Expertise

Areas of Practice

We bring the same fearless approach to every case regardless of size or complexity. Explore our core practice areas below.

01
Corporate Litigation

When businesses face adversarial legal proceedings, the stakes are existential. We have successfully represented Fortune 500 companies and emerging startups alike in high-value disputes that determine the trajectory of entire organizations.

  • Breach of contract and commercial disputes
  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • Business tort claims including fraud and misrepresentation
  • Intellectual property and trade secret litigation
  • Class action defense
  • Securities and regulatory enforcement defense
Notable Result
$42M Defense Verdict
International breach of contract claim — full defense of client, 2022
Corporate litigation
02
Criminal Defense

A criminal charge is one of the most devastating experiences a person can face. Our attorneys bring a former prosecutor's strategic insight to every defense — understanding exactly how the government builds its case and where it can be dismantled.

  • Federal criminal defense
  • White-collar crime: fraud, embezzlement, money laundering
  • Drug trafficking and conspiracy charges
  • Violent crime and serious felonies
  • Grand jury representation
  • Post-conviction relief and appeals
Notable Result
Not Guilty — All 14 Counts
Federal securities fraud jury trial, Southern District of NY, 2021
Criminal defense
03
Personal Injury

When someone else's negligence changes your life forever, you deserve an attorney who will fight with everything they have to secure the compensation you need — not just a settlement, but justice.

  • Motor vehicle and truck accidents
  • Medical malpractice and surgical errors
  • Premises liability and slip-and-fall
  • Product liability
  • Wrongful death
  • Catastrophic injury: TBI, spinal cord, burns
Notable Result
$8.7M Verdict
Medical malpractice — birth injury case, 2023
Personal injury
04
Civil Rights

The Constitution is not a suggestion. When government actors violate the rights of individuals — through excessive force, discrimination, wrongful arrest, or abuse of power — we hold them accountable in court.

  • Police brutality and excessive force (Section 1983)
  • Wrongful conviction and false arrest
  • Employment discrimination
  • Housing discrimination
  • First Amendment violations
  • ADA and disability rights
Notable Result
$18M Settlement
Systemic police misconduct — largest in state history at time of settlement, 2003
Civil rights
05
Real Estate Law

Property is among the most significant investments individuals and businesses make. Whether the dispute involves a $500,000 residence or a $200M commercial tower, our team navigates these complex matters with precision.

  • Commercial real estate transactions and disputes
  • Title and boundary disputes
  • Landlord-tenant litigation
  • Construction defect claims
  • Zoning and land use
  • Real estate fraud
Notable Result
$22M Commercial Dispute Won
Manhattan office tower ownership dispute — client's title upheld, 2020
Real estate law
06
Estate Planning

Your legacy is too important to leave to chance. Our estate planning attorneys craft comprehensive plans that protect your assets, honor your wishes, and minimize tax exposure for generations to come.

  • Wills and testamentary trusts
  • Revocable and irrevocable trusts
  • Power of attorney and healthcare directives
  • Estate administration and probate
  • Estate tax planning
  • Business succession planning
What We Deliver
Peace of Mind
Comprehensive estate plans crafted for high-net-worth families and business owners
Estate planning

Our Approach to Every Case

Regardless of practice area, every engagement follows the same rigorous process that has made Sterling Law one of the most trusted firms in the country.

01
Free Consultation
We listen. No charge, no obligation. We assess your situation honestly and tell you exactly what we think your prospects are.
02
Deep Investigation
We leave no stone unturned — documents, witnesses, experts, forensics. Cases are won through superior preparation.
03
Strategic Planning
We develop multiple strategic options, stress-test each one, and agree on the path forward with you before taking any action.
04
Fearless Execution
Whether in mediation or at trial, we execute with precision and relentless energy until we achieve the best possible outcome.

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