Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C.
Newark, NJ Courts in New Jersey
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About Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed
Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C., Attorneys at Law is a law firm based in Newark, New Jersey. According to its website, the firm was founded in 1955 and provides legal services to individuals, families, small businesses, and corporations throughout New Jersey and New York. It maintains offices in Newark and Morristown, New Jersey, and in Manhattan, New York.
The firm handles a range of civil matters. Its practice areas include business and commercial litigation, breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, employment law, insurance law, franchise law, condominium law, construction law and construction liens, and corporate and business law. It also handles family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and prenuptial agreements, along with estate planning, probate, wills, and trusts. Additional areas include landlord-tenant disputes, real estate transactions, land use, property tax appeals, personal injury including car accidents and wrongful death, and tax controversies. The firm also offers mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Its attorneys include partners, of counsel, senior associates, and associates.
Editor's Review
VerifiedLawFirms editorialA Newark practice with roots in 1955
The practice behind this listing has worked out of Newark, New Jersey since 1955, according to its website. That founding year is one of the first facts the site puts forward. It places the firm among the longer-running civil practices in the state.
A firm that has kept its doors open across so many decades has, by definition, moved with changes in the law and in its client base. The site does not detail that history beyond the founding date. What it does show is a practice that still spans a wide set of civil matters rather than a single line of work.
Offices and the clients it serves
The firm keeps three offices. The main one sits in Newark, with two more listed, one in Morristown, New Jersey, and one in Manhattan, New York. The three locations span two states, New Jersey and New York. For a client, more than one office can make meeting in person easier, depending on where they live or work.
According to the site, the firm serves individuals, families, small businesses, and corporations. It works with clients across New Jersey and New York. That mix of personal and business clients points to a general civil practice rather than one narrow focus.
Focus and practice areas
Business and commercial matters
On the business side, the listed areas start with commercial and business litigation. Breach of contract, and partnership and shareholder disputes, fall under that heading. These are the kinds of disputes that bring companies and their owners into court against one another.
The firm also lists work that is less about conflict and more about structure. Corporate and business law, employment law, insurance law, and franchise law appear on the site. Condominium law and construction law, including construction liens, round out this part of the practice.
Work for individuals and families
For individuals, the site lists family law matters. These include divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and prenuptial agreements. Estate planning is listed too, along with probate, wills, and trusts.
Personal injury work is part of the mix. The site names car accidents and wrongful death as examples. These are matters where the client is often an individual or a family rather than a company.
Property, real estate, and tax
Real estate and property questions form another cluster. The firm handles landlord-tenant disputes, real estate transactions, and land use. Property tax appeals are listed as well.
Tax work appears on its own. The site names tax controversies as an area the firm takes on. Read together with the property tax appeals, that suggests some attention to the tax side of a client's affairs.
Mediation as an option
The firm also offers mediation and alternative dispute resolution. In my opinion, that is worth flagging for anyone weighing how a dispute might play out, since not every disagreement has to reach a courtroom. It shows the firm can work toward a settlement as well as run a case.
How the team is built
The site names twelve attorneys and gives each a title. The firm name itself carries five surnames: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza, and Reed. Three of those lawyers appear with the partner title: John J. Petriello, Bruce E. Gudin, and Jeffrey W. Plaza. Alan Ehrlich and Derek D. Reed are each listed as an attorney.
Several lawyers hold of counsel and counsel roles. Joel M. Rosen and Anthony C. Mack are of counsel. Anne P. Ward and Erin Ehrlich Caro carry counsel titles.
Three senior associates round out the roster: Matthew A. Sebera, Kevin G. Desai, and Sung Yoon. The range of titles, from partner through counsel to senior associate, points to a firm with more than one level of experience on staff. A client's day-to-day contact could sit at any of those levels, depending on the matter.
What the listing shows, and what it leaves out
As a reviewer, I weigh a firm partly by what it is willing to state plainly. Here, the record is clear on structure and scope. The firm gives its founding year, its three offices, and its client base. It sets out a long list of practice areas and names twelve attorneys with their roles.
The named roster is itself a useful signal. A site that lists each attorney by name and role, rather than standing behind a single brand, gives a prospective client a place to start their own checks. Bar records and court dockets are public, and a full name makes them searchable.
Some details the site does not provide. There are no attorney bios, so a reader cannot see where each lawyer studied or when they were admitted to practice. The site lists no case results, settlement figures, awards, or rankings, and this review adds none that the research did not find. It also carries no social media links.
What remains is a picture of a long-standing New Jersey civil firm with a broad practice and a named team across three offices. For someone comparing options, the practical point is that one firm appears set up to handle both business disputes and personal matters, from a divorce to a property tax appeal. Checking that the fit is right is worth raising with the firm directly.
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Alan Ehrlich
Alan Ehrlich is a partner at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. He earned a B.S. from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a J.D. from New York Law School in 1975. His practice areas include business and corporate law, taxation, family law, estate planning, and probate and estate administration.
Practice focus
- Business Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Tax Law
- Estate Planning
Anne P. Ward Counsel
Anne P. Ward is Counsel at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. She received a B.A. from George Washington University in 1974 and a J.D. from Rutgers University Law School in 1977. Her practice areas include condominium and common interest ownership law, general civil litigation, guardianship, and zoning and land use law.
Practice focus
- Condominium, Cooperative Law, and Common Interest Ownership Law
- General Civil Litigation
- Guardianship
- Zoning & Land Use Law
- Foreclosures
- Eminent Domain
Anthony C. Mack Of Counsel
Anthony C. Mack is Counsel at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. He received a B.A. from Seton Hall University in 1992 and a J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law in 1995. His practice areas include criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, municipal law, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Practice focus
- Criminal Defense
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Municipal Law
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
Bruce E. Gudin Partner
Bruce E. Gudin is a Principal at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. He serves as counsel to the New Jersey Property Owners Association and is a co-author of The Guide to Landlord-Tenant and Related Actions in the Superior Court of New Jersey. He lectures on subjects including debtor and creditor law, landlord/tenant law, and commercial leasing.
Practice focus
- Landlord/Tenant
- Collections & Repossessions
- Commercial Leasing
- Business & Commercial Law
- Real Estate Law
- Litigation & Appeals
Derek D. Reed
Derek D. Reed is a partner at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. He handles complex commercial and real estate litigation, including landlord/tenant matters, Fair Housing Act and New Jersey Law Against Discrimination issues, rent control matters, and tax abatements. He has appeared in New Jersey and New York state courts, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York. He served as an instructor with the Rutgers University School of Continuing Legal Education, lecturing on trial testimony and administrative procedure.
Practice focus
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Matrimonial Law
- Real Estate Litigation/Property Tax Appeals
- Commercial Collections
- Landlord/Tenant Law
Erin Ehrlich Caro Counsel
Erin Ehrlich Caro is a litigator at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey, who handles civil disputes including commercial, real estate, and landlord-tenant matters. She earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 2005 and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2008, where she was a member of the Brooklyn Journal of Law and Policy and served as a Notes and Comments Editor. She previously served as a judicial intern for Judge Jose Linares in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Landlord/Tenant
- Wills & Trusts
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Family Law
- Estate Planning
Harrison Stokes Associate
Harrison Stokes is an associate attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including landlord-tenant matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law in Camden, New Jersey in 2022 and received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Southern Virginia University in 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable John M. Doran, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County Vicinage.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Landlord/Tenant
Ira Levy Founder & Partner
The firm's site lists Ira Levy with the years 1955-2018.
Practice focus
- Taxation Law
- Business Organizations
- Real Estate Law
- Corporate Law
- Divorce
Jeffrey W. Plaza Partner
Jeffrey W. Plaza is a partner at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed in Newark, New Jersey. He litigates civil matters in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York, with a concentration in commercial litigation and divorce and family law, and also handles personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is approved by the Superior Court of New Jersey to serve as a mediator in civil matters, including commercial, equity, and probate matters. He also serves as a panelist for the Superior Court of New Jersey Early Settlement Panel, Essex County Family Part.
Practice focus
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Divorce and Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Insurance Coverage
Joel M. Rosen Of Counsel
Joel M. Rosen is Of Counsel at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed and joined the firm in 2016. His practice concerns commercial real estate, including purchase and sale transactions, commercial leasing, and land use, along with related corporate and environmental matters. He represents borrowers and lenders in project financing and has worked on the structuring of planned real estate developments such as condominiums and cooperatives, registering units with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New York Attorney General.
Practice focus
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Leasing
- Condominiums and Cooperatives
- Redevelopment
John J. Petriello Partner
John J. Petriello is a partner at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed in Newark, New Jersey, where his practice focuses on commercial litigation and construction law. He is a R.1:40 qualified mediator included on the roster of court-approved mediators. He earned a B.A. from Rutgers College in 1973 and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law, Camden in 1977.
Practice focus
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Law
- Construction Law
- Creditors Rights
- Employment Law
Josean Otero Associate
Josean R. Otero is an associate attorney at the firm who concentrates in civil litigation with an emphasis on landlord/tenant and commercial litigation matters. He graduated from Montclair State University in 2014 and from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2017, where he served as an editor on Law Review. Prior to joining the firm, he focused his practice on creditors' rights and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Landlord/Tenant
- Collections
Juan Jurado Associate
Juan Jurado is an associate attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including commercial litigation, real estate, and landlord-tenant matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University Law School in 2018 and graduated cum laude from Rutgers University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Before joining the firm, he served as judicial law clerk to the Hon. Richard T. Sules, J.S.C., and then worked at Essex-Newark Legal Services, where he became managing attorney of the Housing Unit.
Practice focus
- civil litigation
- commercial litigation
- real estate
- landlord-tenant matters
Kevin G. Desai Senior Associate
Kevin G. Desai is a senior associate attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. who concentrates on civil litigation, including commercial, real estate, and landlord-tenant matters. He earned his Juris Doctor 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, he focused his practice on representing corporate clients in mortgage default, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and post-foreclosure sale evictions.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate
- Landlord/Tenant
Matthew A. Sebera Senior Associate
Matthew A. Sebera is an associate at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. He received a B.A. from Rutgers University in 2011 and a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 2014. His areas of practice include civil litigation, landlord/tenant, and family law.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Landlord/Tenant
- Family Law
Matthew D. Grossman Associate
Matthew David Grossman is an attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, P.C. in Newark, New Jersey. His practice areas include workers compensation, family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and landlord-tenant matters.
Practice focus
- Workers Compensation
- Family
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Defense
- Landlord or Tenant
Nicholas J. Mesarick Associate
He earned his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law and holds a B.A. in History from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation with a focus on landlord-tenant and other real estate matters. Before joining the firm, he served as in-house counsel for a property management company, representing property owners in courts throughout New Jersey.
Practice focus
- commercial litigation
- landlord-tenant
- real estate
Nickolas Gasparro Associate
Nickolas Gasparro is an associate attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including landlord-tenant matters, and real estate transactions. He obtained his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2006 and earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Seton Hall University in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard J. Donohue, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County Vicinage.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate
- Landlord/Tenant
- Municipal Court
- Wills/Trusts
Samuel Brodie Associate
Samuel Brodie is an associate attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, real estate, zoning and planning, business transactions, estate administration, and landlord-tenant law. He graduated from Rutgers University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey in 2018. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from Rutgers University in 2013.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate
- Landlord/Tenant
- Estates
- Business Transactions
Sung Yoon Senior Associate
Sung Lo Yoon is a senior associate attorney at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including commercial, real estate, and landlord-tenant matters. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2012 and holds a bachelor's degree in Politics from Brandeis University. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a staff attorney with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, focusing on landlord-tenant, housing, and family law issues.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate
- Landlord/Tenant
- Wills & Trusts
- Family Law
Thomas W. Carter Senior Associate
Thomas W. Carter is a Senior Associate at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, P.C. who concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including commercial and real estate matters. Before joining the firm, he served as a Deputy Attorney General with the State of New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General, Division of Law, where he defended public entities from claims under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and employment discrimination claims. He served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. John A. Peterson, Jr., J.S.C. and the Hon. Francis R. Hodgson, J.S.C. during the 2016-2017 Superior Court of New Jersey court term.
Practice focus
- Civil Litigation
- Public-Entity Defense Litigation
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate
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