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Although I am well known as an estate planning/probate/trusts and estates lawyer, I also handle a significant volumn of estate administration matters, to include contested probate and guardianship matters and business disputes in the Chancery Court. I also handle real estate, tax, corporate, LLC/LLP and general business matters for my clients. I have had an AV-Preeminant Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 15+ years, and I was elected to Super Lawyer status in 2015 and in 2016.
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Chat withState: New Jersey
Acquired: 1980
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
1318 Route 31, P.O. Box 4001, Clinton, NJ, 088090000
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Posted by George | November 26, 2023 | Wills & Living Wills
Testament
While I visited John Manfreda in order to prepare a simple will and after I stated to him that I do not make power of attorney’s, his response being that ( I will twist your arm to make one) he prepared a general power of attorney that would render me incapable of managing my own affairs.
Posted by Christine | November 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Don't know what this is asking for
Drew up Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Advance Directives for husband and wife. In two meetings, was thorough in explaining the clauses in the documents and in explaining the law governing them. Absolutely fulfilled promise to expedite.
Posted by Kelly | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Exceptional service!
My husband and I began our relationship with Mr. Manfreda just over a year ago. He spent an extraordinary amount of time fully explaining all of the complicated components involved in assembling a comprehensive will and trust for our family. He was both patient and passionate. He truly guided us t...
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016
The worst lawyer experience of my life
The worst lawyer I ever dealt with. Talks down to me. Sexist. Totally disorganized. Just check out his office. The piles of client files are everywhere. He has a stand up life size cut out of a tennis/porn star in his office. The only good part about him is you probably are not going to get his bill...
The source is a former unethical client of mine with whom I severed my business and personal relationships quite some time ago. The vitriol speaks for itself and requires no further comment from me. This person has no credibility whatsoever. My professional credentials and 34 years of successful practice helping thousands of clients completely refutes such comments.
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016
Ethics complaint
He did not return phone calls in a timely manner and stalled, stalled, stalled. I finally went to another attorney who handled my case quickly to a successful conclusion. Luckily, I did not let this poor excuse for an attorney continue with my case. It pays to do your homework. Had I known about ...
I have no idea what this is about. It is contrary to how I run my practice, especially with regard to promptly returning phone calls. I am very surprised by this review and I have no idea who or why same would have been posted. Also, this is merely one disgruntled client's comment, out of the hundreds of clients I deal with, and does NOT constitute an Ethics Complaint nor should it be titled as such.
"I endorse John Manfreda for your Estate Planning needs. John is an excellent and skilled attorney. He has great depth of experience and a winning personality. I recommend John Manfreda to you."
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2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
2000 - Present
Senior Partner, Gebhardt & Kiefer PC Law Offices
1994 - Present
Rotary Club of WhitehousePresident & Director
1987 - Present
Hunterdon County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 2017
Greater Middlesex Somerset Estate Plan CouncilPresident & Trustee
Case successfully settled prior to trial
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA Magna Cum Laude
2017
Estate Planning 2000-to date
2017
Estate Planning