David Freylikhman, a shareholder in the New Jersey officeof global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been recognized as one of NJBIZ's “40 Under 40” winners. According to NJBIZ’s website, the award honors “movers and shakers making their mark in New Jersey business.” The winners, who will be celebrated at an award ceremony on Sept. 18 at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ, include high achievers from a variety of industries.

“This recognition is indicative of David’s exceptional talent as a lawyer and his dedication to our local community,” said Philip R. Sellingerand David Jay, co-managing shareholders of the firm’s New Jersey office. “He is a great example of the strategic, dynamic, and thoughtful attorneys that serve our clients, both in New Jersey and throughout the firm. We are happy to congratulate David on this well-deserved award.”

Freylikhman focuses his practice on real estate and business law, including the purchase, sale, leasing, developing and financing of commercial properties. His real estate practice covers a full range of assets, including multi-family, office, retail, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Freylikhman has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with the Client Distinction Award, has been awarded an AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rating (Martindale's highest rating) each year since 2012 and has been selected as a New York Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine each year since 2013. Freylikhman was named to the 2017 "New Leaders of the Bar" by the New Jersey Law Journal, and has been mentioned in Real Deal, New York Law Journal, New Jersey Law Journal, Law360, Daily Business Review, and various other media outlets. Freylikhman is co-author of the "New Jersey Law and Practice" section of the Chambers and Partners "USA Regional Real Estate 2019 Guide”.

As part of his corporate practice, Freylikhman counsels corporate clients on the legal aspects of optimal organizational structures to address their needs. He handles a broad range of sophisticated commercial transactions, including formation, governance, fund-raising, financing, acquisitions, dispositions, strategic alliances, licensings, and corporate control matters. Freylikhman is also an adjunct professor of law with New York Law School teaching Drafting: Corporate Documents and Commercial Finance.