About Lawrence

Lawrence A. Friedman is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) practicing at FriedmanLaw, positioned at 12 Cushing Drive in Bridgewater, New Jersey. He has been licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 1982, bringing over 4 many years of legal experience to his clients. The company specializes in elder law, property planning, and special needs law, addressing the special legal needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Mr. Friedman’s commitment to those areas reflects his knowing of the complexities involved in estate making plans and elder care. His academic credentials are spectacular.

Mr. Friedman earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from New York University School of Law in 1976 and later obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the same organization in 1982. Prior to his legal education, he finished his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton, graduating in 1969. This solid educational foundation gave him the information important to handle the details of taxation law, property planning, and elder law effectively. In addition to his practice, Mr. Friedman has held meaningful leadership roles in the legal network. He has chaired the New Jersey State Bar Association's Elder and Disability Law Section, which makes a speciality of advocating for the rights and wants of vulnerable populations.

His involvement extends to the Real Property, Trusts & Estates Law Section, the place he has contributed to discussions on important legal matters affecting estate planning. His talent is now not solely recognized in New Jersey; he is likewise admitted to practice in New York and before the United States Tax Court. Mr. Friedman is a prolific writer and speaker, having written numerous articles in his areas of talent. He often lectures for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) and the New Jersey State Bar Association, sharing his knowledge with fellow lawyers. His contributions to law school training have been acknowledged in 2019 when he acquired the Excellence in Continuing Legal Education Distinguished Service Award from NJICLE. This accolade highlights his commitment to enhancing the legal profession through schooling and mentorship.

Community involvement is another cornerstone of Mr. Friedman’s profession. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and has served as a Director of Somerset ARC, a company helping individuals with disabilities. His commitment to advocacy extends to the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey and the Malaria Foundation. Recognized by top-rated attorneys list from 2006 to 2026, Mr. Friedman’s experience and commitment to his clients and community make him a reputable determine within the area of elder law and property making plans.

Education

State University of New York - Binghamton

B.A.

1969

New York University

LL.M. (1982) | Taxation

New York University

J.D. (1976)

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey
New York

Court Admissions

U.S. Tax Court U.S. Tax Court

Types of Cases Handled

Estate Planning Tax Law Elder Law

Certifications & Awards

Elder Law Lawyer

National Elder Law Foundation

Professional Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Former Chair Current

NJ State Bar Association, Elder and Disabilities Law Section

Former Chair Current

New Jersey State Bar Association, Senior Citizens Day

Speaker Current

Institute for Continuing Legal Education s Sophisticated Elder Law

Speaker Current

New Jersey State Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

has membership Board of Consultors 2009 - Current

National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers

has membership 1992 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 12 Cushing Drive Bridgewater NJ 08807