able to help us make progress on the cases. I look forward to working with him again."
"I absolutely endorse Brian Freeman. I've know Brian for many years and he is pro."
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"I endorse this attorney. Brian is one of those experienced lawyers who continue to fight zealously for their clients while maintaining courteous relationships with the court and adversaries. He is always committed to his clients' cases and is an aggressive advocate."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Admonition issued in NJ, 2004
updated on 12/11/2014An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2022
Top Ten Attorney, NAOPIA
2022
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, Three Best Rated.com
2022
Early Settlement Panelist, Hudson County Superior Court
2022
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Best Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, Expertise.com
2022
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report
2022
Best Lawyers in America- Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, ThreeBestRated.com
2021
Best Lawyers in America- Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report
2021
New Jersey's Best Lawyers for families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
19 Best Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, www.expertise.com
2021
Top Ten Family Law Firm, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2021
Client Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2021
Top Attorney Award, Attorney.com
2020
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, ThreebestRated.com
2020
The Best Lawyers in America- Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report
2020
10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2020
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2020
Top 100, American Academy of Attorneys
2020
Top Ten Family Law Firm, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Client Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Early Settlement Panelist, Hudson County Superior Court Family Part
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, National Trial Lawyers
2020
19 Best Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, www.expertise.com
2020
Top Attorney Award, Attorney.com
2019
Charter Member, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2019
Top Ten Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2019
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, ThreeBestRated.com
2019
New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2019
Ten Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2019
Client Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Family Law, The Best Lawyers in America Law Firms
2019
Service as an Early Settlement Panelist, Hudson County Superior Court, Family Part
2019
Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
The Best Lawyers in America- Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2019
10 Best Law Firm Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Top Three Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, Three Best Rated
2018
The Best Lawyers in America - Family Law, Best Lawyers
2018
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court Family Part, Hudson County, New Jersey
2018
New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2017
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2017
Best in New Jersey Family Law 2017, The National Review Best Choice 2017
2016
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of family Law Attorneys
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court Family Part, Hudson County, NJ
2016
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, ThreeBestRated.com
2015
Martindale Hubbell, Preeminent Client Rating
2015
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Jersey City, NJ, ThreeBestRated.com
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
TOP ATTORNEY PERSONAL INJURY, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2015
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court Family Part, Hudson County, NJ
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court Family Part, Hudson County,NJ
2014
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2014
TOP TEN DIVORCE LAW FIRMS, The Prime Buyer's Report
2014
TOP ATTORNEY FOR DIVORCE, AVVO
2013
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court Family Part, Hudson County, NJ
2013
Top Contributor, AVVO
2013
Top Lawyers In New Jersey, The Legal Network
2013
Client's Choice for Divorce, AVVO
2013
Top Divorce Attorney, AVVO
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
A + Rating, Better Business Bureau
2011
Attorney Panelist, Ask A Lawyer. Com
2011
Service as a panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, County of Hudson
2011
Featured Attorney on the site, Win Child Custody Rights.Com
2010
Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Qualified Family Law Mediator Pursuant to R. 1:40, Administrative Office of the Courts, State of New Jersey
2010
Admission to United States Supreme Court, Clerk of The United States Supreme Court
2010
Qualified Civil Case Mediator pursuant to R. 1:40, Administrative Office of The Courts State of NJ
2010
Certification of Family Law Mediation Training, NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2010
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court of New Jersey Family Part, County of Hudson
2009
Certificate for Basic Civil Mediation Training, The New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
2009
Service as a Panelist on the Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court of New Jersey,Family Part, County of Hudson
2001
Distinguished Man of 2001, La Tribuna Newspaper
2001
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, United States Congress
1995
Meritorious Community Service Honor, Seton Hall University Project 2000
1994
Outstanding Service Award, New Jersey Cricket Association
1989
Service Award, Division of Youth and Family Services
Work Experience
2016 - Present
owner, Freeman Law Center, LLC
2013 - 2015
Partner, Freeman Hughes Freeman, LLC
2005 - 2013
Owner, Law Offices Of Brian C. Freeman, LLC
1992 - 2005
Partner, Law Offices of Freeman and Gertner P.C.
1990 - 1992
Associate, Law Offices of Brown and Childress
1986 - 1990
Deputy Attorney, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
1983 - 1985
Associate General Counsel, Newark Housing and Redevelopment Authority
1982 - 1983
Judge's Law Clerk, Hudson County Superior Court
Associations
2019 - Present
NorthEast Legal ServicesBoard of Directors
2018 - Present
Hudson County Bar AssociationMember, New Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee
2018 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
2018 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember, Family Law Committee
2011 - Present
Cambridge Who's WhoHonored Member
2010 - Present
Hudson County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeCommittee member
2010 - Present
SundownersMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Member
2002 - Present
New Jersey Association For Justice, Incmember
2000 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Associationmember
1990 - Present
American Bar Associationmember
1990 - Present
National Association of Guardsmen, IncPast Vice President, NJ Chapter
1983 - Present
National Bar AssociationLife Member
1983 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
1983 - Present
Alpha Phi Alpha, Incmember
1983 - Present
Garden State Bar AssociationPast President
2011 - 2014
Hudson American Inn of CourtMaster
2002 - 2004
Supreme Court Committee on Minority ConcernsCommittee Member
2002 - 2004
Supreme Court Municipal Court Practice CommitteeCommittee Member
2001 - 2004
St. Columba Neighborhood Club De BarrioVice-Chairmen, Board of Trustees
2001 - 2016
Hudson County Bar AssociationTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
Landlord v Tenant
I won the case and the tenant was evicted.
Tenant v Landlord
plaintiff recovered her over paid rent
Mom v Dad
Plaintiff won the case
Mom v Dad
Plaintiff won
Tenant v Landlord
Tenants prevailed
Dad v Mom
Dad won
Hughes v Wachovia Bank
case was dismissed at trial two separate times but I filed appeals both times and the judge's decision was reversed by the Appellate court both times. Judgement was then entered in favor of my client along with the costs of the appeals.
Education
1982
Western New England College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Skidmore College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Family Law Symposium
Matrimonial and Family Law From A Diverse Perspective
2021
Domestic Violence Symposium
Domestic Violence
2014
Television interview
Landlord/Tenant Law
2013
businessleader spotlight
Divorce law in New Jersey
2009
Para-Legal training
Family Law
2008
Radio Show " Legally Speaking "
Landlord/Tenant Law
Publications
2006
Jersey Journal Newspaper
Municipal Court Cases
2001
Filipino Reporter
Divorce law Basics
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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