Ehrlich Petriello Gudin Plaza & Reed

Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed represents over 70 years of dedicated legal service to Newark families and clients throughout New Jersey. Established in 1955 and located at 60 Park Place in Newark, the firm brings institutional knowledge, proven expertise, and genuine commitment to protecting clients' interests both in courtroom and beyond. The firm's core principle—that there is no greater priority than protecting clients' interests—has guided the firm's practice for nearly seven decades and continues to inform every client engagement.

The firm's longevity since 1955 reflects sustained excellence and consistent success. Law firms rarely endure 70+ years without providing genuine value and maintaining professional standards. Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed's tenure reflects deep integration into New Jersey's legal community, extensive relationships with judges and court personnel, and generations of successfully representing clients. This institutional longevity means clients benefit from attorneys who have accumulated decades of experience and built reputations for professionalism and ethical practice.

The firm brings more than 60 years of combined legal experience to every engagement. This collective experience represents knowledge that cannot be quickly acquired—accumulated understanding of how different legal strategies work in practice, insight into judicial tendencies, familiarity with opposing counsel, and practical wisdom regarding what approaches prove most effective. This depth of experience enables the firm to guide clients realistically regarding probable outcomes, discuss strategic options with sophistication, and work effectively toward favorable results.

Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed's family law practice is particularly strong in complex divorce matters. While the firm handles the full range of family law cases, the firm has developed specific expertise in divorces involving complex financial issues. These matters—involving business valuations, sophisticated asset divisions, stock options and other complex compensation structures, multi-jurisdictional properties, and significant income streams—require more than general competence in divorce law. They demand specialized knowledge of valuation methodologies, understanding of tax implications, ability to analyze complex financial instruments, and strategies for protecting clients' interests in financially sophisticated cases.

Alan Ehrlich brings extensive experience representing clients in divorce matters. His representation spans the full spectrum of family law issues—from straightforward divorces to extraordinarily complex cases. His expertise in separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements reflects sophisticated understanding of how agreements can protect parties' interests and prevent future disputes. His work in marital property matters, equitable distribution disputes, and custody cases demonstrates broad family law knowledge.

Jeffrey W. Plaza brings over 25 years of litigation experience with heavy concentration in commercial litigation and divorce/family law matters. His specific expertise in complex divorce cases involving sophisticated financial issues reflects specialized knowledge in the challenging intersection of business law and family law. His representation in cases involving complex issues of alimony and equitable distribution—such as business valuations and stock option valuations—demonstrates capabilities that benefit clients with significant assets.

The firm's recognition of other practice areas—including domestic violence matters—reflects comprehensive family law understanding. The firm recognizes that family law matters exist within broader contexts and develops representations that address the full complexity of clients' situations.

What distinguishes Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed is the combination of institutional knowledge from 70 years of service, specialized expertise in complex financial divorces, experienced attorneys with extensive practice histories, and genuine commitment to protecting clients' interests. Rather than viewing legal representation as transactional service, the firm approaches client relationships as genuine partnerships where attorneys work to understand clients' values and objectives and develop strategies that serve them.

The firm's location in Newark—at 60 Park Place in the heart of New Jersey's largest city—positions it centrally within New Jersey's legal system. Newark's location, combined with the firm's 70-year history, means extensive relationships with local judges, court personnel, and opposing counsel. These relationships, built over decades, often prove valuable in negotiations and case management.

Clients of Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed appreciate the firm's combination of knowledge, experience, and genuine commitment to their interests. Attorneys explain complex legal concepts clearly, discuss realistic outcomes, and work effectively in negotiations and litigation. Clients report feeling heard and understood by attorneys genuinely invested in achieving favorable outcomes.

The firm's 70-year history, 60+ years of combined legal experience, specialized expertise in complex financial divorces, and proven success make Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed an excellent choice for anyone in New Jersey seeking expert family law representation, particularly those with significant assets or complex financial situations. Contact Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed at 973-828-0203 to discuss your family law matter with attorneys bringing nearly seven decades of service experience and specialized expertise in complex divorce representation.