Steven R. Gursky - New York, NY
Attorney at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP: Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group
Intellectual Property Law Lawyers in New York, NY
1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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46
Years
Experience
New York Intellectual Property Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Intellectual Property Law
- Real Estate Law
- Emerging Company Practice
- Brand Management & Protection
- Retail Leasing
- International Law
- Garage & Parking Leasing
Attorney Information
Overview
With extensive experience in all areas of business law, Steven R. Gursky zealously protects his clients' interests while ensuring the promotion of a successful deal.
Steven focuses his practice on contract negotiation, intellectual property prosecution and protection, real estate, and general corporate practice. He leverages his broad experience, from small and mid-size business transactions to multi-jurisdictional, complex transactions for public corporations, to provide clients with trusted business and legal counsel.
Steven has extensive experience in the areas of branding, intellectual property and trademark protection, with a particular niche in anti-counterfeiting efforts in the apparel industry and other industries. He has often been quoted in The Wall Street Journal and Women's Wear Daily (WWD) on the subject, and has appeared on network and local news broadcasts, including a segment on "60 Minutes."
Steven served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for erecting the Washington D.C. memorial commemorating Dr. King's life and work. The memorial opened to the public on August 22, 2011.
Prior to joining Olshan, Steven was a partner at Dreier LLP practicing in the areas of intellectual property, corporate and real estate law. Steven joined Dreier LLP after more than 22 years as the founder and managing partner of Gursky & Partners and its predecessors.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- New York Super Lawyers, 2007 - Present
- Featured in Brooklyn College News on Mentoring Law Students and Paying It Forward
- Recipient, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Medal of Honor, the highest honor bestowed on a nonmember
- Consistently named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list since 2007
Other Sources of Feedback About Steven R. Gursky
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2010 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2009 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2008 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2007 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Brooklyn Law School,
Brooklyn,
New York, 1979
J.D.
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Brooklyn Law School,
Brooklyn,
New York, 1979
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Non Legal Education
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Brooklyn College,
Brooklyn,
New York, 1976
B.A.
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Brooklyn College,
Brooklyn,
New York, 1976
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Dreier LLP, Partner
- Gursky & Partners, Founder and Managing Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Olshan Webinar: "What Every Business Should Know About Creating and Protecting its Brand", 2012 - Present
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Gursky Among Panelists on IP, Counterfeiting and Trends in Fashion Law, 2012 - Present
- Steven Gursky Speaks at MLK Memorial Dedication Event, 2011 - Present
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1980
- New Jersey, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1980
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1980
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- New Jersey Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (Member, Board of Directors)
- Member of the Board of Directors, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc.
- Member of the Board of Directors, Gotham Food Pantry, a nonprofit focused on addressing food insecurity
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Contact
1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-451-2258
Fax: 212-451-2222
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.olshanlaw.com/
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