Ripal J. Gajjar
Corporate counsel and litigator.
Practice
Rip has been with the firm since 2006. He assists clients with a wide range of business transactions and complex commercial litigation matters, offering individualized attention to businesses and entrepreneurs seeking growth opportunities and practical dispute resolution.
His transactional practice covers the full lifecycle of a business: entity formation, partnership and operating agreements, employment contracts, commercial contracts, licensing, and the filing and defense of trademark applications. He also helps companies obtain the licenses and regulatory authorizations needed to expand into new markets.
On the litigation side, Rip has handled complex commercial disputes involving breach of contract, unfair competition, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
Securities & Emerging Companies
Rip has in-depth knowledge of federal and state securities laws, particularly those that facilitate raising capital for small and mid-cap companies without the expense of a public offering. He closely follows regulations and market trends that impact the startup sector, and serves as a practical advisor to founders navigating capital formation and investor relationships.
Background
Rip began his legal career as a paralegal and then attended St. John's University School of Law, where he was a staff member of the New York International Law Review. During law school, he interned at the Department of Enforcement at FINRA, where he was involved in bringing regulatory actions against firms such as Lehman Brothers, UBS, and E-Trade. He also interned at the Litigation Bureau of the Office of the Attorney General of New York, representing state agencies including the Department of Banking and the Board of Regents and defending actions filed against state judges.
Outside Interests
Rip is an avid world traveler and urban hiker, plays guitar, and records music. He also follows developments in computing, networking, and consumer technology.