Practice areas
Practice Areas

Six practices. One standard of counsel.

Depth in the matters that matter most to individuals, families, and companies.

Full-Service Counsel

Where we practice, and how deep it runs.

01

Corporate & Commercial

Formation, governance, financing, and M&A for companies from founding through exit. We negotiate term sheets, structure cap tables, and close transactions from $1M to $500M+.

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Corporate counsel
02

Litigation & Disputes

Commercial, contract, and regulatory disputes handled by trial-tested advocates. We assess litigation risk honestly and pursue settlement or trial based on what actually serves you.

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Litigation
03

Real Estate

Acquisition, development, leasing, and construction counsel for owners, developers, and institutional capital across residential and commercial asset classes.

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Real estate
04

Employment Law

Executive agreements, workplace investigations, and defense of employers facing wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage-and-hour claims.

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Employment law
05

Family & Estates

Divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, wills, trusts, and multi-generational wealth transfer — handled with discretion and, wherever possible, without litigation.

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Family and estates
06

Intellectual Property

Trademark clearance and prosecution, copyright protection, and trade-secret strategy for founders, brands, and creative businesses.

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Intellectual property
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Why Kestrel & Rowe

The advantage isn't size. It's attention.

Larger firms staff matters by leverage; we staff them by fit. That means the partner who scopes your matter is the same one managing it on day ninety.

A partner-led team on every engagement, regardless of size
Fixed-fee options for well-scoped matters, agreed in advance
A 24-hour response commitment on all active matters
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Before You Reach Out

Questions clients ask most.

We offer a free 30-minute call with a partner in the relevant practice group. You'll leave with a plain-language read on your options and likely next steps, no obligation.

Yes, for clearly scoped matters like entity formation, standard contracts, and uncontested estate planning. Litigation and complex transactions are typically billed hourly with a not-to-exceed estimate.

Technology, real estate development, professional services, and family-owned businesses make up most of our client base, though our disputes and estates practices serve a broader range of individuals.

Most matters can be staffed within 2–3 business days. Urgent matters — a pending deadline or active dispute — are typically reviewed same-day.

Free Initial Consultation

Tell us what you're facing.

We'll give you a candid read on your options within one business day.