Atty. Derek D. Reed
Mr. Reed has extensive experience in complex commercial and real estate litigation, including landlord/tenant matters, Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) issues, rent control matters, as well as negotiating and securing short term and long tax abatements for clients in New Jersey.
Complex Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Newark, NJ · 23+ Years Experience
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About Derek D. Reed at a Glance
Derek D. Reed is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. Attorneys at Law. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on family law, business, real estate, tax litigation, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in U.S. Bankruptcy Court New Jersey (2003), New Jersey (2003), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2003), and New York (2005). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Gettysburg College (B.A. History, 2000). Active member of New Jersey Bar Association, 2005 - Present New York Bar Association, 2005 - Present Essex County Bar Association, 2005 - Present. Serves clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek D. Reed
- Mr. Reed has extensive experience in complex commercial and real estate litigation, including landlord/tenant matters, Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) issues, rent control matters, as well as negotiating and securing short term and long tax abatements for clients in New Jersey
- He has appeared in numerous cases venued in the state courts of New Jersey and New York, along with the United States District Court, District of New Jersey and in the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York
- Mr. Reed also handles matters in the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law regarding challenges to violations of the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law cited by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs ("DCA") and has successfully represented and advised numerous property owners, developers and management companies regarding negotiation of these penalties and abatement of violations
- His administrative experience also extends to defending property owners in actions brought by the New Jersey Department on Civil Rights for alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act ("FHA") and New Jersey Law Against Discrimination ("NJLAD")
- Mr. Reed’s deep involvement in the real estate industry also includes being President of the New Jersey Property Owner’s Association, counsel to the Newark Apartment Owners Association (NAOA) and a Board Member for the New Jersey Apartment Association’s Political Action Committee
- Additionally, Mr. Reed served as an instructor with the Rutgers University School of Continuing Legal Education for the past ten years, lecturing on trial testimony and administrative procedure
- He has also lectured extensively on various aspects of owning and managing multi-family real estate in New Jersey, including commercial and residential leasing, the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, New Jersey Security Deposit Act, Abandoned Property Statute and various nuances of the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act and Summary Dispossess Act
- He is a seasoned and sought after speaker who regularly gives seminars to various organizations representing the multi-family industry, including the Metropolitan Real Estate Investors Association (MREIA) (http://www.mreia.com/) , New Jersey Property Owner's Association (POA) (http://www.poanj.org/), New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA) (http://www.jahma.org/), Tri-State Mixer (http://www.tristatemixer.com/), New York County Lawyer's Association (NYCLA) (http://www.nycla.org/), and the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) (http://www.njaa.com/)
- Classes/Seminars • Testifying at Trial and Administrative Procedure, Rutgers University School of Continuing Legal Education, 2008 - Present • Testifying at Trial and Administrative Procedure, Middlesex County Community College, 2007 - 2008 • Landlord/Tenant Law, Sterling Education Services, February 22, 2011 • Beyond the Basics In the New Economy - Landlord/Tenant Law, Sterling Education Services, April 28, 2009 • Negotiating Commercial Leases, Sterling Education Services, November 15, 2008 • Commercial Leasing in New Jersey, Sterling Education Services, April 21, 2008 • Advanced Landlord/Tenant Law, Sterling Education Services, March 27, 2007 • Breakthrough Collection Strategies, National Business Institute, August 11, 2005 • New York County Lawyer's Assocation ("NYCLA") • New Jersey Apartment Association ("NJAA") Honors and Awards • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2013 • Nomination for Recognition at the New Jersey Apartment Association's 21st Annual Garden State Awards • Associate Member of the Year Award at the 21st Annual Garden State Awards • President of the New Jersey Property Owner's Association
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Derek D. Reed's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek D. Reed handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newark.
Family Law in Newark
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Business & Corporate Law in Newark
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Real Estate Law in Newark
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Tax Litigation in Newark
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Newark
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newark
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newark Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newark-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Newark Choose Derek D. Reed
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Derek D. Reed's practice in the field of family law, business, real estate, tax litigation, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Derek D. Reed brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court New Jersey, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Derek D. Reed can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and real estate, Derek D. Reed can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newark
A Newark-based practice means Derek D. Reed attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Derek D. Reed Handles in Newark
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