About Travis & DeBlase PLLC
Litigation Strength. Business Insight. AI Enhanced.
Travis & DeBlase PLLC is a litigation and business law firm with offices at 40 Wall Street in New York City and 1809 West Oregon Avenue in Philadelphia. Founded on the principle that businesses deserve legal counsel that combines courtroom strength with genuine business understanding, the firm represents companies, partnerships, and entrepreneurs in high-stakes litigation and serves as trusted outside general counsel to businesses across the Tri-state area. As an AI enhanced law firm, Travis & DeBlase integrates artificial intelligence into its practice to deliver superior results more efficiently and cost-effectively for its clients.
Our Philosophy
We built this firm on a straightforward premise: the best legal representation comes from attorneys who understand your business as well as they understand the law. Too many law firms treat clients as case files. We treat them as partners. We invest the time to learn how our clients operate, what drives their business, and what outcomes actually matter to them. That understanding informs everything we do, from the litigation strategies we develop to the contracts we draft to the advice we give on day-to-day business decisions.
What Sets Us Apart
Travis & DeBlase combines the trial capabilities of a litigation boutique with the advisory depth of an outside general counsel practice. Our attorneys handle complex business disputes in New York’s state and federal courts while simultaneously providing ongoing corporate advisory services to companies that rely on us for guidance across the full spectrum of business legal needs. This dual capability means that the same attorneys who draft your agreements are prepared to enforce them in court, and the same attorneys who litigate on your behalf bring a practical business perspective to every strategic decision in your case.
An AI Enhanced Law Firm
Travis & DeBlase PLLC is an AI enhanced law firm. We utilize artificial intelligence tools and technologies to supercharge our legal work, delivering stronger results with greater efficiency. AI allows us to conduct deeper legal research in less time, analyze complex documents and contracts more thoroughly, identify patterns and risks that manual review might miss, and streamline workflows so that our clients benefit from reduced costs without any compromise in quality. By embracing AI as a core part of how we practice, we pass meaningful time and cost savings on to our clients while maintaining the rigorous standards of legal excellence they expect.
Beyond using AI to enhance our own practice, we also provide AI Enhanced General Counsel services to businesses navigating the legal complexities of AI adoption. As part of our AI Enhanced General Counsel services, we advise clients on AI governance, compliance, vendor contracts, and risk management, helping them adopt AI responsibly and strategically. This combination of practicing with AI and advising on AI gives Travis & DeBlase a depth of understanding in this space that few firms can match.
Our Practice
The firm’s practice areas include business litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, business disputes, business agreements, general litigation, hospitality law, and AI Enhanced General Counsel. We serve clients across four key industry sectors: Construction & Development, Hospitality & Food Service, Real Estate, and Technology & AI.
Our Team
Travis & DeBlase is led by Partner Christopher R. Travis and Partner Joseph DeBlase. The firm’s Of Counsel attorneys include Regina Kiperman, who brings deep expertise in trusts, estates, and elder law, and James H. Thomson, who focuses on real estate transactions and business formation. Meet our full team.
Our Offices
Travis & DeBlase PLLC maintains offices in two major East Coast markets. Our New York headquarters is located at 40 Wall Street, Suite 2508, in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, providing convenient access to the courts, financial institutions, and business centers that define New York’s commercial landscape. Our Philadelphia office is located at 1809 West Oregon Avenue, Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19145. View our office locations.
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about how Travis & DeBlase PLLC can support your business, contact us at (212) 248-2120 or email info@travisdeblase.com. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs.