Gerald N. Agranoff, Business Attorney in New York
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Securities, and Tax · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Special CounselatDrohan Lee LLP
New, NY
Practicing business in New York since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Gerald N. Agranoff is a special counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Securities, and Tax. Gerald has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Drohan Lee LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Business · Securities · Tax
- Handles Business, Securities, and Tax matters from New York, NY.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Gerald N. Agranoff: Gerald N. Agranoff is a special counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Securities, and Tax. Gerald has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Drohan Lee LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Gerald's practice areas in New York
Gerald concentrates on business, securities, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gerald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in New York
Gerald takes business matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in New York
Gerald takes securities matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in New York
Gerald takes tax matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.
Biography
Gerald N. Agranoff, business attorney serving New York
Gerald N. Agranoff is a special counsel based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Business, Securities, and Tax. Gerald has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Drohan Lee LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Gerald works from New York and takes on business matters across the region.
Gerald Agranoff, Special Counsel, works within the firm’s Tax Practice and Alternative Investment Practice. Mr. Agranoff has over thirty-five years transactional experience in the financial sector and energy sector both as principal and counsel. He acts as general counsel to alternative energy companies as well as companies engaged in traditional oil and gas exploration. He is also a general partner of, and general counsel to an investment partnership formed by the members of one family to consolidate their activities. Mr. Agranoff, who is not a member of the family, directs, along with a family member, the investment policies of the Partnership. In addition, he is a principal of, and general counsel to the investment manager of a macroeconomic investment fund. For many years, Mr. Agranoff was a principal of, and general counsel to, the Edelman Companies, which included a United States registered broker-dealer in stocks and securities, a value-oriented investment fund, and an investment fund engaged in arbitrage transactions and corporate activism. He has been an adjunct instructor at New York University’s Institute of Federal Taxation and served as an attorney-advisor to a judge of the United States Tax Court. Mr. Agranoff has been a member of the Board of Directors of several publicly traded companies as a member of the audit committee and compensation committee. He received his LLM in Taxation from New York University and JD and BS degrees from Wayne State University.
Working with Gerald on a business matter
Gerald Agranoff, Special Counsel, works within the firm’s Tax Practice and Alternative Investment Practice. Mr. Agranoff has over thirty-five years transactional experience in the financial sector and energy sector both as principal and counsel. He acts as general counsel to alternative energy companies as well as companies engaged in traditional oil and gas exploration. He is also a general…
Clients Gerald works with
Gerald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, securities, and tax matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Gerald studied and practices
New York University
LL.M. Wayne · 1973
Wayne State University
B.A. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Gerald's state bar admissions
New York
1976 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court and U
1974 · ACTIVE
Michigan
1973 · ACTIVE
Gerald studied at LL.M. Wayne in New York University and B.A. in Wayne State University.
Law school and academic background
Gerald completed LL.M. Wayne in New York University and B.A. in Wayne State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gerald runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Gerald's legal honors and published work
Gerald has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Gerald's professional memberships and bar associations
New York State (Member, Section of Taxation) and American (Member, Section on Taxation) Bar Associations
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Locations
Gerald N. Agranoff's office in New York
Gerald's primary office is at 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, 10001. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Gerald N. Agranoff — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Gerald. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in New York.
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How to hire Gerald N. Agranoff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gerald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gerald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gerald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gerald
Gerald discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gerald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gerald's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gerald N. Agranoff
How much does it cost to hire Gerald for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gerald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gerald offer a free consultation?
Gerald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gerald's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New York typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gerald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gerald take my case if I'm outside New York?
Gerald is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gerald will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Gerald?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gerald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gerald accepting new business clients right now?
Gerald's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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