Licensed for 31 years

State NJ

Acquired 1991

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Eric J. Aretsky

Personal injury Attorney at Ridgewood, NJ

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Practice areas

Personal injury

75%

At Aretsky Law Group, P.C., we have an experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyer ready to represent you with regard to your injuries throughout NJ. We will make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve for your injuries
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Alimony

5%

Our firm specializes in all areas of New Jersey divorce and family law, including alimony, child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, uncontested divorce, domestic partnerships and mediation.
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31 years
Child custody

5%

Our firm specializes in all areas of New Jersey divorce and family law, including alimony, child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, uncontested divorce, domestic partnerships and mediation.
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31 years
Divorce and separation

5%

Our firm specializes in all areas of New Jersey divorce and family law, including alimony, child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, uncontested divorce, domestic partnerships and mediation.
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31 years
Domestic violence

5%

Our firm specializes in all areas of New Jersey divorce and family law, including alimony, child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, uncontested divorce, domestic partnerships and mediation.
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31 years
Family

5%

Our firm specializes in all areas of New Jersey divorce and family law, including alimony, child custody, child support, equitable distribution of property, domestic violence, uncontested divorce, domestic partnerships and mediation.
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31 years

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Attorney Eric J. Aretsky is an accomplished and skilled personal injury trial lawyer. With a well-respected reputation in the legal community, Mr. Aretsky is a compassionate yet aggressive litigator who has helped many clients obtain favorable outcomes in their cases. Eric J. Aretsky has been recognized for his accomplishments as a New Jersey lawyer, by various independent legal organizations including (201) Magazine.

He handles cases related to car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, dog bites, slip & fall accidents, unsafe drugs and medical devices and workers’ compensation. His former clients describe him as an excellent personal injury lawyer.

10 Best Attorney - 2 years - personal injury, Mr. Aretsky has been practicing law in the area of personal injury for over 25 years. After earning his Juris Doctorate degree from New York Law School in 1990, Mr. Aretsky served as a judicial law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey,Bergen County, for the Honorable Conrad W. Krafte. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the U.S. Supreme Court, and is a member of the Bergen County Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association. He was also selected to be a member of the Justice Morris Pashman Inns of Court. Mr. Aretsky earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University in 1987.

PERSONAL INJURY
BIRTH INJURIES
Birth Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Forceps and Instrument Errors During Birth
Erb’s Palsy
Negligence During Prenatal Care
OB-GYN Errors
Punctured Organs
CATASTROPHIC INJURY
Brain and Spinal Cord injury
Burn Injury
Electrocution and Electrical Injuries
Wrongful Death
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Anesthesia Errors
Failure to Diagnose
Lasik Surgery Errors
Medication Errors
Medical Malpractice
Surgical Errors
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Bicycle Accidents
Car/Auto Accidents
Hit-and-Run Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Public Transportation Accidents
Truck Accidents
NURSING HOME INJURIES
Assault on Elderly/Disabled Persons
Injuries from Falls in a Nursing Home
Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Facilities
Nursing Home Medication Errors
Wandering Off, Elopement from Nursing Homes
PREMISES LIABILITY
Dog Bites
Shopping Mall and Supermarket Injuries
Sidewalk Injuries
UNSAFE DRUGS & MEDICAL DEVICES
Actos
Fosamax
Hip replacement devices
Pradaxa
Risperdal
Testosterone
Vaginal Mesh
Zoloft
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Workers’ Compensation
Identifying Workplace Injuries
Occupational Injuries
Returning to Work After an Injury or Illness
Types of Qualifying Injuries for Workers Compensation
Types of Workers Compensation Benefits
Workers Compensation Lump Sum Settlements
Workplace Accidents and Third-party Liability

Education

J.D., New York Law School, New York, New York

B.A., Fordham University, Bronx, New York

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, 1991
U.S. District Court, 1991

Certification/Specialties

Justice Morris Pashman Inns of Court

Awards/ Recognition

Featured and recognized by (201) Magazine

Television/ Radio/ Appearances

TV News 12 New Jersey

Past Employment Positions

Hon. Conrad W. Krafte, J.S.C. Bergen County Superior Court, Judicial Law Clerk, 1990 - 1991

Awards

Client's Choice

2014

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Aretsky Law Group, P.C. - location by appointment only

(201) 389-5255 Office

(201) 445-5867 Fax

45 N Broad St #19

Ridgewood, NJ, 07450

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Aretsky Law Group, P.C. - location by appointment only

(201) 389-5255 Office

(201) 445-5867 Fax

Two University Plaza Dr #55

Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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Aretsky Law Group, P.C. - location by appointment only

(201) 389-5255 Office

(201) 445-5867 Fax

345 Route 17 South

Upper Saddle River, NJ, 07458

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Aretsky Law Group

(201) 389-5255 Office

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37 Main St.

Sparta, NJ, 07871

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(201) 389-5255 Office

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 07677

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Aretsky Law Group, P.C. - location by appointment only

(201) 389-5255 Office

(201) 445-5867 Fax

181 New Road #304

Parsippany, NJ, 07054

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Aretsky Law Group

(201) 389-5255 Office

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Fort Lee, NJ, 07024

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Aretsky Law Group

(201) 389-5255 Office

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Mahwah, NJ, 07495

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Aretsky Law Group

(201) 389-5255 Office

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Paramus, NJ, 07652

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(201) 389-5255 Office

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Saddle Brook, NJ, 07663

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4.6 / 5.0

18 customer reviews

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Client's Choice

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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2022

Excellent

Mr. Aretsky goes above and beyond for his clients ! He responds promptly to all concerns ..

Posted by Houshang | January 26, 2020

I am very happy with my lawyer he did everything to win my case most of all when I had question he answered me and or called me back as soon as he could and I will recommend him to my family or friend .

Posted by Kristen | December 27, 2017

Great Attorney, Great Firm

Eric Aretsky is an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled attorney. He was able to guide me through a process that I was unfamiliar with and make it more bearable and easy to understand. His staff is kind, patient and experienced. He is kind and compassionate, and was extremely patient with me and my multitude of questions. He made a difficult experience less difficult during a very stressful time.

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Posted by Raymond | November 1, 2023

Very pleased

Mr Aretsky was totally professional,communicated very well and true to his word,obtained a very pleasing resolution to my case.

Posted by Mody Camara | March 28, 2023

Great law firm

Top notch lawyer, got my case dismissed effortlessly . He made me understand my case and came up with the plan to get it dismissed. I was very happy that I hired Eric Aretsky

Response from Eric Aretsky April 21, 2023

Thank you. It was a pleasure to assist you.

Posted by Sammy | February 25, 2023

Sammy Loutfi

Eric was fast and could not be more affective. He was a terrific experience and very reasonable SAMMY Atlantic Highlands NJ

Posted by Peter | February 25, 2023

Great legal representation

Extremely professional and knowledgeable with the local legal system. I had a major speeding ticket that got reduced to an unexpected level. I would definitely use Eric again.

Posted by Kevin | May 13, 2014

Best Divorce Attorney in Bergen County

Eric is a fantastic Lawyer. He is very professional and always gives a 100% to his clients needs. If your looking for an experienced and trustworthy attorney to help you in you time of need, you couldn't ask for a better one. I highly recommend him and refer my own clients to him when needs arise.

Posted by Rob | May 8, 2014

Great divorce lawyer

I've met with several attorneys prior to choosing Aretsky law firm. The best part was that I was always represented by Eric Aretsky, one of the owners. He was very responsive and available at all times Excellent in court with respect to remembering all the important facts to present your case in the best light and a fierce and thorough cross examiner ,litigator and negotiator.

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Posted by Dave | May 6, 2014

Highly recommend

Eric was able to successfully represent me in a financial dispute. I found his candor, knowledge, and skills highly effective in resolving the matter. This was my first experience using his services and now regard him as my personal attorney for any issue. Eric is my first call. Thank you!

Posted by Maureen | May 5, 2014

Awesome

Couldn't have done it without his help. He kept us calm, had complete knowledge of the process and helped us negotiate our plea. It was totally worth hiring a lawyer have the outcome we did.

Posted by Randy | January 10, 2014

Solid and Dependable. Integrity Comes First. Bulldog if Necessary

I have been associated with Eric for about 3 years as a business consultant. During this time I was going through divorce issues, but not in NJ. As a law school graduate, and having worked with many other lawyers as clients, I found Eric to have a depth of understanding of the legal issues that we discussed. He also grasps the facts of the situation without prejudging. If I lived in NJ, I would definitely want to have Eric on my side for any family law issue, criminal matter or personal injury situation.

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Posted by Annmarie C. | January 6, 2014

Category four divorce

I have been a long time client of Eric for divorce and post divorce matters. Eric has always presented a well written legal brief supported by case law in every matter he has ever addressed on my behalf. I didn't realize how important a legal brief is when presenting a legal argument to the court. It sounds simple enough. Many attorneys do not take this step and I don't know why. Perhaps they don't have a legal argument to begin with, are lazy or believe in throwing things against the wall to see if they stick. Many attorneys resort to bullying and mud slinging. This is not the case with Eric. He is always professional and relies upon oral argument based upon his legal brief and so his presentation is factual and professional. This is really important and helpful when going through a divorce, particularly if the other party relies upon threats and mudslinging to get by. Your adversary can be distracting without merit. The divorce process is already too emotionally charged and draining. Your attorney needs to be able to separate emotion and hearsay from the facts for you. You don't want to choose an attorney who does not understand or use case law. I have learned a lot about the court system and process through Eric. He is thorough and well respected.

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Posted by Al | December 29, 2013

Great Lawyer!

Eric Aretsky has represented me in a variety of legal situations. One involved the termination of a real-estate lease with due cause; another was a dispute with a driver who backed into my stopped vehicle and then refused to pay damages; and a third dealt with the unlawful claim by a business for unauthorized services. Mr. Aretsky was efficient and tenacious in the handling of each case, and as a result each was resolved in my favor. At all times he was both professional and pleasant. I would not hesitate to use him again and would certainly recommend him to friends or family members.

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Posted by Tim | March 30, 2012

Extremely Professional and Efficient, Punctual and Reassuring

Mr. Eric Jon Aretsky represented me back in September. The case put my family through much grieve and stress. Mr. Aretsky was confident and reassuring throughout the entire process. He put my family at ease with his professionalism, intellect, and capability. At no point during our interaction with Mr. Arestky was I or my family in fear and we were certain we were in the best of hands. I highly recommend Eric Aretsky for representation in any of his specialities.

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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2012

I won

I used Eric Aretsky for my divorce. My ex is a selfish crazy person and didn't want to support us. Eric did not let him get away with it. He asked for all kinds of things I would never have thought of. My cousin was using someone else in her divorce and switched to Eric because her lawyer (a woman) was not doing enough or getting her anything. To the person who wrote a bad review, I think it sounds like you just don't want to pay your bill! What I liked best about Eric is no matter when you call, he gets back to you right away. My cousin's attorney would take a week to respond. Eric always called right back.

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Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2013

Poor quality legal work

Eric partnered with his mother to create a reputation for himself which could not otherwise be earned by good lawyer-ing. He is not aggressive, unless you consider keeping his billing meter running when no real work is being done. He represented me for 2-3 months, did nothing substantive during that time, yet was a "Johnny on the Spot" when it came to rapidly generating invoices without moving the settlement or litigation ball forward one inch. This is not the type of lawyer you want, even if you have unlimited resources.

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Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2011

Client

I was very disappointed with Mr. Eric Aretsky's work. I would never recommend him to anyone and if your looking for a good, aggresive lawyer Aretsky is not the one. This firm is all about taking your money and thats it. I feel this man should have his licensed revoked. Eric Aretsky gives lawyers a bad reputation. I wish someone would've warned me so I'm warning all of you stay away from this firm.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Aretsky Law Group
1991 - Present

Judicial Law Clerk
Judge Conrad W. Krafte, Bergen County, Family Part
1990 - 1991

Judicial Law Intern
Judge Bruce Gaeta, Bergen County, Criminal Division
1989 - 1990

Judicial Law Intern
Judge Benedict Lucchi, Bergen County, Civil Division
1988 - 1989

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Education

N.J. Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Court Approved Divorce & Family Law Mediator
2014

New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990

Fordham University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987

Legal Cases

Woodworth v. Joyce
The defendant, intoxicated driver prevailed.

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association
1991 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association
1991 - Present

Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court
1997 - 1998

Justice Morris Pashman American Inn of Court
1992 - 1993

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Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Honors and Awards

10 Best
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019

10 Best
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2019

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2018

10 Best
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018

10 Best
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2018

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Publications

Divorce Survival Kit
Divorce Survival Kit
2014

201 Magazine
Family Law Attorney
2010

Speaking Engagements

Spring Divorce Expo
New Jersey Divorce & Family Law
2015

Divorce Workshop 2014
New Jersey Divorce & Family Law
2014

Divorce Seminar
Divorce in New Jersey
1995

Attorney endorsements

Received (12)

Given (15)

Endorse Eric

Lisa Harvey

Family Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is one of the most professional, well-respected attorneys one could ever meet. I would recommend him to any client seeking a zealous advocate with the experience and knowledge of the profession to "get the job" done under any circumstances."

Natalie Capano

Family Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Eric has been a great mentor. He is responsive, thorough and knowledgeable. Eric is compassionate to all of his clients and works hard to get them results. He is experienced in all areas of Family Law and has always been there for me to provide guidance and suggestions. He is dedicated to his practice and is clients."

Dolores Aretsky

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric is my law partner. We began our partnership in 1991. Over the years we have grown the firm which is currently known as the Aretsky Law Group. Eric is our managing partner and is a strong advocate for his clients."

Lynne Goldman

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Eric is the managing partner for the Aretsky Law Group. He is a very experienced Divorce & Family Law attorney. He is well respected by both the Judges and his colleagues. He and his team of lawyers fight hard for their client's interests."

Philip Puglisi

Family Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. i have known and worked with Eric for many, many years. He is well known in the legal community and always does his utmost to obtain the best results for his clients."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Alimony Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Geller

Unknown Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric. Highly respected in the legal community. A skilled lawyer with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

Giacomo Behar

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

Michael Waddington

Family Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Sean Cleary

Alimony Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Brad Micklin

Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Aretsky is an experienced, zealous advocate for his clients. I have known Mr. Aretsky for many years and unequivocally recommend him and his firm."

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Natalie Capano

Family

Lisa Harvey

Divorce and separation