How much does an initial consultation cost?

First 30-minute case assessment is free for business and private clients. We review documents, assess risks and give a fixed-fee roadmap.

Do you work on contingency?

Yes, for selected commercial litigation and personal injury matters. For corporate and estate work we offer flat fees and monthly general counsel subscriptions.

How fast can you start?

Urgent matters within 24 hours. Standard onboarding in 2-3 business days with dedicated partner, associate and paralegal.

● Trusted since 1998 — New York • London • Miami

We win the cases others call impossible.

WHL Law Firm is a full-service counsel for founders, investors, families and global companies. Corporate structuring, high-stakes litigation, real estate, estate & tax — one team, partner-led, fixed fees.

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$2.4B+ recovered & closed4,800+ matters won27 yrs in practice★★★★★ 4.9/5

WHL Law Firm courtroom and corporate counsel

● Available 24/7 for urgent matters

$184M
Largest commercial verdict secured in 2025 for a logistics client after 14-month battle.

98.2%Success Rate

42Licensed Attorneys

19Practice Awards 2025

24hResponse Guarantee

27+Years of victories

01 — About the firm

A boutique firm with BigLaw firepower, without BigLaw bills.

Founded in 1998 by William H. Langford, WHL Law Firm — whllawfirm.com — began as a two-lawyer Wall Street practice. Today we are 42 attorneys, 18 paralegals and 6 former judges advising startups to Fortune 500s, families and funds.

We don't bill hours for sport. Every engagement starts with a written strategy, fixed-fee phases and a senior partner who picks up the phone. That's why 73% of our business is repeat and referral.

✓Partner-led always. No junior-only handling. Partner + associate + paralegal on every file.
✓Fixed fees & caps. Litigation budgets, M&A closings and estate plans quoted upfront.
✓Trial-ready. 310+ jury and bench trials. Opponents settle because we prepare to win.
✓Multilingual. English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, French — licensed in NY, NJ, FL, DC.

Meet Our Partners Our Credentials

William H. Langford
Founder & Managing Partner, Harvard Law ’94

02 — What we do

Six practices.
One standard: win.

From formation to exit, dispute to legacy — integrated counsel so you never need to brief a new firm twice. Click any card to start with that team.

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Corporate & M&A

Formation, VC financings, shareholder agreements, $10M–$500M acquisitions, due diligence in 14 days, post-merger integration.

→ 640+ deals closed • $1.8B value

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Commercial Litigation

Breach of contract, partnership breakups, fraud, injunctions in 48h, arbitration AAA/JAMS, appeals. Trial win rate 91%.

→ $840M recovered for plaintiffs

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Real Estate & Construction

Acquisitions, leasing, zoning, 421-a, construction disputes, condo conversions. Closings in NYC, Miami, Hudson Valley.

→ 2,100+ closings • $950M assets

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Estate, Trust & Probate

Wills, revocable trusts, SLATs, guardianship, contested probate, $0 estate tax strategies for $5M–$100M estates.

→ 3,400 families protected

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Immigration for Business

O-1, L-1, E-2, EB-5, PERM, I-9 audits. Founders, athletes, artists and 200+ companies sponsored with 99% approval.

→ 1,900 visas approved

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Tax & Private Client

IRS audits, voluntary disclosure, crypto tax, family offices, foundations. Average audit saving $210k per client.

→ $310M tax shielded

03 — Attorneys

Partners you can call at midnight.

Former prosecutors, BigLaw partners and in-house GCs. Every partner caps at 12 active matters — so yours gets obsession.

William H. LangfordManaging Partner • M&A

Harvard Law. Ex-Sullivan. 310 deals. Closes hostile takeovers over espresso.

Elena R. HartHead of Litigation

Former ADA Manhattan. 140 trials. $184M verdict 2025. Feared in SDNY.

David M. WeissReal Estate Chair

NYU Law. 900 closings. Zoning whisperer for developers and landlords.

Sofia A. MarinoEstate & Tax Partner

Georgetown Tax LLM. 1,200 trusts. Protects dynasties without drama.

04 — How it works

From panic to plan in 72 hours.

DAY 0 — INTAKE

Free 30-min triage

Call, form or walk-in. Conflict check, document upload, risk flag. NDA signed instantly.

DAY 1 — STRATEGY

Written roadmap + fixed fee

Partner memo: options, odds, timeline, cost caps. No surprise bills, ever.

DAY 2-3 — ACTION

Filing, negotiation, closing

Injunctions, demand letters, entity formation or deal docs — executed fast.

ONGOING — COUNSEL

Dedicated line & portal

Client portal, weekly updates, GC subscription from $1,900/mo. You sleep, we watch.

Urgent? Injunction, arrest, audit, eviction, ICE?

Emergency line answered 24/7 by a licensed attorney — not a call center.

+1 (212) 555-0140

Request Emergency Help

05 — Proof

Clients who came scared, left shareholders.

612 five-star reviews. 73% return. Here is why founders, landlords and families refuse to leave.

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"WHL killed a $22M lawsuit against my SaaS in 90 days and countersued. We settled — they paid us."

— Marcus T., Founder, Cloudline

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"Closed 14-unit Bronx portfolio in 21 days. Title mess, violations — Weiss team cleaned everything."

— Alina K., Investor

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"Estate for $18M, two kids, business. Sofia saved us $2.1M in taxes and made it simple."

— Robert & Dana W.

06 — Insights & News

Legal intel that saves you money.

Weekly briefings from our partners: new laws, case wins, checklists. Straight talk, no Latin.

New York LLC Transparency Act 2026: What Owners Must File by Dec 31

Miss the BOI re-filing and face $500/day. Our 4-step checklist for LLCs, holding companies and foreign owners.

Buying in NYC Without Losing Your Deposit: 11 Contract Traps

Flip taxes, board rejections, sponsor defaults. How our real estate team protects $2M+ closings.

Estate Tax Sunset 2026: Shield $13M Before It Halves

SLATs, GRATs and irrevocable trusts explained in plain English. Time is running out.

07 — FAQ

Asked by every smart client.

Transparent fees, timelines, guarantees. Still unsure? Ask us anything — partner replies within 4 business hours.

How much does it cost to hire WHL?

Consultation is free. Simple wills from $950, LLC formation $1,400 all-in, uncontested closings flat $2,500, litigation capped phases from $5,000. Monthly General Counsel from $1,900. You approve everything in writing first.

Will a senior lawyer handle my case?

Yes. Every file has a named partner, associate and paralegal. Partner reviews all filings and joins all key calls. You get direct cell and portal access.

Can you help urgently — today?

Absolutely. TROs, arrests, ICE holds, lockouts, audits — we mobilize in hours. Call +1 (212) 555-0140. Emergency intake is staffed 24/7.

Do you offer contingency or success fees?

For strong commercial disputes, injury and whistleblower cases — yes, 25-33% on recovery. For deals and estates we do flat fees so interests align.

What areas do you serve?

Licensed NY, NJ, FL, DC. Federal courts nationwide. Immigration and corporate matters in all 50 states + UK/EU via of-counsel network.

08 — Contact

Get your free case map today.

Upload contracts, notices, or just tell your story. Partner review within 24h. Confidential under attorney-client privilege.

📍 200 Park Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, NY 10166
📞 +1 (212) 555-0140 — 24/7 urgent line
✉ [email protected]
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We win the cases others call impossible.

A boutique firm with BigLaw firepower, without BigLaw bills.

Six practices.One standard: win.

Corporate & M&A

Commercial Litigation

Real Estate & Construction

Estate, Trust & Probate

Immigration for Business

Tax & Private Client

Partners you can call at midnight.

From panic to plan in 72 hours.

Free 30-min triage

Written roadmap + fixed fee

Filing, negotiation, closing

Dedicated line & portal

Urgent? Injunction, arrest, audit, eviction, ICE?

Clients who came scared, left shareholders.

Legal intel that saves you money.

New York LLC Transparency Act 2026: What Owners Must File by Dec 31

Buying in NYC Without Losing Your Deposit: 11 Contract Traps

Estate Tax Sunset 2026: Shield $13M Before It Halves

Asked by every smart client.

Get your free case map today.

Request confidential review

Six practices.
One standard: win.