Atty. David Jonathan Grais
David Jonathan Grais is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, advertising and 1 other area of law. David received a M.A. degree from Balliol College, University of Oxford, England in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 47+ Years Experience
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About David Jonathan Grais at a Glance
David Jonathan Grais is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Grais & Ellsworth LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts (1979). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1978) and Balliol College, University of Oxford, England (M.A. Princeton, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Law Institute. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Jonathan Grais
- David Jonathan Grais is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, advertising and 1 other area of law
- David received a M.A. degree from Balliol College, University of Oxford, England in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices at Grais & Ellsworth LLP in New York, NY
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David Jonathan Grais's Areas of Legal Practice
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Securities Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Mediation & Arbitration in New York
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Entertainment & Sports Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose David Jonathan Grais
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 David Jonathan Grais's practice in the field of securities, litigation, adr, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Jonathan Grais brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering securities, litigation, and adr, David Jonathan Grais can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Jonathan Grais 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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