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Atty. Derek D. Reed

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.

Newark Newark 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (862) 418-2959 Email

Profile Summary

About Derek D. Reed at a glance

Derek D. Reed is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practforg at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. Attorneys at Law. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. 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). Actiand member of New Jersey Bar Association, 2005 - Present New York Bar Association, 2005 - Present Essex County Bar Association, 2005 - Present. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practforg law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is Derek D. Reed's law office located?
Derek D. Reed's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed P.C. Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derek D. Reed practiced law?
Derek D. Reed has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Derek D. Reed go to law school?
Derek D. Reed earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. History, 2000).
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 2003
B.A. History
Gettysburg College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

U.S. Bankruptcy Court New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2010

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