Atty. Gideon A. Hanft
Gideon Hanft focuses his practice on complex litigation matters. Prior to joining the firm, he clerked for the Honorable Rosemary S.
Profile Summary
About Gideon A. Hanft at a glance
Gideon A. Hanft is a business and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2018) and Georgetown University (BS, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Gideon Hanft focuses his practice on complex litigation matters
- Prior to joining the firm, he clerked for the Honorable Rosemary S. Pooler of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and for the Honorable Katherine P. Failla of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- He previously was a WilmerHale summer associate, a judicial extern for the Honorable Debra A. Livingston for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and a summer law intern at the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
Practice Areas Explained
Gideon A. Hanft's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gideon A. Hanft handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gideon A. Hanft is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gideon A. Hanft is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
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 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.
Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Gideon A. Hanft
Where is Gideon A. Hanft's law office located?
What practice areas does Gideon A. Hanft handle?
Where did Gideon A. Hanft go to law school?
How can I contact Gideon A. Hanft for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Gideon A. Hanft received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.