Whitfield
& Associates
Thoughtful counsel for those who value precision, discretion, and results.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Strategic counsel for business formation, governance, compliance, and complex commercial transactions. We guide companies from incorporation through IPO and beyond.
Litigation
Aggressive yet measured trial representation in commercial disputes, civil rights cases, and appellate proceedings. Our trial record speaks for itself.
Real Estate
Full-spectrum real estate services including acquisitions, zoning, land use, commercial leases, and title disputes for developers, investors, and institutions.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful estate plans, trusts, and succession strategies that protect wealth and carry forward your intentions for generations.
Notable Cases
Meridian Corp. v. Hastings Group
2023Secured $14.2M judgment for breach of fiduciary duty in a complex shareholder dispute involving cross-border holdings.
In re: Whitfield Trust Estate
2022Successfully defended a $38M family trust against contested claims from third-party creditors across three jurisdictions.
City of Ashton v. Redline Developers
2021Obtained landmark zoning variance permitting the largest mixed-use development in the city's history.
The Team
Eleanor Whitfield
Founding Partner
Eleanor founded the firm in 2004 after two decades at a national practice. She specializes in high-stakes commercial litigation and has tried over 90 cases to verdict. JD, Yale Law School.
David Rosenthal
Partner, Corporate Law
David advises mid-market companies and private equity funds on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. He has closed over $2B in transactions. JD, Columbia Law School.
Camille Dupont
Partner, Estate Planning
Camille designs multigenerational wealth strategies for high-net-worth families. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. JD, University of Virginia.
Our Approach
Precision
Every legal strategy is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. We do not rely on templates or boilerplate. Each client receives a tailored approach built from the ground up.
Discretion
Our clients include public figures, family businesses, and institutions that require absolute confidentiality. We conduct ourselves accordingly, in every interaction.
Candor
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Honest assessments of risk and probability are the foundation of every recommendation we make.
Schedule a Consultation
Every engagement begins with a candid, confidential conversation about your legal needs. We offer complimentary initial consultations for prospective clients seeking representation in our areas of practice.