Jeffrey Pompeo’s practice areas include litigation, contract law, wills, trusts and estates, estate administration, estate litigation, real estate and municipal court. He also represents and counsels non-profit organizations and serves as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer.
He has served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Passaic County and a Law Clerk for the Honorable Theodore W. Trautwein, NJ Superior Court, Appellate Division in Hackensack. He was Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Counsel of the Passaic County Interfaith Hospitality Network, a New Jersey non-profit organization for homeless families and presently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Counsel for the Richmond Foundation.
He has also served on the School Board for both St. Philip Preparatory School and Paul VI Regional High School in Clifton.
Jeffrey has also worked in the television field, hosting the game show “In the Know” and producing and hosting the talk and entertainment show “Close Up”. In addition, he produced and narrated a 60-minute documentary for the State of New Jersey entitled “Dare to Dream: A History of Crime Victims’ Rights in New Jersey.”
During Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, he was interviewed on NJTV News in a segment entitled: “Free Tickets to See Pope Francis Sell for Hundreds Online.”
Jeffrey is a trustee of the Richmond Foundation, Living Waters Teen Family Foundation and NJ Crime Victims’ Law Center and is a former trustee of the North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce.
He has published over 250 articles on legal and non-legal topics and has been a columnist for Jersey Insider since 2005. He was the guest speaker at over 25 events at schools, churches, hospitals, financial institutions, bar associations and civic and charitable organizations, including the graduation at Saint Philip Preparatory School in 2024.
Jeffrey has received awards from the Knights of Columbus, New Jersey Department of Corrections, Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, PBA #106, North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce, Paul VI Regional High School Alumni Association, Passaic County Interfaith Hospitality Network and Seton Hall University.
Jeffrey Pompeo
Jeffrey Pompeo was the Guest Speaker at the Graduation Ceremony for Saint Philip Preparatory School in Clifton, NJ.
He served as the Guest Speaker at the Msgr. Peter J Doody Scholarship Dinner in Clifton, NJ. This organization awards high school scholarships to worthy students.
He assisted a young girl in earning her Eagle Scout Award by donating toward the creation of a bronze, life size sculpture of a police dog which is located on the grounds of Town Hall in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.
He published over 250 articles on legal and other topics in the New Jersey Law Journal, Elegant Bride Magazine, Bergen Record, Somerset Business, Showcase, Jersey Insider and Victim Voice.
He served as a Columnist for Jersey Insider from 2005 to present and published over 200 articles. His article “Philosophy of Life” appeared in the January 2024 issue and included 57 suggestions for proper attitude and conduct in life.
He received the Distinguished Service Award from the Knights of Columbus #11671 in Clifton, NJ.
He recently completed renovations to a monument he designed in 2003 that is located on the football/soccer field on the grounds of Paul VI Regional High School in Clifton, NJ (from which he graduated). The field is named “Suchon Field” and honors Father Thomas J. Suchon, the First Director of the high school who died in 1976 at the age of 38. The monument was part of Jeffrey’s promise in 1976 to keep Father Suchon’s memory alive.
PRESENTATIONS
BCB Bank, Fairfield, NJ, “12 Things Every Executor Should Know About Administration of an Estate,” December 14, 2017.
Knights of Columbus #11671, Clifton, NJ, April 29, 2017
Clifton NJ Senior Advisory Committee in conjunction with Clifton Senior Center and Clifton Public Library, “Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives for Health Care,” September 28, 2016
Prime Timers Club, Clifton, NJ,”Estate Planning: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives for Health Care,” October 2, 2015.
Knights of Columbus #11671, Clifton, NJ, Dinner Honoree,”A Lesson In Faith,” 2015
Clifton Rotary Club, “You’ve Been Asked to Serve as Executor of an Estate: Now What?” 2007
Bank of America Education Conference for Non-Profits, “What Every Director of a Non-Profit Organization Should Know About Personal Liability,” 2006
New Jersey Crime Victims’ Rights Summit, “Money vs. Morality-The Duties and Responsibilities of the Entertainment Industry Regarding Violence, Crime and Crime Victims,” 2001
Center for Legal Medical Education, “New Medical Topics for Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation and Disability Attorneys,” 1998
PUBLICATIONS
“Advantages of Having a Last Will and Testament” Jersey Insider, June/July 2024
“Transfer on Death of a Motor Vehicle,” Jersey Insider, June 2023
“Do No Make Handwritten Changes on a Last Will and Testament,” Jersey Insider, January 2023
“What Does it Mean to Expunge a Criminal Record?” Jersey Insider, November 2022
“Are Credit Card Surcharges Legal in New Jersey?” Jersey Insider, August 2022
“New Jersey Law on Self Defense,” Jersey Insider, September 2021
“Vaccination Law,” Jersey Insider, March 2021
“Employment Law: Paid Sick Leave Related to Coronavirus,” Jersey Insider, August 2020
“Removing Trees from a Neighbor’s Property: What is the Law?” Jersey Insider, May 2020
“Estate Administration: What is a Release and Refunding Bond?” Jersey Insider, Sept 2019
“NJ Law on Marijuana: Medical Use vs. Recreational Use,” Jersey Insider, May 2019
“NJ Law Recognizes Three Types of Wills,” Jersey Insider, December 2018
“A Life of Compassion,” Jersey Insider, March 2018
“Fantasy Sports Betting is Now Legal in New Jersey,” Jersey Insider, January 2018
“What Is the Wrongful Prolongation of Life?” Jersey Insider, November 2017
“Ride-Hailing Companies Now Regulated under NJ Law,” Jersey Insider, March 2017
“What Does Repeal of NJ’s Estate Tax Mean for You?” Jersey Insider, November 2016
“The Law on Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals,” Jersey Insider, August 2016
“A Law To Empower Family Caregivers,” 221 New Jersey Law Journal 1867, Dec 14, 2015
“Used Car Lemon Law,” Jersey Insider, September 2015
“What Is An Ignition Interlock Device for Drunk Drivers?” Jersey Insider, July 2015
“We Will Now Read The Will…Is The Cat Here? A review of New Jersey’s Pet Trust Law”, 220 New Jersey Law Journal 799, June 15, 2015
“Does New Jersey’s Ticket Scalping Law Protect Our Citizens?” 216 New Jersey Law Journal 127, April 14, 2014
“DWI Means Driving While Intoxicated,” Jersey Insider, January 24, 2014
“Stop Signs and Red Lights: Complete Stop vs. Rolling Stop,” Jersey Insider, July 12, 2013
“Are You Aware of New Jersey’s ‘Move Over’ Law?” Jersey Insider, February 27, 2013
“New Jersey Law Recognizes Patient Wishes at End of Life,” Jersey Insider, June 22, 2012
“Does It Matter That Your Agreement Is Not In Writing?” Jersey Insider, March 25, 2011
“The Ethics of Rainmaking,” 202 New Jersey Law Journal 963, December 13, 2010
“New Jersey Man Changes Name to Honor Father,” www.daddyoutpost.com, June 11, 2010
“It’s Time to Write a Will: What Decisions Must You Make?” Jersey Insider, March 26, 2010
“What is the New Jersey Inheritance Tax?” Jersey Insider, September 25, 2009
“Estate Planning for Parents of Special Needs Children,” Jersey Insider, February 22, 2008
“The House Call: Entering the Life of the Crime Victim,” Victim Voice, Vol 2, Fall 2007
“Is Your Handwritten Will Valid?” Jersey Insider, March 23, 2007
“What Every Director of a Non-Profit Organization Should Know About Personal Liability,” Jersey Insider, October 13, 2005 and Somerset Business, February 2007
“Dying Without a Will: What are the Consequences?” Jersey Insider, January 13, 2006
“Power of Attorney: What it Means to Stand in Someone’s Shoes,” Jersey Insider, June 24, 2005
“You’ve Been Asked to Serve as Executor of an Estate: Now What?” Jersey Insider, May 27, 2005
“Living Wills: The Lesson from the Schiavo Case,” Jersey Insider, May 6, 2005
Author, Medical Legislation, Signed Into State Law, 1999
“Wedding Contracts Should Be Fair to the Supplier…and To You,” Elegant Bride Magazine, Fall 1996
“Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Invades the Law,” 141 New Jersey Law Journal 1296, July 3, 1995
Associate Editor, New Jersey Bar Association, Dictum, 1987-1989
