Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newark, NJ
Since 1955, our firm has been guided by the principle of unwavering client advocacy in New Jersey and New York. With over six decades of experience, we provide comprehensive legal services across business law, commercial litigation, family law, real estate, estate planning, and tax law. Our team of Super Lawyers-recognized attorneys combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to personalized representation. We actively contribute to legal education through lectures and professional engagements while maintaining leadership roles in bar associations and government boards.Our practice areas intersect to deliver holistic solutions for individuals, businesses, and corporations. Founded in Newark, we've grown to include offices in Morristown and Manhattan while preserving our dedication to client-focused legal excellence. Our attorneys' extensive courtroom experience and alternative dispute resolution expertise have secured significant victories in complex cases. We maintain active involvement in community and government affairs to better serve client needs in evolving legal landscapes.
Services
Business Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Family Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Tax Law
Condominium Law
Construction Law
Landlord/Tenant
Mediation
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of legal experience in New Jersey and New York courts
- Our team includes Super Lawyers-recognized attorneys with diverse practice areas
- We combine courtroom experience with alternative dispute resolution expertise
- Our attorneys serve on government boards and industry associations
- We provide integrated solutions across intersecting legal disciplines
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Stars
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice handles complex business disputes in state and federal courts. We represent clients in contract disputes, shareholder conflicts, employment theft cases, and insurance coverage matters. With decades of courtroom experience, we combine aggressive advocacy with strategic problem-solving to protect business interests while maintaining professional relationships. Our track record includes multi-million dollar judgments and successful defenses for publicly traded companies.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet effective representation in all family law matters including divorce, child custody, alimony, and domestic violence cases. Our attorneys understand the emotional complexity of family disputes and prioritize amicable resolutions through mediation when possible. We protect clients' rights in property division, support negotiations, and post-divorce modifications while focusing on long-term family well-being.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create comprehensive strategies to protect assets and ensure legacy preservation. We draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills while addressing tax implications and business succession planning. Our integrated approach considers both personal and business goals, employing advanced techniques like charitable trusts and family limited partnerships to minimize estate taxes and maximize inheritance value.
Real Estate
We handle commercial and residential real estate matters including transactions, development, zoning, and litigation. Our experience spans condominium conversions, landlord-tenant disputes, tax appeals, and environmental compliance. We represent developers, property managers, and homeowners in complex real estate negotiations and disputes, providing practical solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Business Disputes
Our business dispute resolution practice addresses partnership conflicts, breach of contract claims, and shareholder disagreements. We help clients navigate internal corporate disputes while protecting business interests. Our attorneys employ negotiation, mediation, and litigation strategies to resolve issues involving fiduciary duties, embezzlement, and business dissolution, always prioritizing clients' long-term commercial viability.
People
Alan Ehrlich
Partner
With over 65 years of legal experience, Alan Ehrlich specializes in estate planning and business law. He combines deep tax knowledge with strategic planning to create comprehensive solutions for individual and corporate clients.
John J. Petriello
Partner
Recognized by Super Lawyers, John Petriello focuses on commercial litigation and business disputes. His expertise includes complex contract negotiations and high-stakes courtroom representation for corporate clients.
Bruce E. Gudin
Partner
Bruce Gudin handles real estate law and commercial transactions. With extensive experience in property development and zoning matters, he represents major real estate stakeholders in New Jersey.
Jeffrey W. Plaza
Partner
Jeffrey Plaza specializes in commercial litigation and business law. His practice includes representing clients in breach of contract cases and complex business disputes in state and federal courts.
Derek D. Reed
Partner
Derek Reed focuses on real estate law and landlord-tenant matters. He serves on the New Jersey Apartment Association's Board of Directors and handles complex property disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed handle?
We practice in business disputes, commercial litigation, family law, real estate, estate planning, tax law, and condominium law.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 65 years of combined experience with recognition in Super Lawyers and leadership roles in legal associations.
Do you handle cases in both New Jersey and New York?
Yes, we represent clients in both state and federal courts across New Jersey and New York.
Can you assist with business dispute resolution?
Our commercial litigation team specializes in resolving complex business disputes through negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, tax planning, and business succession strategies.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call us at (973) 828-0203 or use our online contact form to schedule an initial case evaluation.
