Nick Gravante has been recognized as one of the nation’s top litigators, with decades of experience handling high‑stakes disputes and investigations. He represents individuals, corporations, and institutions in complex commercial, securities, antitrust, and regulatory matters in trial and appellate courts nationwide.
Gravante's practice spans courtroom litigation and behind‑the‑scenes advocacy, including negotiations with federal and state authorities that have resulted in declinations, non‑prosecution agreements, and favorable resolutions for clients facing significant exposure. He has successfully defended clients across industries in criminal and civil proceedings, whistleblower actions, and business disputes involving substantial financial and reputational risk, achieving landmark jury verdicts, acquittals, and trial victories.
Lawdragon Honors
Across his 40-year career, Gravante has represented clients in some of the most consequential business disputes of their time. His work has included representing: Texaco in its landmark litigation with Pennzoil; Tyco during its leadership crisis; groups of bondholders in Argentina’s sovereign debt litigation; multiple Lloyd’s syndicates in matters arising from Hurricane Katrina; and Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, former AIG chair, in more than a decade of engagements. Known for handling sensitive matters of corporate and personal significance, Gravante has advised companies including Authentic Brands Group, Carnival Corporation, The Related Companies, Calvin Klein, Sigma Lithium, Rumble, SBC Corp., and Bolt, and he previously represented the FDIC and RTC during the savings and loan crisis.
Gravante has earned enduring recognition from the legal industry. He is a Lawdragon “Legend” after more than 15 years on its list of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Gravante also has a long record of civic and philanthropic leadership, including serving as board chair for several nonprofit institutions and holding appointments to key legal and judicial oversight bodies. He has a deep commitment to public service, the legal profession, and nonprofit governance.
Gravante earned his JD from Columbia Law School and his BS and BA, magna cum laude, from Duke University.
