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New York - NY 18 years

New Jersey - NJ 18 years
Licensed for 18 years

State NY

Acquired 2005

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Currently Registered No misconduct found
Licensed for 18 years

State NJ

Acquired 2004

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Ari Hirsch Gourvitz

Alimony Attorney at Springfield, NJ

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Simply The Best

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.

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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)

Awards

Client's Choice

2014

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Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC

(973) 287-3125 Office

(973) 467-4091 Fax

(973) 287-3125 Office

505 Morris Ave

Suite 102

Springfield, NJ, 07081-1032

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Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC

(973) 287-3125 Office

(973) 467-4091 Fax

142 West 57th St

11th Floor

New York, NY, 10019

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Client's Choice

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Posted by Dave | April 22, 2019

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Posted by Sally | February 20, 2019

Very caring and accessible

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.

Posted by Andrew | February 5, 2019

Finding a Good Lawyer

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.

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Posted by Lidia | January 19, 2015

Freedom!!! And happy ever after...

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.

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Posted by Carla | November 12, 2014

I fin!ally got the right law!

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.

Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2014

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 his work.

Posted by Dawn | November 6, 2014

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 got a positive settlement on a case that no other attorney wanted to touch.

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Posted by Lamar | November 5, 2014

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 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.

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Posted by Robert | November 5, 2014

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.

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Work Experience

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

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Education

University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A

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

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Associations

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

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2018

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2017

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2016

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2015

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2014

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2013

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Publications

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

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Speaking Engagements

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
How to Try a Hague Convention Case
2005

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)

Given (4)

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Somair Alam

Child custody Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 29
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 | Dec 02
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 | Nov 25
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 | Nov 18
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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