Ari H. Gourvitz, Esq.

Ari H. GourvitzE-mail: ahg@gourvitz.com

In 2008, Ari H. Gourvitz formed Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC, and is the managing member of the firm. Mr. Gourvitz has concentrated his entire legal career on divorce and other family law-related matters, but handles other legal matters for existing clients.

Mr. Gourvitz graduated Seton Hall Law School and then served as law clerk to Supreme Court of New Jersey Justice Virginia A. Long. After joining Elliot H. Gourvitz, Esq., as an associate, he assumed leadership of the firm and formed Gourvitz & Gourvitz, LLC. He has concentrated his entire legal career on Divorce and International Family Law matters, particularly, the abduction of children under the Hague Convention and high asset divorce matters. Mr. Gourvitz has been admitted to the New Jersey State Bar, the New York State Bar, the United States District Court of New Jersey, United States District Court of Vermont, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and Third Circuit Court of Appeals.  Mr. Gourvitz is a member of the American Bar Association, a member of the Union County Bar Association and a former Barrister in the Justice Virginia A. Long Inns of Court.

Mr. Gourvitz zealously represents his clients while paying close attention to each client’s individual needs.

He has co-authored the second and third editions of the firm’s Domestic Violence Source Book and has been responsible for handling most of the firm’s Federal and State practice helping to establish precedent which is not only shaped but changed and defined existing law.

Because of his various successes in litigation in both Federal and State Courts, he has been recognized by his peers as “Rising Star” as published by “Super Lawyers” in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Education:

University of Michigan, B.A.
Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D.

Court Admissions:

State of New Jersey

State of New York

United States District Court of New Jersey

United States District Court of Vermont

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

United States Court of Appeals For the Second Circuit

United States Court of Appeals For the Third Circuit

United States Bankruptcy Court – District of New Jersey

Professional & Bar Associations:

American Bar Association (former member)

Union County Bar Association

The Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court (former member)

District XII Fee Arbitration Committee Member

Past Experience:

Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Virginia A. Long of the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Author:

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, Ari H. Gourvitz, and Melissa Gourvitz.

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

Justice Viginia A. Long Inn of Court, May 21, 2015, “Counsel fees: Maintaining an Even Playing Field – The Fee Arbitration Process,” presented by Charles Centinaro (Director of Office of Attorney Ethics) and Hon. David J. Issenman, J.S.C. (ret.), moderated by Ari H. Gourvitz, Esq.

Justice Viginia A. Long Inn of Court, June 9, 2016, “Appeals,” presented by Justice Virginia Long, Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey (Ret.) and Hon. Philip S. Carchman, J.A.D., moderated by Ari H. Gourvitz, Esq.

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Testimonials

“Very Fortunate”

Dear Elliot and Ari,

Thank you for forwarding this article and photo regarding the [Client’s] case from Norway. We want to thank you for all of the time and effort you spent on this case and for the advocacy that you provided to the [Client].

Mr. [Client] was very fortunate to have you as his counsel, and we are fortunate that you choose to participate in the Hague Convention Attorney Network!

Sincerely, Legal Assistance Program – Coordinator U.S. Department of State | Bureau of Consular Affairs | U.S. Central Authority for the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

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.

Dave

Formidable professional!

Elliot Gourvitz is a formidable professional! During one of the toughest times in my life he and his staff made me feel protected and secure despite the mire of divorce. I recommend him and his staff should you find yourself in need of representation.

A.M.

Handle delicate situations with professionalism and compassion

Dear Elliot,

Over the past twenty five years I have had the need of your services in dealing with my divorce. You have made a HORRIBLE situation livable. Your total professional approach to this client’s problem and concern has afforded me peace of mind. I say thank you for attorneys like you, who handle delicate situations with professionalism and compassion.

God bless you!

Hank.

Great representation!!!

Ari and Elliot did a fabulous job for me. Not only did I have great representation, I gained an extension of a family.

E.P.

Highly professional

Over the last few years, on three different occasions, I have used the services of the attorneys at Gourvitz & Gourvitz. In each instance, I have found them to be highly professional, well versed in the law and very expedient in bringing a satisfactory resolution to my cases. I will not hesitate to recommend Gourvitz & Gourvitz to any one in need of competent legal services.

BL

They stood by my side

The firm of Gourvitz & Gourvitz is the legal industries platinum standard. When I was going through my divorce, Ari Gourvitz and Elliot Gourvitz ensured I was represented at the highest level possible. Moreover, they stood by my side in every facet both legally and emotionally. I strongly suggest if you are looking for the finest representation possible; you start and end your search with Gourvitz & Gourvitz.

Kevin

You will not be disappointed

They’ll go balls to the wall for their clients!! You will not be in better hands. You will not find sharper minds. You will not experience lack of caring. You will not be disappointed.

T.C

Extremely happy

I am extremely happy with my experience with this firm. The staff always kept me informed and had my son’s best interest in mind and I am beyond pleased with the outcome of my case, they truly do “think outside the box” and I am comforted to know I have them in my corner.

A

Thank you Elliot, Ari and Kelly

I have worked with Gourvitz and Gourvitz for 14 years, and during that time, I have felt that their expertise, and management of my case has been exemplary. They care for me and my case in a way I feel that a father, brother or sister would take care of their own. Thank you Elliot, Ari and Kelly.

Leslie

Effective advocate

Few lawyers that I have encountered in the last 45 years are as effective an advocate as Elliot.

John Trombadore, Esq

Premier matrimonial lawyers

Elliot has been one of the premier matrimonial lawyers and can settle or try your case whichever needed.

Cary Cheifetz, Esq

Testimonial

“Glad the kids in NJ have you in their corner!”

J.M., Safety Consultant and Child Safety Advocate

Fabulous firm

Fabulous firm that treats you like family.

Chris P.

A rarity among lawyers

I first met Elliot Gourvitz in 1979 when I asked him to handle my divorce. When we finally got to Court, I was amazed at his grasp of the case and his powers of persuasion over the judge. We subsequently won the case which was appealed, remanded, and appealed again – – all of which we won. Since that time, I have used his skills in various other matters of mine, and we have become close friends.

He is a rarity among lawyers. He cares for his clients and puts them first in all matters.

Henry Finelli

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.

Lamar

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.

Robert

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.

Dawn

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.

M.L.

I finally 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.

Carla

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.

Lidia

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.

Andrew D.

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.

Sally

Contact
Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC.

New Jersey
505 Morris Avenue
Suite 102
Springfield, New Jersey 07081
Telephone: (973) 467-3200
Fax: (973) 467-4091
New York
142 West 57th St
11th Floor
New York, New York 10019
Telephone: (212) 586-1700
Email
info@gourvitz.com

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