- DivorceAt Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, our New Jersey law firm has extensive experience in many areas of law. Our broad knowledge gives us a better understanding of the complex issues affecting family and divorce law. Without this understanding, we would not be able to provide effective legal representation for all family law matters.
- Child SupportChild Support: A family lawyer can help determine the correct level of child support and resolve disputes related to child support.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild Custody: A NJ family lawyer can assist in determining the custodial arrangements for children, which includes issues related to legal and physical custody.
- AdoptionAdoption: A NJ family lawyer can assist with the legal aspects of the adoption process including helping the prospective adoptive parents understand the different types of adoptions available, such as agency adoptions, independent adoptions, and step-parent adoptions.
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementPrenuptial Agreements: A New Jersey family lawyer can assist with prenuptial agreements by providing legal counsel to both parties involved including explaining the legal implications and potential consequences of the agreement, helping to draft the agreement to ensure it is fair and reasonable, and reviewing the agreement to ensure that it is legally binding.
- GuardianshipMs. Ward also specializes in the area of guardianship. She has represented clients in contested and uncontested matters. She is proud to have been appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey to represent individuals on numerous occasions.
- Spousal SupportAlimony: A NJ family lawyer can provide guidance on New Jersey laws and regulations regarding alimony and represent you in court if necessary.
- Criminal DefenseFor over 20 years, Anthony C. Mack has litigated complex civil and criminal matters before the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York with a heavy concentration in criminal defense, personal injury, civil rights and wrongful death cases.
- Wrongful DeathWhen injuries caused by negligence or intentional misconduct results in the wrongful death of a loved one, the surviving dependents and heirs have the right to recover damages for the loss of income and the pain suffered by the victim prior to the death.
- FraudMr. Petriello has represented clients for numerous disputes, including collection of amounts due, breach of contracts, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, business torts, Consumer Fraud claims, secured transactions, business torts, the wrongful processing of checks and customer accounts, and breach of franchise agreements, fraud, and other claims arising from business activities.
- AssaultWe aggressively represent individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence or misconduct of others resulting in physical injury, emotional distress, property damage, or loss of reputation. Our attorneys are skilled alternative dispute resolution negotiators who can work hard to obtain the best possible settlement. We offer representation in other cases related to intentional torts, such as fraud, assault and battery, and defamation.
- Restraining OrderDomestic Violence: A New Jersey family lawyer can help obtain restraining orders, and can provide legal representation in domestic violence cases
- Corporate LawOur business and corporate litigation lawyers offer effective advice on all business start-up issues, including issues in tax law and real estate.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsAlong with the Tax and Estate Planning matters outlined above, Mr. Ehrlich has wide ranging experience in Corporate Law. He has counseled clients on commercial transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, tax free exchanges, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and sales of businesses. Mr. Ehrlich provides solutions and strategies for transferring the family business, the creation of family partnerships and family liability companies, structuring shareholders, partnership and limited liability company agreements, negotiating lease and sale agreements for commercial property, and financing of the purchase of property or a business venture.
- Business FormationAs the founding member of the firm, Ira A. Levy has been practicing law for over fifty years. He concentrates his practice in the area of corporate law, including business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and contract preparation. He also handles commercial real estate transactions involving the purchase, sale, lease and development of large multifamily, retail and commercial premises. Mr. Levy also serves as an Assistant Commissioner for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In that capacity, he is authorized to represent the interests of HUD in connection with foreclosure proceedings throughout New Jersey. Mr. Levy also represents individuals involved in substantial and complex divorce matters.
- Business DisputesBusiness disputes can take an enterprise that was on the path to success down the road to ruin instead. Serious disagreements between and among partners or between employer and employee can destroy trust and affect profitability.
- Business Transactions
- Limited Liability CompaniesAt the New Jersey law firm of Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C., Attorneys at Law, we have Newark tax law attorneys who can apply their knowledge of tax law to all areas of law. We have successfully represented clients in their tax law matters, including corporations, small businesses, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts, individuals, and other entities.
- Employment Contract
- Real Estate LitigationWhen you need a dependable Newark real estate lawyer to handle your real estate law matters, Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, Attorneys at Law is the law firm to trust.
- Premises LiabilityOwners who negligently maintain their property in unsafe conditions are legally responsible for accidents occurring on their premises. Our personal injury lawyers can utilize whatever resource or method necessary to investigate and pursue claims for the injuries that you have sustained on unsafe premises. Our premises liability representation includes slip and fall accidents, negligent security, construction site accidents, pool accidents and dog bite or dog attack injuries.
- Construction LitigationSpeak to us about your need to file and serve preliminary notices on either your private or public projects. We can offer effective legal counsel to help you assert your lien rights and protect your rights against sureties or other providers of payment and performance bonds. The procedure for filing for liens and other notices may vary for each project, so it is in your best interest to speak with a Newark construction law attorney who knows the ins and outs of the process. We can help direct you through the legal process and ensure that your rights as a construction manager or employee stay protected.
- Real Estate TransactionsEhrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, Attorneys at Law handles real estate transactions and complex commercial transactions in New Jersey. We have an extensive background in tax, business, and commercial litigation. As committed business lawyers, we are dedicated to assisting clients in all aspects of their commercial needs, including business start-up plans that may require affordable real estate property.
- Eminent DomainWe proudly represent clients in all land use matters involving eminent domain and condemnation proceedings, prerogative writs litigation, as well as capital improvement and hardship applications. We represent non-profit 501(c) organizations in developing affordable housing communities, including negotiating redevelopment agreements and acquisition contracts with municipalities for the redevelopment of blighted urban areas. We also represent builders and developers in creating and establishing condominium developments, including applications to the Department of Community Affairs for approval to market condominium units.
- Land Use and ZoningOur land use attorneys in New Jersey are uniquely qualified to provide full range of services to your legal matters. In fact, our own Attorney Jeffrey Plaza previously served as a member of the municipal planning and zoning boards in New Jersey for over 14 years. We have an extensive knowledge of property and land use laws and can use our knowledge to help you assert your property rights.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesEhrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, Attorneys at Law is one of New Jersey's preeminent law firms in the area of landlord and tenant law. We typically file hundreds of eviction cases each month for both residential and commercial landlords throughout New Jersey. Should a landlord and tenant prefer alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation or negotiation, we can offer helpful mediation services to resolve any disputes between parties.
- Property DamageIn addition to the pain and disability of physical injuries, people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents face the financial pressure of hospital bills, medical expenses, property damage costs, and lost income. Our knowledgeable automobile accident attorneys can do everything possible to protect your rights and give you peace of mind after an accident. Our lawyers are here to help you after a car accident, bus accident, train accident, bicycle accident, trucking accident, or motorcycle accident that may have occurred in New Jersey.
- Condominium LawMr. Rosen has a particular expertise in the structuring of planned real estate developments, including condominiums and cooperatives. He has registered thousands of units with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New York, Attorney General pursuant to the statutes governing the offering of units in both states. Mr. Rosen has the ability to take a client throughout the entire process, including land acquisition, obtaining local and state approvals, construction financing, and sales to end purchasers. He has also represented homeowners and condominium associations during the transition process from developer-to-owner control, and as general counsel to them.
- Personal InjuryWith more than 65 years of legal experience, the Newark personal injury lawyers at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, Attorneys at Law will guide you through this complicated process. Some of our attorneys have spent years representing insurance companies and now use their unique insight of insurance law to protect our clients.
- Medical Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAttorney Alan Ehrlich: Attorney Ehrlich is a certified public accountant (CPA) and has dedicated more than 30 years of his practice to concentrating on tax laws, business litigation, and family law. Attorney Ehrlich has also dedicated a great amount of his practice to assisting individuals with their estate planning and probate matters. Mr. Ehrlich has lectured for the Bar Association's Tax Committee and has served as president of the Bar Association's Tax Committee.
- WillsMr. Ehrlich also represents executors, trustees and beneficiaries in Surrogate's Court proceedings and related litigation, including Will contests and accountings.
- TrustsMr. Ehrlich's Estate Planning experience includes Basic Wills, Credit Shelter / Bypass Trust Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. In addition to the essentials, Mr. Ehrlich specializes in more sophisticated planning techniques such as Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, Charitable Trusts, Private Foundations, Family Limited Partnerships, and Retirement Planning Strategies. Mr. Ehrlich represents estates, handles the estate administration process and prepares estate tax returns.
- Power of AttorneyEfficient and proper estate planning requires several documents and components. This could include wills and trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, gifting issues such as contributions to charitable organizations, and other matters relating to the distribution of a property. Wills, trusts, and all aspects of an estate plan need to address both individual and business-related goals. As a result, our firm believes that estate planning and business planning should be handled together when necessary.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureMr. Desai earned his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in 2015 and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University School of Arts & Sciences. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Desai focused his practice on the representation of corporate clients in the areas of mortgage default, bankruptcy, creditors' rights and post-foreclosure sale evictions. During his time in law school, Mr. Desai was a judicial intern for the Honorable Stephen J. Bernstein, J.S.C. in the Essex Vicinage of the Superior Court of New Jersey.
- Tax LawFederal tax law contains volumes of statutes and IRS regulations, tax court rulings, and other court rulings. There is a great deal of information that one must know and understand to correctly handle tax law matters. One slight miscalculation or oversight could be potentially catastrophic in a tax law-related matter.
- Debt CollectionMr. Otero graduated magna cum laude from Montclair State University in 2014 and attended University of Maryland School of Law, where he was named an editor on Law Review and graduated in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Otero focused his practice on the representation of clients in the areas of creditors' rights and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).