Christopher Jon Gray

Christopher Jon Gray

also known as Christopher J. Gray

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 28 years

Class action Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Class Action, Securities & Investment Fraud

360 Lexington Ave. 14th Floor, New York, NY

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Class Action 50%

I have represented the plaintiffs in numerous class actions including several cases alleging manipulation of the commodities futures markets, securities class actions, and shareholder rights cases. I am currently co-counsel for plaintiffs in a class action under the Commodities Exchange Act that has been resolved for $77.1 million, pending judicial approval. See In re Amaranth Natural Gas Commodities Litig., Docket No. 07-CV-6377 (SAS).

26 years | 20 cases

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Securities and Investment Fraud 50%

I represent investors in disputes with the securities and commodities industries in arbitration before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the National Futures Association. These cases typically take between 12 and 15 months to complete and, if not resolved via settlement, are decided by a panel of either one or three arbitrators. I typically accept these cases on a contingent fee basis if the facts merit accepting the representation.

26 years | 65 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-625 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 7 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2018

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Christopher J. Gray, P.C.

360 Lexington Ave. 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

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Christopher Jon Gray's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | April 11, 2012

Very Good Experience

Chris did a great job with my case. He managed my expectations in the beginning of the process, consulted me along the way and always made sure I knew the advantages and disadvantages of decisions we collectively needed to make. He is very knowledgable about the finanical industry and how they work... legally, which very much helped me and my legal initiative successful. Chris is straight-forward and doesn't mess around. I was very please with his professionalism and the outcome of my case, and would recommend him to anyone that is pursuing action against any company in the financial services industry.

Posted by Jay | February 10, 2012

wonderful experience

Chris displayed extreme professionalism. His dedication, research, and concern for his clients pocket book was displayed to the fullest when Chris tried my case. His diligence and perserverance were rewarded when we won our case. I have reccommended Chris to numerous friends who have concurred with m...y positive assessment.

Posted by Andrew | February 10, 2012

A Great Lawyer and Person

Chris became my lawyer for a FINRA Arbitration case in 2008. He listened to my complaint, filed notice soon after and engaged an expert witness. We discussed mediation, found it to be agreeable and approached the defendant who at first agreed and at the last minute reneged. At all times Chris kept me... informed of the process, costs and developments. In early 2009, the Arbitration Hearing took place near my home. Chris came down a full day early, met with me and my wife, discussed the case in detail, and gave appropriate advice. The hearing went on for four days and was difficult. Chris's Expert Witness was perfect. At all times Chris was knowable and demanding of the defendant. As a result, the decision was in my favor with a nice financial award and the defendant required to pay all hearing costs. I felt vindicated and pleased that the losses I had suffered were replaced. I give all the credit to Chris Jon Gray for the happy results. I would hire him again. In early.

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Christopher Jon Gray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael DeRienzo

Class action lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I've had the privilege of working with Mr. Gray representing individuals and investors who have been wronged in securities matters. A true lawyers lawyer, Chris will work tirelessly for his clients regardless of the case or its outcome and will always do what is best for the client. He is the only attorney I would call if I had an investment issue."

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Robert Pearl

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a highly competent and professional attorney. I would not hesitate referring investment victims to him and have done so in the past. Each time, the client has been very pleased with Chris' efforts and the results achieved. I endorse him without reservation."

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Michael DeRienzo

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

SRO Comment Appreciation, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

2013

SRO Comment Appreciation, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

1992

Most Active Member, Delta Upsilon Fraternity - Wisconsin Chapter

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Senior Managing Director, Law Office of Christopher J. Gray, P.C.

2000 - 2004

Associate, Lovell & Stewart, LLP

1997 - 2000

Associate, Quirk & Bakalor, PC

1996 - 1996

Clerk, Us Department Of Justice

1991 - 1992

Leglslative Assistant, Wisconsin Legislature

Associations

2015 - Present

PIABA Bar Journal

Associate Editor

2014 - Present

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Board Member

2009 - Present

Publc Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Self-Regulatory Organization Committee

2006 - Present

American Association for Justice/ American Trial Lawyers Assocation

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

2014 - 2017

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Aleem, et al., v. Pearce & Durick, No. 1:15-cv-00085 (U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota)

Settlement

Beach v. Citigroup Alternative Investments, LLC, No. 12-CV-7717 (PKC), 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30032 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 7, 2014)

Settlement

In re Platinum and Palladium Commodities Litigation, No. 10-CV-3617 (WHP), 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 96457 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 15, 2014

Settlement

Raubvogel v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, FINRA Case No. 09-02906

Arbitration award for claimants

Spring Partners, LLC v. Scharf, Docket No. 601004/05

Settlement

Univest Network, LLC v. AT&T Corp., No. 04-CV-9868 (MGC), 2006 WL 1017679 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 19, 2006

Black v. Finantra Capital, Inc., 418 F.3d 203 (2d Cir. 2005)

Verdict for plaintiff

In re Amaranth Natural Gas Commodities Litigation, 711 F. Supp. 2d 301 (S.D.N.Y. 2010)

In re Platinum and Palladium Commodities Litig., No. 10 Civ. 3617 (WHP), 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105040 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 13, 2011)

Pending

Meier v. U.S .Financial Group, Inc., National Futures Association Arbitration No. 07-01185

Arbitration award for claimant, collection efforts pending

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Education

1997

Georgetown University Law Center

Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2016

Written Materials- PIABA Webcast Maximizing Client Results Through A More Efficient Intake Process

2016

Written Materials- PIABA Webcast Law Office Technology from A to Z

2016

Written Materials- PIABA Webcast Analyzing, Preparing and Trying the Energy Product Case

2007

Juriste International The Vivendi Case
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