Business Formation
Choosing the right structure and putting the right documents in place when a business starts.
What We Do
Practice Areas
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Business & Corporate
Legal support for companies, founders, investors and organizations, from formation and contracts to transactions, technology and employment.
Corporate & Commercial
Ongoing legal support for businesses: governance, agreements, owners and day-to-day questions.
Contract Drafting & Review
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating agreements so that the written terms match the deal.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Legal support for buying, selling and combining businesses.
Banking & Finance
Advice on loans, credit facilities, security and other financing arrangements.
Investment & Securities
Legal advice on raising capital, investing and complying with securities rules.
Tax & Compliance
Legal guidance on the tax side of business and personal decisions.
Intellectual Property
Protecting and enforcing trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets.
Technology & Data Privacy
Contracts, policies and compliance advice for technology businesses and anyone handling personal data.
Entertainment & Media
Agreements and rights advice for creators, producers, performers and media businesses.
Employment Law
Advice for employers, executives and employees on workplace rights and obligations.
Nonprofit & Charities
Formation, governance and compliance advice for nonprofit organizations.
International
Guidance for clients who do business, invest or hold assets and documents across borders.
International Business & Trade
Advice for companies that buy, sell, invest or operate across borders.
Foreign Direct Investment
Structuring and documenting investments made into and out of the United States.
International Tax
Legal advice on the tax consequences of cross-border income, assets and structures.
Energy & Natural Resources
Contracts and regulatory advice for energy, mining and natural resource businesses.
Maritime & Shipping
Legal support for shipping, cargo, vessel and maritime trade matters.
Aviation
Legal support for aircraft transactions and aviation businesses.
Human Rights
Advice on human rights protections, complaints and business responsibilities.
Notary & Document Authentication (Apostille)
Preparing and authenticating documents so that they are accepted in another country.
Disputes & Litigation
Representation in court and arbitration, from commercial disputes to injury and civil rights claims.
Commercial Litigation
Representation in business disputes before state and federal courts.
International Arbitration & Litigation
Representation in cross-border disputes before arbitral tribunals and courts.
Debt Collection & Judgment Enforcement
Pursuing unpaid debts and enforcing court judgments, and defending collection claims.
Insurance Claims & Disputes
Assistance when an insurer delays, reduces or denies a valid claim.
Consumer Protection
Advice on consumer rights against sellers, lenders, service providers and platforms.
Civil Rights
Representation for people whose civil rights have been violated.
Personal Injury
Representing people injured through someone else's negligence.
Medical Malpractice
Reviewing and pursuing claims where medical care fell below accepted standards.
Individuals & Families
Practical guidance on family matters, estates, later-life planning and financial relief.
Divorce & Child Custody
Support through divorce, separation, custody, support and related family matters.
International Family Law
Family matters involving more than one country: marriage, divorce, children and recognition of foreign orders.
Adoption
Guiding families through adoption procedures, domestic and international.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Planning for the care of family and the transfer of assets.
Probate & Estate Administration
Helping executors and families settle an estate after a death.
Elder Law
Legal planning and protection for older adults and their families.
Guardianship
Court-supervised decision-making for people who cannot manage their own affairs.
Bankruptcy & Debt Relief
Advice for individuals and businesses facing unmanageable debt.
Real Estate & Property
Legal support for buying, selling, leasing, building and holding property in New York and abroad.
Real Estate Transactions & Closings
Legal representation for buyers and sellers from contract to closing.
Cross-Border Real Estate
Buying, selling and holding property in a country other than where you live.
Landlord-Tenant
Advice for landlords and tenants on leases, rent, repairs and evictions.
Construction Law
Contracts and disputes for owners, contractors, subcontractors and developers.
Immigration
Visas, permanent residence, citizenship and removal defense for individuals, families, students, investors and employers.
Immigration & Visas
Advice and applications for individuals, families and employers dealing with US immigration.
Student & Work Visas
Visas for international students, graduates and foreign professionals.
Investor Visas (EB-5)
Immigration based on a qualifying investment in a US business.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Applications for US citizenship and proof of citizenship.
Asylum & Deportation Defense
Representation for people seeking protection or facing removal from the United States.
Criminal & Regulatory
Defense in criminal and regulatory matters, and compliance advice for organizations.
Criminal Defense & DWI
Defense for people accused of crimes, including driving while intoxicated.
Traffic Violations
Help with tickets, hearings and the consequences for your license and insurance.
White-Collar Criminal Defense
Defense in financial, regulatory and corporate investigations and prosecutions.
Extradition & International Criminal Law
Representation in extradition and criminal matters that cross national borders.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Compliance advice on economic sanctions and the export of goods, software and technology.
Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance
Helping organizations build and maintain programs that meet anti-money-laundering requirements.
Client Recovery & Transaction Services
Focused services for recovering lost money, pursuing refunds, selling property and holding business purchase funds.
Asset Tracing & Recovery
Recovery of Lost Funds
Whether money was lost to an investment scam, a misdirected wire transfer, a breached contract or a judgment that has never been paid, we assess your position honestly and pursue the legal routes that are realistically available. Outcomes always depend on the facts, and we never guarantee recovery.
- An honest case assessment
- Demand letters
- Asset tracing
- Freezing orders and injunctions
Consumer & Payment Disputes
Refund & Chargeback Assistance
When a merchant, airline, travel company, online platform, contractor or bank refuses a refund, we help you use your consumer rights, the chargeback process, demand letters and negotiation, and small claims or arbitration where proportionate. Results depend on the facts, and we never guarantee an outcome.
- Reviewing your position
- Explaining your consumer protection rights
- Chargeback and dispute support
- Bank and payment disputes
Seller Representation
Property Sales
We represent sellers of residential and commercial property, including overseas sellers and estates, from contract review and negotiation through title, closing and FIRPTA coordination with tax counsel. We provide legal services and work alongside licensed brokers; we are not a brokerage.
- Contract review and negotiation
- Listing agreement review
- Title and due diligence
- Co-op and condominium requirements
Attorney Escrow Agent
Escrow Services for Business Purchases
We act as a neutral attorney escrow agent for business acquisitions and asset purchases. We prepare the escrow agreement, hold deposits and purchase funds in a designated attorney escrow account, verify the agreed documents, and release funds on the agreed conditions with a documented record.
- Preparing the escrow agreement
- Holding deposits and purchase funds
- Verifying documents and conditions
- Holdbacks and staged releases
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