The lawyer you hire is the one who does the work.
A small bench of experienced attorneys, each of whom takes personal responsibility for the matters they handle.
Boutique by design.
Halcourt & Vale was founded in 2004 by two attorneys who had grown tired of the big-firm model, where the person you meet is rarely the person who does your work. We kept the firm small on purpose, so senior judgment stays on every matter.
That means fewer clients, handled better. When you call, you reach a lawyer who knows your file, not a queue.
Counsel with a name and a face.
Business & corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and outside general counsel for growing companies.
Civil litigation and complex commercial disputes, from the first demand letter through appeal.
Real estate and transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development, and financing.
Employment counsel and contracts, helping employers put the right agreements in place.
Different specialties, one standard.
Experience that reads the room
Knowing the law is table stakes. Knowing when to push and when to settle is what you're really paying for.
Straight answers, early
We tell you what we actually think about your odds and your options, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.
Your matter, taken personally
We take on work we can do well, and we treat it like it matters, because to you it does.
Speak with an attorney.
Tell us about your matter and we'll connect you with the right person on our bench.