Experienced Legal Counsel

Meet our attorneys

Our attorneys work directly on your matter. Meet the counsel who will guide your corporate and intellectual property needs.

Portrait of Gray Gidel
20+ Years Experience
Corporate Law & Mergers

Gray Gidel

Managing Partner

Gray advises founders and boards on corporate governance, mergers, and capital transactions, bringing two decades of deal experience to every matter.

Portrait of Gina Gidel
14+ Years Experience
Intellectual Property

Gina Gidel

Partner & Attorney

Gina protects patents, trademarks, and trade secrets for technology and creative companies, helping clients turn their ideas into defensible assets.

Direct Attorney Access

Work directly with your lead attorney from first consultation to final resolution.

Plain Legal Advice

Clear options and risks explained without unnecessary jargon.

Focused Practice

Deep experience in corporate and intellectual property matters.

Not sure which attorney fits your matter? Contact our office for guidance

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Recognitions & Honors

Recognized for Rigor and Leadership.

Our attorneys hold credentials verified by independent courts, rating agencies, and peers.

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AV Preeminent Partners
Top ethics and ability rating
Band 1
Chambers Ranking
Corporate Law
20+ Yrs
Continuous Recognition
Federal and state courts
Tier 1
Metro Litigation Rank
U.S. News and Best Lawyers
Chambers USA
Band 1 Ranked
Conferred: 2024
Corporate Law
JURIS / Laura Halden

Ranked for legal ability, client service, and results in complex corporate matters.

ID: CHM-2024-NY-089
Verified
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent
Conferred: 2018 – 2024
Highest Peer Rating for Legal Ability and Ethics
Samuel Cross & Laura Halden

Based on confidential reviews by fellow lawyers and judges.

ID: MH-AV-99420
Verified
Best Lawyers in America
Tier 1 Metro Firm
Conferred: 2023 – 2024
Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property
JURIS Practice Groups

Awarded through peer review across metropolitan jurisdictions.

ID: BL-NY-T1-551
Verified
New York State Bar Association
Distinguished Fellow
Conferred: 2022
Commercial and Federal Litigation Leadership
Samuel Cross (Founding Partner)

Recognized for service to commercial law and ethical practice in state and federal courts.

ID: NYSBA-FELL-102
Verified
Super Lawyers
Top 5% Selection
Conferred: 2020 – 2024
Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Laura Halden (Founding Partner)

Selected through independent research and peer nominations.

ID: SL-NY-METRO-44
Verified
American College of Trial Lawyers
Invited Fellow
Conferred: 2021
Trial Advocacy Fellowship
JURIS Trial Practice

Invitation-only fellowship for trial lawyers with high standards of advocacy and conduct.

ID: ACTL-FELL-780
Verified
Ethics and Standards

Discuss Your Matter With Our Partners

We handle sensitive matters with discretion. Contact us to discuss your case.

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