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Ari Hirsch Gourvitz
Ari Hirsch Gourvitz
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About Ari

Partner-Member Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC

July 2007 – Present  New York, New York and Springfield, New jersey

 

Litigation attorney representing high net worth clients in matrimonial and family law related matters including divorce, custody, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, and parenting time issues.

A significant amount of our practice is dedicated to international custody disputes and international child abduction matters brought pursuant to Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Abduction ("Hague Convention") codified by the International Child Remedies Acts ("ICARA") in both state and federal courts.

Court Admissions:
States of New Jersey and New York
United States District Court, District of New Jersey, District of Vermont, and Southern District of New York
United States Court of Appeals For the Third Circuit

Professional and Bar Associations:

American Bar Association and Union County Bar Association (2005-Present)
Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court (2014 to 2016)

Fee Arbitration Committee Member

Articles:
Why New Jersey is Correct Forum for Expansion of Gay Marriage,” by Elliot H. Gourvitz and Ari H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (August 2002).

“Pay or Stay Hearings: Court must assess ability to pay before ordering coercive measures”, by Elliot H. Gourvitz and Ari H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (August 2004).

"Domestic Violence Update-The Cases Over the Past Couple of Years that Shaped the Current Law," by Elliot H. Gourvitz and Ari H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Lawyer (September 2003).

"Parents Cannot Move Children Intrastate Without Impunity," by Ari H. Gourvitz and Elliot H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (August 2003).

"When Enough is Enough Unequal Equitable Distribution in Large Marital Estate Cases," Elliot H. Gourvitz and Ari H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (September 2002).

Books:
Domestic Violence Source Book, 2nd Edition, By Elliot H. Gourvitz and Ari H. Gourvitz.

Lecture:
AAML Forum, September 2005, “How To Try a Hague Convention Case.”

 

Former Judicial Law Clerk for Justice Virginia A. Long New Jersey Supreme Court

September 2004 – September 2005 (1 year 1 month)

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Practice areas

OtherDivorce and separationChild supportChild custodyAlimony
  1. Alimony: 20%

    17 years

  2. Child custody: 20%

    17 years

  3. Child support: 20%

    17 years

  4. Divorce and separation: 20%

    17 years

  1. Domestic violence: 20%

    17 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC

505 Morris Ave
Suite 102
Springfield, NJ, 07081-1032

Website
http://www.gourvitz.com/ 

Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC

142 West 57th St
11th Floor
New York, NY, 10019

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday200502/28/2021
NJActive200403/30/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
Rising StarSuperLawyers2016
Rising StarSuperLawyers2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
Rising StarSuperLawyers2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
MemberGourvitz & Gourvitz2007 - Present
AssociateElliot H. Gourvitz, Esq2005 - 2007
Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Viriginia A. LongSupreme Court of New Jersey2004 - 2005
ExternHon. Michael Diamond, JSC (ret)2003 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Fee Aribtration Committee District XIIMember2018 - Present
Union County Bar AssociationN/A2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2004 - Present
Justice Virginia Long American Inn of CourtN/A2014 - 2016
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLCDomestic Violence Source Book, 3rd Edition2014
New Jersey Law JournalPay or Stay Hearings: Court must assess ability to pay before ordering coercive measures2004
New Jersey LawyerDomestic Violence Update-The Cases Over the Past Couple of Years that Shaped the Current Law2003
New Jersey Law JournalParents Cannot Move Children INtrastate Without Impunity2003
New Jersey Law JournalWhy New Jersey is Correct Forum for Expansion of Gay Marriage2002
New Jersey Law JournalWhen Enough is Enough Unequal Equitable Distribution in Large Marital Estate Cases2002
Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLCDomestic Violence Source Book, 2nd Edition2002
Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLCDomestic Violence Source Book (1st Edition)2001
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of MichiganBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
Seton Hall University School of LawJD - Juris DoctorN/A
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersHow to Try a Hague Convention Case2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Abduction from TrinidadChild returned to mother in Trinidad
Return of Child from PeruChild returned to father in U.S.
Prevented Abduction to JapanChild with Father
Return of Child from BrazilReturned to Custodial Parent in U.S.
Child Returned to NetherlandsChild returned to custody of Mother in Netherlands
Child returned from SwitzerlandChild returned to the United States from Switzerland
Relocation of Mother to ItalyMother allowed to internationally remove two children two Italy
Relocation to Russia with ChildrenMother allowed to Move to Russia with children
Prevented Abduction to RussiaPrevented Mother from Abducting Child to Russia
Prevented Child from returning to ArgentinaChild Safe in U.S. with Mother
Visitation and access to child by Father from MalaysiaParenting with Father
Return of Child to Mother in PennsylvaniaChild returned to Mother in Pennsylvania
Mother allowed to relocate to Alabama with childrenMother allowed to relocate to Alabama

Reviews

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Review Ari Gourvitz

Simply The Best

Posted by

In one of the most stressful times in a person's life it is imperative that you have attorneys that you can trust and always work for your best interest and that is Elliot and Ari Gourvitz. They made sure I knew every aspect of what to expect and how to navigate a very complicated process. It has been over 10 years since my divorce and I can still pick up the phone and speak to Ari and know that I will receive the same forthright advice that I became accustomed to during the actual proceedings. If you have to go through the process go through it with Gourvitz & Gourvitz.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Very caring and accessible

Posted by

Ari was very understanding, caring and accessible in times of need and consulting of my divorce. I am very pleased with the work he was able to do for me.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Finding a Good Lawyer

Posted by

After burning through 5 lawyers in two countries and three states I finally found Ari and Elliot Gourvitz. Guys, if you think you’re going to get divorced and that’s the end of it, think again. Ari and Elliot have stuck by me through thick and thin for over 15 years. I can’t imagine working with anyone else. I give both of them my heartiest recommendation.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Freedom!!! And happy ever after...

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I am very grateful to Mr Gourvitz for giving me back my Freedom. The day at our first meeting Mr Gourvitz advised me of possible outcome of my minor child relocation case. Mr Gourvitz also explained to my ex husband this possible result but my stubborn ex decided to fight me on every aspect of our disagreement. So we ended up in court and trial and the process has taken 15 months. After those month though the outcome was exactly as Mr Gourvitz advised on the 1st day we met which demonstrates Mr Gourvitz knowledge and ability to evaluate the trial decisions. He was honest and tried to help me settle the matter out of court but again my ex did not want to hear anything. So after couple of days of remarkable performance Mr Gourvitz set me free from my ex control and I was allowed to relocate to Russia with my 2 year old daughter! How brilliant is that! I paid dear for my freedom but this was the best investment I made in my life! And I thank Mr Gourvitz for holding my hand and walking along with me through the entire time of this painful and disturbing divorce time.

I fin!ally got the right law!

Posted by

Ari took over after I finally got totally fed up with my original lawyer and got things back on track and and then things were resolved within six months. Wish I had heard of him a year earlier.

Great work

Posted by

I hired Ari on two separate occasions - the first for my divorce and the second for a child removal action several years later. Ari is terrific at returning phone calls and answering questions, but for me, his most important strengths are his tenacity and aggressiveness. I was highly pleased with his work.

No Nonsense Attorney

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I highly recommend this law firm. They are on the ball. Mr. Gourvitz's actions proved that he just won't take "NO" for an answer. This firm acted swiftly to every detail, every motion, involving on my case. Mr Gourvitz knows how to get to the nitty-gritty without all the nonsense. In the end, I got a positive settlement on a case that no other attorney wanted to touch.

Great Attorney!

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As a father trying to gain shared parental custody you automatically feel like the cards are stacked up against you. Ari and the staff at Gourvitz & Gourvitz made me feel like I had a chance. I didn't want to be a weekend dad. Ari listened to my case and fought for my rights against false claims and misrepresentations. I thank Ari for a great job as I was granted temporary residential custody of my son after a 3 year long hard fought battle.

An extremely professional team

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I have used the Gourvitz team for the Chancery Court for my personal divorce and I have used them in Superior Court for business related litigation. Both times they aggressively represented my interests and I was happy with their representation of my goals.

Attorney endorsements

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Somair Alam, Child custody Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended.

Tanya Freeman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Nataliya Gavlin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience.

Seth Kreiner, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 2, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have had the great pleasure of working with Ari on cases, as well as having him as opposing counsel. He brings a high level of intelligence, passion, and advocacy to his profession. He is hard working, and always responsive to his clients' needs and as a result I have no hesitation in recommending Ari to anyone needing assistance in his areas of expertise.

David Murphy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I've known Ari for over 10 years, and have had the opportunity to work with him on a variety of matters. His resourcefulness, relentlessness and ability to think outside the box sets him apart from most attorneys. I have referred friends, family members and clients to Ari, and will continue to do so without hesitation.

Brad Micklin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Ari as opposing counsel and as a colleague. He was always fair and just but a zealous advocate for his client. I unequivocally recommend him and his firm.

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