Established 1978 · New York
For over four decades, Sterling & Associates has delivered exceptional legal counsel to the world's leading corporations, institutions, and individuals. With 200+ years of combined experience, we fight relentlessly for justice.
What We Do
Our attorneys bring deep expertise across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, providing strategic counsel in the matters that define your business.
Comprehensive corporate governance, structuring, and transactional counsel for public and private companies navigating complex business environments.
Learn More →Strategic M&A advisory from due diligence through integration, representing both acquirers and targets in domestic and cross-border transactions.
Learn More →Full-service IP protection including patent prosecution, trademark registration, licensing strategies, and aggressive enforcement litigation.
Learn More →Skilled trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution across commercial, securities, and complex multi-party litigation matters.
Learn More →End-to-end real estate counsel for acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, and joint ventures involving commercial and residential assets.
Learn More →Employer-side representation in workforce matters, including executive compensation, non-compete agreements, and employment litigation defense.
Learn More →Our Track Record
Decades of results for clients in the most consequential matters. Numbers that represent real people, real companies, and real outcomes.
Secured a $42 million jury verdict for a Fortune 500 corporation against former executives engaged in a multi-year scheme of financial misrepresentation and self-dealing.
Obtained an $18 million settlement on behalf of a technology client whose proprietary software architecture was misappropriated by a competitor, including injunctive relief.
Successfully negotiated a $9 million class action settlement representing 1,200 employees in a systemic wage-and-hour violation case against a national retail chain.
Our Team
Our partners bring decades of top-tier law firm experience and a relentless commitment to client outcomes.
Client Testimonials
The relationships we build with our clients are the foundation of everything we do. Their words speak to the standard we hold ourselves to.
"Sterling & Associates guided us through an extraordinarily complex $1.4 billion cross-border acquisition. Their command of the legal landscape, deal structuring, and regulatory requirements was simply unmatched. James Sterling's personal attention to our matter made all the difference."
"When we faced a critical IP infringement threat that could have cost us our core product line, Margaret Chen's team moved with remarkable speed and precision. They secured a preliminary injunction within days and ultimately an outcome that far exceeded our expectations."
"As a real estate developer operating in highly competitive New York City markets, having Robert Williams and his team on retainer has been an invaluable asset. Their knowledge of zoning, title, and finance allows us to close deals others can't."
Our Approach
Our structured process ensures that every client receives the same standard of rigorous, personalized legal counsel from day one.
A confidential one-hour meeting with a senior partner to understand your matter, assess urgency, and outline potential paths forward.
Our team conducts a thorough legal and factual analysis, reviewing all relevant documentation and identifying strengths and risks.
We present a clear, tailored legal strategy with defined objectives, timeline, and transparent fee structure for your approval.
We pursue the optimal outcome through negotiation, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution — relentlessly advocating for your interests.
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Your first consultation is confidential and free of charge. Take the first step toward protecting your rights.