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Michael Jeff Farhi
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Licensed in New York for 40 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 47 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Nashel, Kates, Nussman, Rapone & Ellis, LLP
190 Moore St, Ste 306, Hackensack, NJ, 07601-7424
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Posted by Sazon Dona Ramona | December 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
The Most Trustworthy and Professional Lawyer I Have Ever Met
I want to express my sincere appreciation for Attorney Michael Farhi. I was dealing with a very difficult and abusive landlord situation, and he helped me, His guidance brought me clarity, confidence, and peace of mind during a very stressful time. What truly stood out was Michael Farhi’s integrit...
Posted by Sarah | January 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
ZERO STARS
worst lawyer ever - hired for a family matter, misfiled paperwork which cost more to continue, charged for things that were said to be no cost, argued with court staff, ignored direct client requests and completely mishandled the case.
Michael Farhi
Replied last January 03, 2023This former client has good reason to be upset with the family court system. I was hired years after she lost custody of her child. I tried to change that situation by presenting her case strongly to a judge. This was a loving and devoted mother fighting for what was best for her child. Sometimes the system doesn’t help these parents.
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Deceptive Practices
I had Mr. Farhi for an insurance trial. Despite our contract stating that he could not claim a fee for a portion of the claim, he did. He on three separate occasions held money paid out to me in his trust for up to three months. For fact sensitive cases, he puts a lot of the burden on you to provide ...
Posted by natalie | January 06, 2016
Post divorce litigation
Mr. Farhi was attentive and responsive. He was professional and knowedgeble.
Posted by Charles | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Extremely professional and caring
Mike Farhi has handled my divorce and is a very caring and sympathetic attorney. Mike has also handled many other legal matters for me as well. I highly recommend him.
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Attorneys, National Law Journal
2012
Top Rated Lawyer, Inside Jersey Magazine
2012
Bergen County New Jersey's Top Lawyers, 201 Magazine
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Partner, Kates Nussman Rapone Ellis & Farhi, LLP
2000 - 2003
Of Counsel, Uscher Quiat Uscher & Russo, P.C.
1983 - 2000
Partner, Maccarone & Farhi, Esqs.
Associations
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1978
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English