Harbor & Stone Legal
Corporate & Commercial
- Entity formation, governance, and compliance.
- M&A diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations.
- Strategic advisory for boards and executives.
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal counsel for complex challenges.
We combine deep sector knowledge with trial-tested experience to guide clients through pivotal decisions, from preventative strategies to dispute resolution.
Civil Litigation
- Business torts, contract disputes, and injunctions.
- Trial and appellate advocacy in federal and state courts.
- Alternative dispute resolution and mediation.
Family Law & Estates
- Collaborative divorce, custody, and support agreements.
- Estate planning, trusts, and fiduciary counseling.
- High-net-worth asset protection strategies.
Real Estate & Development
- Acquisitions, leasing, and financing transactions.
- Title review, risk mitigation, and land use strategy.
- Development agreements and joint ventures.
Employment Counsel
- Policy development and compliance training.
- Executive contracts and workplace investigations.
- Defense of employment claims and class actions.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Risk assessments and compliance program design.
- Government investigations and enforcement response.
- Data privacy and cybersecurity readiness.
Step 01
Inquiry
We begin with a confidential strategy session to understand your objectives, timeline, and risk tolerance.
Step 02
Assessment
Our attorneys assess the facts, craft a tailored plan, and align resources to move swiftly and decisively.
Step 03
Representation
We execute with precision—advocating, negotiating, and reporting transparently at every stage.
FAQ
Clarity before engagement.
Here is how we collaborate with clients, structure engagements, and mobilize resources when time is critical.
We partner with privately held and mid-market companies, growth-stage ventures, and families stewarding complex assets.
- Industry-focused teams covering technology, manufacturing, life sciences, real estate, and professional services.
- Private client counsel for family offices, estates, and charitable foundations with multigenerational needs.
Yes. After scoping the matter we present a budget with several structures so you can select the plan that aligns with cash flow and risk tolerance.
- Fixed-fee phases for predictable workstreams and document suites.
- Blended rates or subscriptions for ongoing general counsel support.
- Success-based components when aligned with ethical rules and client goals.
Initial consultations are scheduled within one business day, with urgent matters triaged immediately by the partner leading the practice area.
- Rapid-response playbooks for injunctions, preservations, and emergency hearings.
- Dedicated matter leads provide weekly status checkpoints and milestone tracking.
Absolutely. We operate as part of your advisory bench, coordinating seamlessly with accountants, bankers, and consultants.
- Mutual confidentiality agreements and shared workspaces keep sensitive data secure.
- Structured action plans clarify roles, deliverables, and communication cadence.
Our attorneys are admitted in New York and New Jersey and regularly coordinate with vetted co-counsel across the U.S. to keep matters moving efficiently.
- Cross-border and multi-jurisdiction engagements managed through a single Harbor & Stone lead.
- Hybrid working model with secure virtual rooms for distributed leadership teams.