Frank M Williams

Frank M Williams

also known as Frank Martin Williams

3.7
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 15 years

Probate Lawyer at Pompton Plains, NJ
Practice Areas: Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning ... +2 more

565 Newark Pompton Tpke, Pompton Plains, NJ

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

16 years

30%
Elder Law 25%

16 years

25%
Guardianship 15%

16 years

15%
Real Estate 5%

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 6 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Frank M Williams LLC

565 Newark Pompton Tpke, Pompton Plains, NJ, 07444-1752

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Frank M Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Jennifer | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will definitely keep him in my contacts for future use!

After my father's death, we began working with the attorney who wrote his will. However, I could never get a response and had no idea what was going on, so I terminated him and hired Frank. Best. Decision. Ever! Although he was busy, he never made me feel like he was rushing his conversations with... us. He answered every question and would add additional information when he felt it may be applicable. He kept me engaged in every step of the process so I always knew what was happening, and explained all options to me when choices needed to be made. He was honest, forthright, and had a stunning work ethic. He always had a plan of action and excelled at strategic thinking in the face of a number of challenges we beneficiaries faced. He was also adept at pivoting and reformulating strategies when we hit any roadblocks. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I felt fully supported and confident in his performance the entire time.

Posted by Angelo | April 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and professional

I was very happy dealing with Mr. Willaims. He was very honest a professional. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Jackie | April 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Estate Attorney

My mother engaged Mr. Williams to help her (and other cousins) to recover some $$ from a deceased cousin’s estate. (The executor of that estate owed several heirs a portion of the cousin’s estate which was never passed to them.) Unfortunately, my mom passed away before completing/signing the ag...reement with her cousin’s estate executor. I was MY mom’s estate executor; Frank kept me informed as to what was transpiring with the settlement. When the agreement was ready, I was able to sign and the funds were sent to each of the other heirs and to my mother’s estate. Mr. Williams was diligent, erudite, tenacious and (most important) an ally to the heirs. Ultimately, his perseverance and clear communication assured our lawsuit’s success. Plain and simple: HIRE HIM for a good and fair legal outcome.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

FAMILY LAW

FRANK SAID THAT HE SPOKE TO MY MOTHER WHO HAS DEMENTIA, AND IS LVING IN ASSISTED LIVING. I ASKED HIM FOR A SIGNED NOTE FROM MY MOTHER STATING THAT SHE DID INDEED SPEAK WITH FRANK. HE BECAME ANGRY WITH ME, YELLED AT ME, AND TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD NOT PROVIDE SIGNED NOTE FROM HER... BECAUSE "HE'S AN ATT...ORNEY, AND THAT I SHOULD BELIEVE HIM. WHEN WE WERE I COURT, HE TOLD THE JUDGE THAT I WAS MY MOTHER, HIS CLIENT, SO HE GOT THAT ALL SCREWED UP FROM THE GET GO. I WOULD NOT REFER HIM. I WILL SPARE THE RET OF THE DETAILS.

Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

I will not go into a long drawn saga about why I feel this way but I feel it is my duty to warn any potential clients that behind that grin is a lawyer who will financially and emotional drain you. I just wanted to suggest you drive right by and seek other counsel. The scars I carry from the way my ...case was handled will never heal.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Top Attorneys - New Jersey's Rising Young Lawyers, American Registry

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers, American Registry

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Top Attorneys - New Jersey's Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top Attorneys - New Jersey's Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Top Attorneys - New Jersey's Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Stetson University College Of Law

2010 - Present

Member, Law Office of Frank M. Williams, L.L.C.

Associations

2020 - Present

Morris County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Committee Member, Young/New Attorneys Steering Committee

Education

2011

Stetson University College of Law

LL.M.

2009

Stetson University College of Law

JD

2006

William Paterson University

B.A.

Languages

English

Activity

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