Atty. George A Gellis

Atty. George A Gellis

George A. Gellis, Esq. is a founding shareholder and the managing director of Gellis Law Group, bringing over twenty-eight years of extensive legal experience to the firm.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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George A Gellis is a Founding Shareholder and Managing Director based in New York, New York, practicing at Gellis Law Group. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (1997), New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1997) and Kiev State Technological University (A.S. New, 1989). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State (Member: Internet Law Committee Copyright Committee Sections On: Intellectual Property Technology) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • George A. Gellis, Esq. is a founding shareholder and the managing director of Gellis Law Group, bringing over twenty-eight years of extensive legal experience to the firm
  • Mr. Gellis focuses on serving as outside corporate counsel for international private equity investors, pharmaceutical and technology companies, as well as small- and mid-size corporate clients
  • His practice spans corporate transactions, international trade, cross-border deals, and technology financing
  • Prior to founding Gellis Law Group, he held the role of executive vice-president and general counsel at London-based Midland Oil and Gas Limited (UK), where he managed legal operations across Europe, North America, and Central Asia
  • Additionally, Mr. Gellis served as in-house counsel at Swiss-based RGF AG and Zuricher Energie Holdings AG
  • His comprehensive experience encompasses legal risk management, complex international negotiations, and joint ventures
  • An alumnus of NYU's Stern School of Business and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Mr. Gellis also serves on boards of various U.S.-based charities and associations
  • He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey, as well as numerous federal and state courts

Practice Areas Explained

George A Gellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George A Gellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is George A Gellis's law office located?
George A Gellis's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Gellis Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George A Gellis handle?
George A Gellis focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has George A Gellis practiced law?
George A Gellis has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did George A Gellis go to law school?
George A Gellis earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.S. New, 1989).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1997
A.S. New
Kiev State Technological University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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