Wyckoff is a family-focused community.
It’s not a place for political smear campaigns.
As you may know, I am a candidate for the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education. Professionally, I have been a lawyer for over 15 years. It has come to my attention that a "Letter of Admonition" issued on May 26, 2020, regarding a 2016 complaint that was filed when I worked as an associate at a prior law firm has become a campaign issue. Although the circumstances surrounding this have been misconstrued on social media, the facts are simple:
- This is the only complaint filed against me in over 15 years as an attorney It represents less than .005% of my cases, given that I've had 1 complaint in over 2,000 cases. It occurred because the prior law firm that I worked at was seriously understaffed, and a deadline was missed.
- Due to a lack of proper support, I left that firm voluntarily and, as a result, began my own law firm.
- I personally made the client whole and amicably resolved the matter with the client.
- I have had zero complaints since I began my firm in 2017 through present day.
- Since then, I have represented a plethora of public entities in various roles, including the Boroughs of Bogota, Dumont, Englewood Cliffs, North Arlington, and Ramsey.
- This includes having served as the Borough of Bogota Municipal Judge having been cleared by the New Jersey Supreme Court to be able to do so.
- I am also a member of the New Jersey Bar, the New Jersey Federal Court Bar, the Bar of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America without any restrictions or issues whatsoever.
The letter of Admonition is the lowest level of action on an Attorney Ethics complaint. It is something that I took and take seriously and have learned from. It did not affect my ability to serve well all of the municipalities listed above in a professional role, and it won't affect my ability to serve Wyckoff as a member of the Ramapo Indian Hills School Board.
Personally, I am a husband, a father of 3, an Eagle Scout, a Cub Scout volunteer, a soccer coach, and a member of a local church, and I take ethics with the utmost level of seriousness and sincerity. If anyone has any questions regarding this, please feel free to email me at the link below, and I will reply soon. It is unfortunate that our board of education election has been tarnished by a politically motivated smear campaign. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this crucial election.
Jared Geist's Real Client Reviews
The hit piece to smear my campaign presented false reviews, including a review from the wife of Englewood Cliffs Councilman, Tim Koutroubas, who I was investigating on behalf of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs. This was after being appointed Special Counsel on this matter. This case was well documented and featured on NJ.com on January 7, 2022.
- I hired Mr. Geist on 2022 and was very impressed by his professionalism, by his operative approach to my case. I won the case very quickly inspite of all the court systems' shot downs and delays. He has been very responsive and I highly recommend him as a knowledgeable attorney. Jenny Williams
- Mr. Geist gave great, honest advice on my case and I was so impressed with his knowledge of the law. He responded promptly to all communication and worked quickly and diligently on my situation. Although he is extremely busy, he made me feel like I was his most important client and gave me the impression that he indeed did genuinely care about my individual case and it's outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Geist. Elissa Horan
- I have an extremely hard case. It involves seeking justice for wrongful termination/whistle blower with my employer of 14 years. I don't know many who would spend the time, or expend the energy, for this type of case, as they are long, very drawn out processes. From the moment I met Jared at the intake, I knew he would be able to handle the particulars of my case. He listened, he assessed, and he could easily identify important details. Going in, I knew what was ahead of me, that this was not going to be simple litigation. This could possibly take many years and alot of money. I was committed to seeking the justice I deserved. Most importantly, Jared was committed to seeking the justice I deserved. I knew I could not just dump my case on Jared and expect him to do all the work, so I explained that through every step, I was available and ready to help in the pursuit. As expected, this case has been very difficult and most exhausting at times. Jared stuck by me every step of the way. Often, I did not even have to convey my outlook on proceedings, and Jared already knew my perspective, additionally adding his own outlook and expertise. Dedication beyond expectation, he was so committed to the pursuit of justice, he even took on several unrelated matters that arose in this legal nightmare, keeping my case on track and moving forward. The case is now at Appeal. I am most excitedly looking forward. Jared is intelligent, hard working, diligent, passionate, caring, honest, highly knowledgeable/skilled in the practices of law, and committed to the best possible outcome. If you need legal representation, I highly recommend his services. If you are simply looking to score a few bucks, look elsewhere. Jared is professional at its best.
- Amazing attorney! I loved working with him. I always felt heard and taken care of throughout the process. Very highly recommended!
- Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Jared has been my family court lawyer for over 7 years now. I have been with other attorney's that have ran up the bill on me and did not listen to what I wanted. Jared is the total opposite. He listens to what the client's needs and wants are. Also he will let his client know if he/she is being unreasonable with a family law case. He tells it like it is and does not try to sell you a "pipe dream". Ultimately Jared is really for "the best interest of the child". His years of experience really shows in the court room as well as negotiations with opposing attorney's. I can not say enough great things about this man. He is a man of integrity and ultimately cares about you and your family.
THE RIGHT VALUES WILL MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT TO OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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