New York, London, Dubai
Trial lawyers who
win when it counts.
When the stakes are highest, clients turn to Gravis. We pair senior trial lawyers with quiet, exacting strategy — and we answer to outcomes, not hours.
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Case Results
Courtroom 4B, New York County Supreme Court
Est. 1998
Recognition & Rankings
Ranked by those who
rank the profession.
Chambers USA
2025
Band 1
Commercial Litigation — New York
The Legal 500
2025
Tier 1
White-Collar Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers
2025
Law Firm of the Year
Real Estate Litigation
Benchmark Litigation
2025
Highly Recommended
Trial & Appellate
Significant Victories
Results that speak
before we do.
A selection of recent verdicts, settlements and dismissals across our practice groups. Every matter is different — every one is prepared as if it will go to trial.
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$4.2M
arrears, interest and costs recovered
Commercial lease dispute resolved for a retail landlord
Real Estate
2024
Every dollar of arrears, interest and costs recovered from a national retailer, plus an early surrender of a Fifth Avenue flagship.
Dismissed
all counts, no plea required
Charges dismissed before trial
Criminal Defense
2025
A finance executive charged with fraud walked away without a plea after we showed the prosecution’s key evidence could not be used.
$1.8M
settlement and permanent injunction
Trademark infringement halted
Litigation & Arbitration
2024
A consumer brand stopped a copycat competitor and recovered its losses within seven months.
$12M
acquisition closed in nine weeks
Founder buyout negotiated
Corporate & Commercial
2024
Two co-founders separated cleanly, with a buyout financed and closed before the dispute reached court.
$2.4B+
recovered for clients since 1998
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Eleanor Vance
Senior Partner, New York
The Firm
A boutique firm with
the reach of a global one.
Founded in New York in 1998, Gravis was built on a simple premise: the most consequential matters deserve senior attention from the first call to the final ruling.
Today our 40 attorneys advise companies, families and individuals across three offices — small enough to know every file, experienced enough to try any case.
27
years in practice
1,800+
matters resolved
98%
client retention
40
attorneys, 3 offices
Practice Areas
Focused counsel for
the matters that matter most.
All practice areas
01
Corporate & Commercial
02
Litigation & Arbitration
03
Real Estate
04
Criminal Defense
05
Private Client & Family
Transactions, governance and commercial disputes for companies from formation to exit.
Mergers & acquisitions
Shareholder disputes
Commercial contracts
Governance
Find the right counsel
Two questions.
The right attorney.
01
Who needs advice?
Me or my family
My business
02
What’s happening?
I’ve been charged or questioned
I’m separating or divorcing
I’m buying or selling a home
Your answers stay on this page. Nothing is sent until you choose to book.
Your match
Criminal Defense
Immediate, confidential advice before any interview, and a defense built from day one.
Marcus Hale
Partner · Criminal Defense
What happens next
01
Call our 24/7 line
02
Advice before any interview
03
Defense plan within 48 hours
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Call Marcus
or call +1 (212) 555 0148
Our Attorneys
The counsel behind
every outcome.
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How We Work
From first call
to final resolution.
A clear, collaborative process. You will always know where your matter stands, what comes next and what it will cost.
Step 01
Day 1
Understand your case
A confidential conversation with a senior attorney. We listen, review your documents and identify what matters most.
Step 02
Week 1–2
Build your strategy
A written plan with options, risks, timeline and a clear fee estimate — so every decision you make is an informed one.
Step 03
Ongoing
Take decisive action
We negotiate, file and litigate with one aim: the strongest possible outcome, reported to you at every step.
Your first consultation
45 minutes, fully confidential, no obligation.
Document review
Initial risk assessment
Written fee estimate
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Engagement Models
Transparent fees,
agreed before we begin.
No surprises. Every engagement starts with a written estimate, and we choose the model that best aligns our incentives with yours.
Fixed Fee
From $2,500
per defined matter
Best for contracts, filings and transactional work with a clear scope.
Agreed price before work begins
Unlimited calls with your attorney
No hourly billing surprises
Payment in stages
Request an estimate
Hourly & Retainer
Most requested
$450
per hour, partner rates from $650
Best for ongoing advisory, investigations and complex corporate matters.
Monthly itemised statements
Dedicated attorney team
Retainer credited to final invoice
Quarterly budget reviews
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Contingency
No win, no fee
typically 25–33% of recovery
Best for personal injury, employment and commercial claims with strong merits.
Nothing to pay upfront
We fund case expenses
Fee only on a successful outcome
Free case evaluation
Free case evaluation
Client Voices
In our clients’
own words.
When our company faced a bet-the-business lawsuit, Gravis took it to verdict — and won. Calm, precise and always a step ahead of the other side.
Catherine Wells
CFO, Hartwell Logistics
Matter
Commercial Litigation
01 / 03
Insights
Legal insight,
without the jargon.
All insights
FAQ
Questions,
answered plainly.
Still have a question?
Speak directly with an attorney — weekdays 8am to 8pm, with an emergency line for urgent criminal matters.
Call +1 (212) 555 0148
How much does a first consultation cost?
Your first consultation is free. It lasts around 45 minutes, is completely confidential and carries no obligation to instruct us.
How are your fees structured?
Is what I tell you confidential?
How long will my matter take?
Do you handle cases outside New York?
What should I bring to my consultation?
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Your matter deserves
senior attention.
Tell us what is happening. A partner will review it and respond within one business day, in confidence.
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+1 (212) 555 0148
Head office
New York
450 Park Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022
+1 (212) 555 0148
Disputes & arbitration
London
22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
+44 20 7946 0321
Middle East desk
Dubai
DIFC, Gate Village 4, Dubai, UAE
+971 4 555 0190