Christine Thambuswamy

Associate

P:929-388-4720
E:cthambuswamy@gvlaw.com

Meet Christine

Christine concentrates her practice on defending property owners, tenants, maintenance companies, vehicle owners and operators, and construction companies across a range of industries and roles. She brings strong litigation and investigative skills to her defense work.

Before joining the firm, Christine represented New York public school districts, advising on compliance, litigation, and employee disciplinary matters. Earlier in her career, she served as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, where she prosecuted high-profile cases involving financial crimes, corruption, and violent felonies. She also argued appeals before the Appellate Division, Second Department, and worked alongside federal and state agencies on joint investigations.

Outside the office, Christine enjoys cooking, baking and watching sports.

Honors
  • National team competitor for Moot Court Honor Society (Law School)
  • New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
Languages
  • Tamil

Practice Areas

  • Construction Accident
  • Insurance Coverage and Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Subrogation and Property Loss
  • Construction Defect
  • Elevator and Escalator
  • Excess Insurance Monitoring / Substitution Counsel
  • Litigation and Reserve Analysis
  • Professional Liability
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Restaurant and Innkeeper Liability
  • Trucking and Transportation

Admissions

Bar
  • New York, 2019
Court
  • Eastern District of New York, 2023
  • Southern Districts of New York, 2025
  • Second Circuit Court of Appeals, 2024

Education

  • St. John’s University, Bachelor of Science in Journalism, 2006
  • Brooklyn Law School, 2018