New York City Business Law Firm

Litigation & Business Counsel That Builds

We litigate business disputes and serve as trusted outside general counsel for companies across New York and the Nation.

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40 Wall St Suite 2508
New York, NY 10005

About the Firm

Legal Partners Who Understand Your Business

Travis & DeBlase PLLC is a litigation and business law firm based in the Financial District of Manhattan. We represent companies and individuals in complex business disputes in state and federal court, and we serve as trusted outside general counsel for companies that need consistent, senior-level legal support without the cost of an in-house team.

Our litigation attorneys handle high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, partnership and shareholder conflicts, fraud, and other matters that demand aggressive, well-prepared advocacy. On the advisory side, we counsel businesses on day-to-day legal operations, contract negotiations, corporate governance, and risk management — providing the strategic guidance that keeps problems from reaching a courtroom in the first place.

Our clients rely on us because we are direct, responsive, and prepared to act decisively when it matters. Whether we are drafting an operating agreement or preparing for trial, we bring the same level of focus and urgency to every engagement.

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Practice Areas

How We Help Your Business

Focused legal services for companies navigating growth, risk, and disputes in New York.

01

Business Litigation

We represent companies and individuals in breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, fraud, and other complex business conflicts in state and federal courts across New York.

02

Commercial Litigation

We handle high-value commercial disputes including unfair business practices, tortious interference, fiduciary duty claims, and complex multi-party actions.

03

General Litigation

From pre-suit negotiations through trial and appeal, our litigators are prepared to protect your interests in any civil matter that threatens your business or personal assets.

04

Outside General Counsel

We serve as your company's outside legal department — advising on day-to-day operations, compliance, corporate governance, and risk management without the cost of an in-house team.

05

Business Disputes

Strategic counsel for internal and external conflicts — shareholder disagreements, vendor disputes, non-compete violations, and other matters that threaten operations or profitability.

06

Business Agreements

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the contracts that protect your business — operating agreements, NDAs, licensing deals, employment contracts, and commercial leases.

07

Construction Litigation

We represent owners, contractors, and developers in construction disputes including breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, delay claims, defective work, and payment disputes on projects throughout New York.

08

General Counsel

We provide ongoing strategic legal advice to businesses on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and day-to-day legal issues — acting as your dedicated legal partner.

Our Attorneys

Experienced Attorneys, Practical Approach

You work directly with the attorneys who know your business — not a rotating cast of associates.

Christopher R. Travis

Christopher R. Travis

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Joseph DeBlase

Joseph DeBlase

Partner View Bio
Regina Kiperman

Regina Kiperman

Of Counsel View Bio
James H. Thomson

James H. Thomson

Of Counsel View Bio
Jack Manzo

Jack Manzo

Paralegal View Bio
Christopher R. Travis

Partner

Christopher R. Travis

Christopher Travis is a Partner at Travis & DeBlase PLLC and has spent nearly two decades representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation and serving as outside general counsel to companies across New York. His practice spans business litigation, securities disputes, real estate litigation, and corporate advisory work.

Before founding the firm, Chris served as a partner at Wilson, Chan & Travis LLP and practiced as a securities litigation associate at Lazare Potter & Giacovas LLP, where he handled FINRA arbitrations and securities matters. He also practiced real estate and commercial litigation at Kagan Lubic Lepper Lewis Gold & Colbert LLP and insurance defense litigation at Connors & Connors, P.C.

Education J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2005 B.A., magna cum laude, Binghamton University (SUNY), English, 2001
Honors Phi Beta Kappa Moot Court Honor Society Dean's List, 1999-2001
Board Activities President, Randall Manor Residents Association Board Member, Parmenides Practical Philosophy Foundation Board Member, Richmond County Bar Association
Joseph DeBlase

Partner

Joseph DeBlase

Joseph DeBlase is a Partner at Travis & DeBlase PLLC, where he focuses on commercial disputes and employment litigation. Joe handles all phases of litigation, from drafting complaints and motions through discovery, depositions, and trial, representing clients in state and federal courts.

Joe joined the firm in 2015 after earning his J.D. from New York Law School. During law school, he interned with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, gaining hands-on trial experience that informs his direct, advocacy-driven approach to civil litigation.

Education J.D., New York Law School, 2014
Bar Admissions New York New Jersey
Regina Kiperman

Of Counsel

Regina Kiperman

Regina Kiperman serves as Of Counsel to Travis & DeBlase PLLC, bringing deep expertise in trusts, estates, and elder law. Regina advises clients on estate planning, estate litigation, probate, trust administration, contested and uncontested guardianship proceedings, and special needs planning.

Regina is recognized as a Super Lawyer in Estate Planning & Probate. She teaches CLE classes on estate planning and probate administration with the New York City Bar Association and speaks frequently at the Brooklyn Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association.

Education J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University), 2009 B.A., Binghamton University (SUNY), 2005
Bar Admissions New York New Jersey
Affiliations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys New York State Bar Association Brooklyn Bar Association NYC Bar: Legal Problems of the Aging Committee
James H. Thomson

Of Counsel

James H. Thomson

James Thomson serves as Of Counsel to Travis & DeBlase PLLC, focusing on real estate transactions and business formation. Since 2007, Jim has handled thousands of transactions for hundreds of business owners, nonprofits, and individual clients throughout New York.

His practice covers commercial real estate sales, purchases, and leases; commercial landlord-tenant matters; residential transactions; business asset sales and purchases; entity formation and dissolution; drafting of buy-sell agreements and operating agreements; and ICAP tax abatement applications.

Education J.D., St. John's University School of Law, 2006 B.A., State University of New York at Albany
Bar Admissions New York
Jack Manzo

Paralegal

Jack Manzo

Jack Manzo is a Litigation Paralegal at Travis & DeBlase PLLC, where he supports the firm's attorneys through case management, legal research, and trial preparation. Jack coordinates schedules, maintains client communications, and ensures all case details are organized so the legal team can focus on strategic advocacy.

Before entering the legal profession, Jack was a professional rugby player with Anthem Rugby Carolina and a three-time Collegiate Rugby All-American at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a member of Cal Varsity Rugby, the Big C Society, and the Golden Bear Advisory Committee.

Education B.A., Economics, University of California, Berkeley, 2022 Xavier High School, New York, 2017
Athletics Professional Rugby Player, Anthem Rugby Carolina 3x Collegiate Rugby All-American Cal Varsity Rugby, Big C Society

Trusted by businesses across New York

Why Travis & DeBlase

Built for the Way Businesses Actually Work

We are not a volume practice. We take the time to understand your company, your industry, and your goals.

Direct Access

You work directly with experienced attorneys who know your business inside and out — not junior associates learning on your dime.

Trial-Tested

Our attorneys have spent years in state and federal courtrooms. When disputes cannot be resolved, we have the trial experience and preparation to fight for your position effectively.

Business First

Every recommendation is grounded in what makes business sense — not theoretical legal analysis. We understand the financial and operational pressures you face.

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Schedule a consultation to discuss how we can support your business.

Strong legal counsel can be the difference between stalled growth and confident decision-making.

Office 40 Wall Street, Suite 2508
New York, NY 10005
Email info@travisdeblase.com