$ 300-600 per hour
About Ari
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
22 years
Child Custody
20%
22 years
Child Support
20%
22 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC
(973) 467-4091
Fax
505 Morris Ave, Suite 102, Springfield, NJ, 07081-1032
gourvitz.com/Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC
(973) 467-4091
Fax
142 West 57th St, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10019
gourvitz.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find Ari online.
Ari Hirsch Gourvitz's Reviews
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Posted by Dawn | November 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
No Nonsense Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Great work
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 ...
Posted by Lamar | November 05, 2014 | Child Custody
Great Attorney!
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 ...
Posted by Robert | November 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
An extremely professional team
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.
Ari Hirsch Gourvitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Peter Kreiner
Real estate lawyer
Seth Kreiner
Divorce and separation lawyer
Matthew Brett
Real estate lawyer
Gregg Rubenstein
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Member, Gourvitz & Gourvitz
2005 - 2007
Associate, Elliot H. Gourvitz, Esq
2004 - 2005
Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Viriginia A. Long, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2003 - 2003
Extern, Hon. Michael Diamond, JSC (ret)
Associations
2018 - Present
Fee Aribtration Committee District XIIMember
2006 - Present
Union County Bar Association
2004 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - 2016
Justice Virginia Long American Inn of Court
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Child returned from Switzerland
Child returned to the United States from Switzerland
Relocation of Mother to Italy
Mother allowed to internationally remove two children two Italy
Relocation to Russia with Children
Mother allowed to Move to Russia with children
Prevented Abduction to Russia
Prevented Mother from Abducting Child to Russia
Prevented Child from returning to Argentina
Child Safe in U.S. with Mother
Visitation and access to child by Father from Malaysia
Parenting with Father
Return of Child to Mother in Pennsylvania
Child returned to Mother in Pennsylvania
Mother allowed to relocate to Alabama with children
Mother allowed to relocate to Alabama
Education
N/A
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
How to Try a Hague Convention Case
Publications
2014
Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC
Domestic Violence Source Book, 3rd Edition
2004
New Jersey Law Journal
Pay or Stay Hearings: Court must assess ability to pay before ordering coercive measures
2003
New Jersey Law Journal
Parents Cannot Move Children INtrastate Without Impunity
2003
New Jersey Lawyer
Domestic Violence Update-The Cases Over the Past Couple of Years that Shaped the Current Law
2002
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
2001
Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC
Domestic Violence Source Book (1st Edition)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers