Hodgson Russ LLP – NYC, New York

A Legacy of Legal Excellence Since 1817

With a history stretching back over two centuries, Hodgson Russ LLP stands as one of the oldest and most respected law firms in the United States. From its New York City office on Third Avenue, the firm has built a national and international reputation for providing sophisticated legal counsel to a diverse range of clients, from individuals and startups to Fortune 500 companies and governmental entities. The firm’s enduring success is built on a commitment to a multidisciplinary, team-based approach, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and strategic advice that addresses all angles of their legal and business challenges. Hodgson Russ is more than a law firm; it is a long-standing institution dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve their most ambitious goals. 🗽

Full-Service Firm with Deep Expertise

Hodgson Russ is a full-service law firm with more than 200 attorneys across a wide array of practice areas. This breadth of experience allows them to serve as a single source of counsel for clients’ most complex needs. They are particularly renowned for their state and local tax practice, which is among the largest and most respected in the nation. The firm’s attorneys are not just legal practitioners; they are thought leaders who actively shape their fields, contributing to legal scholarship and holding leadership positions in numerous professional organizations. This commitment to intellectual rigor and practical excellence ensures clients receive cutting-edge, effective legal solutions.

Comprehensive and Integrated Practice Areas

The firm provides top-tier legal services across virtually every major area of law, ensuring a coordinated and seamless experience for clients with multifaceted needs. Their collaborative culture means that a real estate transaction can benefit from in-house tax advice, or a corporate merger can be supported by expert labor and employment counsel. ⚖️

• Financial and IP Lawyers: This is a cornerstone of the firm, featuring a nationally acclaimed State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, as well as robust services in federal tax, bankruptcy, and intellectual property prosecution and litigation.
• Business and Real Estate Lawyers: The firm offers comprehensive services for all stages of the business life cycle, from formation and financing to mergers and acquisitions. Their real estate practice handles complex transactions, development, and leasing.
• Employment and Labor Lawyers: Providing proactive counsel and aggressive defense to employers on all aspects of labor and employment law, from compliance to litigation.
• Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers: The firm’s experienced trusts and estates attorneys provide sophisticated planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on wealth preservation and succession planning.
• Immigration Lawyers: Offering a full range of business immigration services to help companies and individuals navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law.
• Litigation: With a team of formidable trial lawyers, the firm handles complex commercial litigation, tort claims, and white-collar criminal defense.

A Tradition of Award-Winning Service

The excellence of Hodgson Russ is consistently recognized by leading legal directories and publications. The firm and its attorneys are regularly ranked in Chambers USA, U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’, and Super Lawyers, reflecting the high esteem in which they are held by clients and peers alike. This long-standing tradition of distinction provides clients with the confidence that they are receiving the highest caliber of legal representation. 🛡️