Professionals & Testimonials
Gale P. Elston, P.C. is built on decades of dedicated service to artists, estates, and cultural institutions. Our attorneys bring deep expertise in art law and a genuine commitment to the creative community.
The Attorneys
Our Professionals
Gale P. Elston, Esq. Founding Partner
Gale P. Elston is the founding partner of Gale P. Elston, P.C. She has devoted her career to representing artists, their estates, galleries, collectors, and cultural institutions. Her practice encompasses all aspects of art law, including copyright, contracts, legacy planning, and litigation. Ms. Elston is widely recognized as one of the leading art law attorneys in New York.
Michael L. Gentlesk II, Esq. Senior Of Counsel
Michael L. Gentlesk II is Senior Of Counsel at Gale P. Elston, P.C. He brings extensive experience in Art Law, Estate Planning, Music Law and business law, to the firm's clients. Mr. Gentlesk advises musicians, collectors, non-profits and estates on a wide range of legal matters.
Philip T. Davies, Esq. Of Counsel
Philip T. Davies is Of Counsel at Gale P. Elston, P.C. He focuses on Trust and Estates for artists and cultural organizations.
Eric Seifert, Esq. Of Counsel
Eric Seifert, represents artists, writers, filmmakers, composers, arts nonprofits, and foundations in transactional matters and litigation. The practice encompasses contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, business and organizational matters, litigation, and appeals. Eric Seifert works closely with clients to protect their rights in navigating legal challenges with the sole aim of supporting creative, professional, and institutional goals. As Of Counsel to Gale P. Elston, P.C., Eric Seifert through the Law Offices of Eric Seifert provides a thoughtful, practical, and collaborative approach to serving the needs of the creative community.
Clients
Client Testimonials
“I'm pleased to add to the appreciations of the Gale Elston Law Firm, which has assisted me for more than 20 years.”
Carolee Schneemann
Artist
“As an attorney, Gale Elston is all of the things one wishes for in a lawyer; smart and very creative yet forceful and able to achieve results. As a strong person with balanced family and work relationships she is uniquely able to understand the complex aspects of an artist's life and practice. She and her staff were essential in the difficult process of probating the Dennis Oppenheim Estate. She continues to be an advisor with special expertise in real estate law and copyright protection issues. I highly recommend Gale P. Elston, P.C., and her associates.”
Amy Oppenheim
Client
“Gale and Jenna are the best lawyer team for artists!”
Jaye Rhee
Artist
“Gale and Jenna have a very hands on attitude and have a great insight into the various aspects of the American legal system. The Elston law firm is a pioneering company with a distinctive approach to business and an engaging culture. Both Gale and Jenna are good down to earth people who bring new ideas and challenge the conventional approach when it's required.”
Hermit Productions
Client
“In five minutes Gale gave me advice that saved me $50,000. I recommend her firm to everyone and I have for the past twenty years!”
Fred Eversley
Artist of the Year (LA Artcore, 2010)
“I am honored to write regarding Gale Elston, attorney of law, who wrote my trust. Miss Elston is very knowledgable in trusts and compassionate about her clients wishes. She has made it convenient by visiting my residence to work out the details. She is a specialist in art and artists matters and has worked with many well established artists to work out their issues, such as wills, trusts, foundations, copy rights and other legal matters. She is passionate about art, even purchased my sculpture for sculpture gardens in Europe and the USA. She even wrote a complex lawsuit in my behalf for a large sculpture in Nebraska, dealing with state and government regarding physical damages of the sculpture, and eventually demolished a historic art work, which I had won in a world wide sculpture competition. She is punctual, courteous and a friend. I am blessed to finally have met her and work together now. Truly yours,”
Hans Vandebovenkamp
Client