Three decades of standing up for what matters
What began as two brothers with a shared conviction has grown into one of New York's most respected law firms — without ever losing the personal touch that defined day one.
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Our Story
A firm founded on a handshake and a promise
David and William McCartney opened their first office in Lower Manhattan with a single shared desk, a borrowed law library, and an unshakeable belief: that every client — no matter how large or small their matter — deserves the full force of dedicated, skilled advocacy.
In the decades since, the firm has grown into a full-service practice with a team of attorneys spanning nearly every area of law that New York families and businesses rely on. What hasn't changed is the promise made on that first day: when you hire this firm, you get lawyers who answer their own phones, who know your case inside and out, and who treat your fight as their own.
Meet the AttorneysWhat We Stand For
Our Mission & Values
Every decision we make — every case we accept, every brief we file, every client we serve — is measured against these principles.
Integrity Above All
We give clients the honest truth, not the comfortable answer. Our reputation is built on doing right even when it is hard.
Client First
You are a person, not a file number. We listen, we explain, and we keep you informed at every turn.
Relentless Advocacy
We prepare every matter as if it will be decided at trial, which is exactly why so many resolve in our clients' favor.
Accessibility
No call centers, no endless hand-offs. You work directly with the attorneys handling your case.
Excellence
Decades of experience, recognized by peers and courts alike, brought to bear on your behalf.
Community
We are proud to call New York home and committed to giving back to the communities we serve.
How We Work
Big-firm capability. Small-firm care.
Sophisticated legal problems deserve sophisticated solutions — delivered by people who actually have time for you.
- A free, no-obligation consultation to understand your situation
- A clear strategy and honest assessment of your options
- Transparent fees with no surprises
- Regular updates in plain language, not legalese
- A team that fights for the best possible outcome
We're Ready to Help
Your case deserves attorneys who care
Reach out today and discover the difference that genuine advocacy makes.