Business Litigation
Contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and commercial fraud — handled with discretion and trial-ready preparation.
Serving the tri-state since 2001White-shoe counsel.
White-shoe counsel.
Main-street rates.
From boardroom disputes to estate planning, Hawthorne & Vale represents businesses and families across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with the discipline of a top-tier firm.
- ConfidentialPrivileged intake
- 25+ YearsTri-state experience
- Top-RatedAvvo & Super Lawyers
25+
Years in practice
1,800+
Cases successfully resolved
$480M+
Recovered for clients
4.9★
Avvo client rating
Practice Areas
Counsel for life's most consequential moments.
Six core practices, one disciplined approach — careful preparation, clear communication, and results worth defending.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, revocable trusts, and probate administration that protect generational wealth and family harmony.
Real Estate Law
Residential and commercial closings, lease negotiation, and zoning matters across the tri-state area.
Family Law
Confidential representation in divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, and high-asset separation matters.
Personal Injury
Aggressive recovery for auto, premises, and medical negligence cases. You pay nothing unless we win.
Criminal Defense
From misdemeanors to federal indictments — strategic defense from former prosecutors who know both sides.
The Process
A disciplined path to a decisive outcome.
01
Free consultation
30-minute confidential review of your matter.
02
Case strategy
Written engagement and a clear plan of action.
03
Representation
Senior attorneys advocate at every stage.
04
Negotiation
Favorable settlement whenever possible.
05
Resolution
Court-tested results you can build on.
1,800+ matters resolved · 96% client retention
Request a ConsultationClient Stories
Trusted by neighbors, businesses, and institutions.
Jennifer M.
Estate Planning · Scarsdale, NY
"They turned a tangled inheritance into a clean trust in under six weeks. The team explained every clause without legal jargon."
Anthony L.
Commercial Litigation · White Plains, NY
"Opposing counsel folded the week before trial. Hawthorne & Vale's preparation made the difference — every exhibit was airtight."
Rachel S.
Real Estate Closing · Greenwich, CT
"A multi-state commercial closing handled flawlessly. Responsive, precise, and three days ahead of schedule."
Kevin P.
Family Law · Yonkers, NY
"Compassionate through a difficult divorce, but tough at the negotiating table. They protected what mattered most to me."
Maria D.
Personal Injury · Rye, NY
"A seven-figure settlement on a case three other firms turned down. I cannot recommend them highly enough."
Daniel T.
Business Formation · Bronxville, NY
"From LLC formation to our Series A — they have been our outside counsel for nine years and counting."
Schedule
Request a confidential consultation.
All inquiries are reviewed by a partner within one business day. There is no fee for your initial consultation and all communications are protected by attorney-client privilege.
- · 30-minute partner consultation, no obligation
- · Written matter assessment within 48 hours
- · Transparent flat-fee or hourly engagements