Corporate Law
Mergers, acquisitions, governance and commercial agreements built to endure scrutiny.
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Established 1998 · Trusted Counsel
Trusted counsel
when it matters most.
For more than two decades, Sterling & Vance has represented individuals, founders and institutions in their most consequential matters — with discretion, rigor and an unwavering standard of advocacy.
S & VFortiter et FideliterBoldly and Faithfully
AV PreeminentPeer-rated excellence
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Practice Areas
Counsel across every discipline
Six dedicated practice groups, one integrated team — so the full weight of the firm stands behind your matter.
Family Law
Divorce, custody and estate matters handled with discretion and steady counsel.
Discuss your matterCriminal Defense
Rigorous trial defense that protects your rights at every stage of proceedings.
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Conveyancing, disputes and development advisory for owners and investors.
Discuss your matterLitigation
Complex commercial disputes argued with precision before every level of court.
Discuss your matterTax & Advisory
Structuring, compliance and controversy work that safeguards your position.
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JV Managing PartnerJames A. VanceFounding & Managing Partner
Senior Partner
A steady hand in the highest-stakes rooms
For over twenty-five years, James Vance has guided clients through litigation and transactions that shaped their futures. Known for meticulous preparation and calm command of the courtroom, he has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict and advised on landmark corporate matters across the country.
He founded Sterling & Vance on a simple conviction: that exceptional legal work begins with genuinely understanding the people it serves.
- Harvard Law School, J.D.
- Admitted, State & Federal Bar
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Chambers-ranked, Commercial Litigation
Our Experience
A quarter century of principled advocacy
1998
Firm Founded
Sterling & Vance opens its doors, built on a promise of principled, client-first advocacy.
2005
National Recognition
Named among the region’s leading litigation practices after a landmark appellate victory.
2013
Corporate Division
Expanded into corporate and tax advisory, serving founders, boards and institutions.
2020
$2B in Client Value
Surpassed two billion dollars in verdicts, settlements and transactions secured for clients.
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Results
Outcomes that speak for themselves
Representative matters across our practice. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome — every case turns on its own facts.
Contract Dispute Verdict
Secured a full jury verdict for a manufacturing client after a four-week trial.
Cross-Border Acquisition
Advised the board through a complex international acquisition and integration.
Federal Fraud Charges
Full acquittal on all counts following a contested federal jury trial.
High-Net-Worth Divorce
Protected client interests and parental rights in a contested proceeding.
Consultation
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Tell us about your matter and a senior attorney will respond within one business day. Every conversation is protected and without obligation.
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- Response within one business day
Office HoursMonday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PMSaturday: By appointment · Sunday: Closed
Client Testimonials
Trusted by those we represent
Sterling & Vance approached our dispute with composure and command. Their counsel never wavered, and the outcome exceeded what we thought possible.
Through the most difficult season of my life, they were resolute, discreet and profoundly reassuring. I felt protected at every turn.
Precise, prepared and relentlessly professional. This is the firm you want in the room when everything is on the line.
Frequently Asked
What to expect when you engage us
A few of the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t answered here, our team is a phone call away.
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Visit Our Offices
One Sterling Plaza
- One Sterling Plaza, 42nd Floor
Financial District, New York, NY 10004 - +1 (212) 555–0142
- counsel@sterlingvance.law
- Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sterling & Vance · Financial District