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)
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English
Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC
505 Morris Ave
Suite 102
Springfield, NJ, 07081-1032
Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC
142 West 57th St
11th Floor
New York, NY, 10019
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2005 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2004 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Member | Gourvitz & Gourvitz | 2007 - Present |
Associate | Elliot H. Gourvitz, Esq | 2005 - 2007 |
Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Viriginia A. Long | Supreme Court of New Jersey | 2004 - 2005 |
Extern | Hon. Michael Diamond, JSC (ret) | 2003 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fee Aribtration Committee District XII | Member | 2018 - Present |
Union County Bar Association | 2006 - Present | |
American Bar Association | 2004 - Present | |
Justice Virginia Long American Inn of Court | 2014 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC | Domestic Violence Source Book, 3rd Edition | 2014 |
New Jersey Law Journal | Pay or Stay Hearings: Court must assess ability to pay before ordering coercive measures | 2004 |
New Jersey Lawyer | Domestic Violence Update-The Cases Over the Past Couple of Years that Shaped the Current Law | 2003 |
New Jersey Law Journal | Parents Cannot Move Children INtrastate Without Impunity | 2003 |
New Jersey Law Journal | Why New Jersey is Correct Forum for Expansion of Gay Marriage | 2002 |
New Jersey Law Journal | When Enough is Enough Unequal Equitable Distribution in Large Marital Estate Cases | 2002 |
Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC | Domestic Violence Source Book, 2nd Edition | 2002 |
Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC | Domestic Violence Source Book (1st Edition) | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Michigan | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Seton Hall University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | How to Try a Hague Convention Case | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Abduction from Trinidad | Child returned to mother in Trinidad |
Return of Child from Peru | Child returned to father in U.S. |
Prevented Abduction to Japan | Child with Father |
Return of Child from Brazil | Returned to Custodial Parent in U.S. |
Child Returned to Netherlands | Child returned to custody of Mother in Netherlands |
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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.
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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