Anthony N Gaeta

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Anthony N Gaeta

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Litigation Lawyer at Rutherford, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

The Meadows Office Complex, 301 Route 17 North, Suite 505, Rutherford, NJ

About Anthony

Biography

Over 20 years of extensive legal experience in the matters of Specialized Litigation, Family Law, Estate and Trust Planning, and Commercial law.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Specialization in Trust and Estate Litigation: Undue Influence, Fiduciary Accountings, Elective Share, and Will Contests. Also Specialized in Commerical Litigation and Shareholders Disputes: Commercial Contact Disputes, Oppressed Minority Shareholder Claims, and Claims for Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Shareholders or in Defense of the Fiduciary.

23 years | 100 cases

50%
Family 35%

Clerked in the NJ Superior Court-Family Part assisting in the Court's decision of numerous post-judgment family law modification and enforcement motions. Successfully prosecuted claims resulting in the award of counsel fees and costs to the clients from the ex-spouse.

24 years | 30 cases

35%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

Successfully prosecuted cases under the NJ Consumer Fraud Act and Shareholder Actions which resulted in substantial settlements prior to trial.

23 years | 25 cases

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Drafted Contracts governing the relationship between parties following a dispute, Non-Compete Agreements, and Shareholder Resolutions.

23 years | 50 cases

5%
Guardianship 5%

Successfully prosecuted cases showing that an individual was incompetent and required the appointment of the client as the Guardian over that person's decisions and property.

18 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gaeta Law Firm, LLC

The Meadows Office Complex, 301 Route 17 North, Suite 505, Rutherford, NJ, 07070

gaetafriedman.com/

Anthony N Gaeta's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Georgene | April 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sharp Attorney with a Heart of Gold

Anthony Gaeta represented me in a recent business matter. While it might have been a minor nuisance for some, it was a major source of stress for me! Anthony guided me every step of the way, always explaining and examining all my options. Words cannot express how thankful I am to have had his kn...owledge and experience in my corner. His astute negotiating skills and attention to detail netted me a much greater settlement that I anticipated. Anthony is an amazingly intelligent and sharp attorney with a heart of gold!

Posted by Greg | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding and professional

Anthony has been my council for over eight years and has successfully represented me in a complex divorce and support case. He is excellent in providing clear and straight forward legal advice and is always willing to go the extra mile. He is passionate and understanding, extremely knowledgeable and... easy to reach. In short he is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Kristi | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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Family Law

Mr. Gaeta represented me in a custody and support hearing for my special needs child. Prior to my court date he took the time to explain the process and wanted me to have a full understanding. He went above and beyond, including verification of certifications from my daughter's doctors and therapists... to ensure that he had all the correct information to present to the court. After it was over and we "won" or received a favorable judgment in my child's best interests, which was all I ever wanted the opposing counsel actually said to me "You picked a great one" as he pointed to Mr. Gaeta. It was a terrible time and difficult situation but he made it seem easier somehow.

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Scott Gorman

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anthony Gaeta is impressive not only in his knowledge of the law and his legal advocacy, but also in terms of the attention that he provides to his client. For these reasons, I refer prospective clients to him without hesitation."

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Stewart Leviss

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Anthony to people who have been taken advantage of by shady contractors and other businesses. He knows how to get those cases resolved successfully for his clients."

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Mark Aronowitz

Litigation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Anthony Gaeta for some time and consider him to be one of the most diligent and knowledgeable litigators I have had the pleasure of working with. Whenever I receive a client request for a litigation attorney I do not hesitate to recommend Anthony and would encourage all others to do the same."

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William Friedman

Litigation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A conscientious attorney and fierce advocate for his clients. I endorse Anthony without reservation."

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Keith Biebelberg

Litigation lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Conscientious, hardworking, bright, fully committed to his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Associations

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2002 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

IMO Irrevocable Trust of John Leondis, 2011 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 4427 (Sup. Ct. Nassau Co.)

Judicial Opinion in Favor of Client

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Education

2001

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2025

New Jersey Association for Justice

Boardwalk Seminar

2025

Essex County Bar Association

Annual Judicial Reception Attendee

2024

New Jersey Association for Justice

Boardwalk Seminar

2024

Essex County Bar Association

Annual Judicial Reception Attendee

2023

New Jersey Association for Justice

Boardwalk Seminar

2020

Nassau County Bar Association

Black Tie Event Honoring Assignement Judege Norman St. George - Attendee

2014

Speaker

Using Trusts In Estate Planning

2013

Speaker

Your Client is Dead, Now What?

2012

New York State Bar Association

Annual Judicial Dinner Attendee

Publications

2015

Lexis Nexis Publishing Biro v. Conde Nast, et al., 42 Media L. Rep. 2596 (S.D.N.Y. 2014), affirmed, 807 F.3d 541 (2d Cir. 2015), cert. denied 136 S.Ct. 2015

2011

Lexis Nexis Publishing I/M/O Irrevocable Trust of John Leondis, (2011 NY Slip Op. 32424U; 2011 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 4427)

Languages

English

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