Litigation$14.2M
Jury verdict for a manufacturer
Breach of supply agreement; verdict upheld on appeal in the Second Circuit.
Attorneys at law · Est. MCMLXXXVIII
Counsel of consequence for matters that cannot be left to chance.
Hale & Ward is a partner-led law firm in New York. For nearly four decades we have advised businesses, families and individuals through their most important decisions — and defended them when it counted.
- Partner on every matter
- Fixed-fee options
- Reply within one business day
I · Practice areas
All practice areasBreadth of a large firm. Attention of a small one.
Eight focused practices, each led by a partner with decades of experience in the field.
I.
Corporate & Commercial
Formation, governance, mergers and the commercial contracts that keep a business moving.
Explore the practice II.Litigation & Disputes
Trial-ready advocacy in state and federal courts, arbitration and mediation.
Explore the practice III.Real Estate
Acquisitions, leasing, development and title disputes for owners and investors.
Explore the practice IV.Employment Law
Advice and defence on contracts, discrimination claims and workplace investigations.
Explore the practice V.Family Law
Divorce, custody and prenuptial agreements handled with discretion and care.
Explore the practice VI.Estates & Probate
Wills, trusts and estate administration that protect what you have built.
Explore the practice VII.Intellectual Property
Trademarks, licensing and the defence of creative and technical work.
Explore the practice VIII.Criminal Defence
Vigorous, discreet representation from investigation through to verdict.
Explore the practiceII · Why Hale & Ward
Judgement built over thirty-eight years
We take fewer matters than firms our size, so every client has a partner’s direct line. Our advice is candid, our fees are clear, and our preparation is exhaustive.
- Partner-led, always.The attorney you meet is the attorney who argues your case.
- Transparent fees.Written estimates, fixed-fee options and no surprise invoices.
- Trial-ready.Opponents settle on better terms when they know we will go the distance.
38years in practice
$1.2Brecovered for clients
2,400+matters resolved
96%client referral rate
III · Case results
All case resultsA record that speaks for itself
A selection of recent outcomes. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Corporate$86M
Sale of a family-owned logistics group
Negotiated the sale to a strategic buyer with a 40% earn-out protected.
CriminalAcquitted
Federal wire-fraud charges dismissed
All eleven counts dismissed after a successful suppression motion.
IV · Our attorneys
Meet the teamThe people behind the name
Seasoned partners and associates who know your file — and you — by name.
V · Client testimonials
In our clients’ words
When our company faced a bet-the-business lawsuit, Eleanor and her team were calm, prepared and relentless. The verdict speaks for itself.
Jonathan explained every clause of a very complicated sale in plain English. We never once felt rushed or out of our depth.
Sophia guided me through the hardest year of my life with patience and discretion. I could not have asked for better counsel.
VI · Insights
All insightsNotes from the bench
Practical commentary on the law as it changes — written by our attorneys.
What the new non-compete rules mean for employers
A practical reading of the latest federal and state guidance — and what to change in your contracts now.
Five clauses every shareholder agreement needs
Drag-along, deadlock and valuation: the provisions that prevent disputes before they start.
Preparing for your first deposition
What to expect in the room, how to answer, and the three mistakes witnesses make most.
Free consultation
Speak with a partner, not a switchboard.
Your first thirty-minute consultation is free and entirely confidential. Tell us what is at stake and we will tell you, plainly, how we can help.