Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, International; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 2004
Education: Seton Hall University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2027 
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An established advocate, Ari H. Gourvitz serves as the managing member of Gourvitz & Gourvitz LLC in Springfield, New Jersey, a firm he founded in 2008. Devoting his legal career exclusively to matrimonial and family jurisprudence, he represents clients across Central New Jersey, including Union, Essex and Morris counties. His comprehensive practice encompasses complex divorce, child custody disputes, spousal and child support enforcement, alternative dispute resolution, and meticulous prenuptial agreements.
Beyond domestic relations, Mr. Gourvitz maintains a concentration in cross-border litigation and high net worth matrimonial disputes. He regularly handles high-asset property distributions requiring sophisticated financial tracing alongside international family law proceedings, most notably international child abduction matters governed by the Hague Convention. Combining assertive courtroom advocacy with strategic negotiation, he guides individuals through intricate legal challenges while providing counsel on ancillary legal matters for his existing clientele.
Completing his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, Mr. Gourvitz earned his law degree from Seton Hall Law School before serving as a judicial law clerk to Honorable Justice Virginia A. Long of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Admitted in New Jersey since 2004 and in New York, his admissions include the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the federal courts in New Jersey, Vermont and New York.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Gourvitz participates in the Union County Bar Association and serves on the District XII Fee Arbitration Committee, having previously belonged to the American Bar Association and the Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court. His approach to practice blends assertive courtroom advocacy with strategic negotiation, prioritizing cost-effective resolutions, meticulous preparation and personalized counsel to protect each client’s long-term interests.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, InternationalFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 60% Family Law
- 20% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 20% International
First Admitted: 2004, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://www.gourvitz.com/who-we-are/ari-h-gourvitz-partner/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2004).
- Admitted to practice in New York.
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
- U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont.
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
- Member, Union County Bar Association.
- Former Member, American Bar Association.
- Former Member, Justice Virginia A. Long Family Law American Inn of Court.
- Member, District XII Fee Arbitration Committee.
- Former Judicial Law Clerk to Justice Virginia A. Long of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Granata v. Broderick, 446 N.J. Super. 449 (App. Div. 2016).
- Tolstunov v. Vilshteyn, A-1496-16T4 (App. Div. 2018).
- Sullivan v. Sullivan, A-5422-11T4 (App. Div. 2013).
- Norych v. Norych, A-2633-07 (App. Div. 2009).
- Hertzoff v. Hertzoff, A-1600-12T3 (App. Div. 2014).
- Hertzoff v. Hertzoff, A-0776-09T3 (App. Div. 2011).
- Bhatti v. Bhatti, A-2753-04T5 (App. Div. 2006).
- Hagaman v. Hagaman, A-0546-05T1 (App. Div. 2006).
- Armendariz v. Armendariz, A-0264-05T2 (App. Div. 2006).
- Amanda Panchoo-Hosein v. Roland Ellis Hosein, A-2616-13T2 (App. Div. 2015).
- Anderson v. Anderson (Anderson III), A-6157-06 (App. Div. 2008).
- Anderson v. Anderson (Anderson II), A-4859-05T5 (App. Div. 2007).
- Anderson v. Anderson (Anderson I), A-1172-04T5 (App. Div. 2005).
- All State Investigations v. Panico, A-0407-14T4 (App. Div. 2016).
- In the Matter of Hope B. v. Avery G., 26 N.Y.S.3d 670 (Fam. Ct. NY 2016).
- Granata v. Broderick, 231 N.J. 135 (2017).
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Michigan.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), Seton Hall University School of Law.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Why New Jersey is Correct Forum for Expansion of Gay Marriage,” co-authored with Elliot H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (August 2002).
- “Appeals,” Justice Virginia A. Long Inn of Court (June 9, 2016); moderated the presentation.
- “Counsel Fees: Maintaining an Even Playing Field – The Fee Arbitration Process,” Justice Virginia A. Long Inn of Court (May 21, 2015); moderated the presentation.
- “How to Try a Hague Convention Case,” AAML Forum (September 2005).
- Co-authored the firm's Domestic Violence Source Book, 3rd Edition.
- Domestic Violence Source Book, 2nd Edition, co-authored with Elliot H. Gourvitz and Melissa Gourvitz.
- “When Enough is Enough: Unequal Equitable Distribution in Large Marital Estate Cases,” co-authored with Elliot H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (September 2002).
- “Parents Cannot Move Children Intrastate Without Impunity,” co-authored with Elliot H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (August 2003).
- “Domestic Violence Update – The Cases Over the Past Couple of Years That Shaped the Current Law,” co-authored with Elliot H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Lawyer (September 2003).
- “Pay or Stay Hearings: Court Must Assess Ability to Pay Before Ordering Coercive Measures,” co-authored with Elliot H. Gourvitz, New Jersey Law Journal (August 2004).
Honors
- Avvo Rating: Superb.
- Avvo Top Attorney – Child Support.
- Avvo Top Attorney – Child Custody.
- Avvo Top Attorney – Domestic Violence.
- Avvo Top Attorney – Divorce.
- Avvo Top Attorney – Alimony.
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2027
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2019
