Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in New York City
Gabay & Bowler is a women-owned law firm founded by seasoned big-firm lawyers in New York City. We deliver the quality and service standards of large law firms at competitive rates, specializing in commercial litigation, business law, intellectual property, employment matters, and insurance regulatory issues. Our co-founders, Sari Gabay and Anne Marie Bowler, established the firm in 2006 after gaining extensive experience at Proskauer and New York's Court of Appeals. Certified as a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) by the City of New York, we combine entrepreneurial innovation with deep legal expertise.Our practice serves diverse industries including retail, fashion, technology, and nonprofits, offering tailored solutions through hourly, flat fee, and contingency arrangements. We maintain an extensive network of vetted attorneys to address complex client needs while prioritizing direct client engagement and work-life balance. Recognized by The New York Times, Women's Wear Daily, and The Wall Street Journal, we remain committed to delivering practical legal strategies and exceptional client service.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Business Law
Intellectual Property
Employment Matters
Insurance Regulatory
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer big-firm legal expertise at competitive rates.
- Our team includes certified M/WBE attorneys with diverse industry experience.
- We provide innovative solutions through hourly, flat fee, and contingency arrangements.
- We maintain an extensive network of vetted attorneys for complex cases.
- Our founders have six years of combined experience at Proskauer and New York's Court of Appeals.
Associations and certifications
- Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice resolves complex business disputes with strategic precision. We represent clients in contract conflicts, administrative agency challenges, and high-stakes legal matters. Our approach combines aggressive advocacy with cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.
Intellectual Property
We safeguard clients' creative assets through comprehensive intellectual property strategies. Our services include trademark registration, copyright protection, and enforcement against infringement. We specialize in protecting brand identities for retail, fashion, and technology clients in New York's competitive markets.
Business Law
Our business law practice provides end-to-end legal support for commercial operations. We draft and negotiate contracts, advise on corporate governance, and structure business transactions. We serve entrepreneurs and established companies seeking practical legal guidance for growth and compliance.
Employment Matters
We handle employment law issues including non-compete agreements, workplace disputes, and regulatory compliance. Our proactive counseling helps businesses prevent conflicts while our litigation team defends employers in employment-related claims across New York jurisdictions.
Insurance Regulatory
Our insurance regulatory practice advises on compliance, coverage disputes, and policy formulation. We represent insurance professionals and companies navigating New York's complex regulatory landscape while providing strategic risk management solutions.
People
Sari Gabay
Partner / Co-Founder
Sari Gabay represents entrepreneurs and brands in transactions and litigation. With six years at Proskauer and retail industry experience, she provides practical legal solutions for e-commerce businesses and fashion designers while maintaining an active litigation practice.
Anne Marie Bowler
Partner / Co-Founder
Anne Marie Bowler advises clients across fashion, entertainment, and technology sectors. Her background includes clerking for New York's Chief Judge and handling complex business disputes. She combines courtroom experience with strategic counseling for creative industries and nonprofit organizations.
Questions
What areas of law does Gabay & Bowler specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, business law, intellectual property protection, employment matters, and insurance regulatory issues for clients in retail, fashion, technology, and other industries.
Are you a certified women-owned law firm?
Yes, we're certified as a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) by the City of New York, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion in legal services.
What fee structures do you offer?
We provide hourly billing, flat fee arrangements, and contingency options tailored to each case's complexity and our clients' financial considerations.
Do you handle cases outside New York?
While based in New York City, we serve clients nationwide through strategic attorney networks and remote case management capabilities across Long Island and beyond.
How do you combine big-firm quality with cost efficiency?
Our lean structure eliminates overhead costs while maintaining access to vetted legal networks, allowing us to deliver top-tier legal expertise at competitive rates without sacrificing service quality.
