Jacob Gerald Krief

Jacob Gerald Krief

1.8
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 27 years

Tax Lawyer at Edison, NJ
Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +5 more

Legal Tax Planners, 137 Highland Avenue, Edison, NJ

About Jacob

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jacob Gerald Krief

Legal Tax Planners, 137 Highland Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08817

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Jacob Gerald Krief's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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

Posted by Anita | April 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Shady Attorney

I’m so glad a found these reviews. He took on my case through my LegalEase program at work. He had me send him all of my documents and then nothing from him. I texted him. I emailed him. When he finally responded he said he’d been sick. Then nothing again. I’ve texted twice and nothing. I’m going to... lose my appeals case because of him. He takes an oath as an attorney and does this to people??!! What a nightmare. I will be reporting him.

Jacob Krief

Replied last April 23, 2025

I was fighting cancer at the same time as trying to service clients. Now, I battle post surgical neuropathy which makes things slower, but the work gets done. I would think that if these clients knew at the time my life was at risk due to cancer they would not have posted these reviews.

Posted by Susan | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not hire this guy

Jacob took a very long time to produce the trust documents for my elderly dad and disabled sister that we hired him for. He was not very responsive between drafts of the documents. He completely GHOSTED me once they were signed, forcing me to hire other professionals to complete what he had promis...ed with respect to advice and guidance on managing the trusts and getting assets in place. He knows his stuff but his professional and customer service skills are the worst I have ever experienced with any service provider, EVER. Find someone else, I wish I had.

Jacob Krief

Replied last April 23, 2025

I was fighting cancer at the same time as trying to service clients. Now, I battle post surgical neuropathy which makes things slower, but the work gets done. I would think that if these clients knew at the time my life was at risk due to cancer they would not have posted these reviews.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible Service

Had similar experience to the reviewer above. Hired him then he blew me off for months. Said he was done then excuse after excuse. And he had already been paid. Horrible. Don’t use.

Jacob Krief

Replied last April 23, 2025

I was fighting cancer at the same time as trying to service clients. Now, I battle post surgical neuropathy which makes things slower, but the work gets done. I would think that if these clients knew at the time my life was at risk due to cancer they would not have posted these reviews.

Posted by Sandra | May 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ignored me for months

He took on a job to held with an Anchor Tax Rebate issue and has blown me off and ignored me. He would tell me he was done but just had to review it. Then no response. Then personal issues. Then almost done. Tgen ignore me. After months I still have no resolution.

Jacob Krief

Replied last April 23, 2025

I was fighting cancer at the same time as trying to service clients. Now, I battle post surgical neuropathy which makes things slower, but the work gets done. I would think that if these clients knew at the time my life was at risk due to cancer they would not have posted these reviews.

Posted by Elizabeth | April 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience and highly recommend

I am very pleased with the excellent work done by Jacob Krief. Through my interaction with him I learned that he is very knowledgeable in many areas of estate planning and tax law. My situation was very complex yet he was patient with me and always took the time to explain the process to me so that I... would understand what needed to be done. He was always available to answer my questions. Mr. Krief was completely hands-on, knew the status of every document at any time, and he executed everything in a timely manner. I trust Mr. Krief's advice wholeheartedly and highly recommend his services to everyone. Outstanding!

Jacob Krief

Replied last April 23, 2025

Thank you for the good review. This review was posted prior to my cancer surgery. Hence, I was able to provide excellent service because I was not battling cancer at the time. I was fighting cancer at the same time as trying to service other clients who posted reviews. Now, I battle post surgical neuropathy which makes things slower, but the work gets done. I would think that if these clients knew at the time my life was at risk due to cancer they would not have posted these reviews.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2019

Rethinking International Tax Law, Leiden University

2019

United States International Tax Certificate, AICPA

2019

Certified Tax Coach, American Institute of Certified Tax Planners

2019

Enrolled Agent, IRS

Associations

2001 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Villanova University

MA - Masters

1993

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Montclair State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Hebrew

Activity

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