Our Practice Areas
For over four decades, Sterling & Associates has combined rigorous litigation prowess with a modern, client-centric philosophy to protect what matters most—your future.
Select a practice area below to explore our detailed service offerings. Each category is backed by decades of specialized experience and a record of successful outcomes.
Guiding clients through the dissolution of marriage with strategic negotiation or vigorous litigation, while protecting assets and parental rights. Our team addresses spousal support, property division, and post-decree modifications with a focus on long-term stability.
Contact for PricingDeveloping parenting plans and support agreements that serve the best interests of the child. We handle interstate custody disputes, enforcement of orders, and modifications with sensitivity and thorough legal knowledge.
Contact for PricingDrafting comprehensive agreements that provide clarity and protection before or during marriage. Our attorneys ensure that these documents are fair, enforceable, and tailored to each couple's unique financial landscape.
Contact for PricingProviding immediate legal relief through protective orders and safety planning. We advocate tenaciously for victims while ensuring due process, and can connect clients with counseling and support resources.
Contact for PricingAdvising entrepreneurs on entity selection (LLC, S-Corp, partnership) and governance documents. We structure businesses to minimize liability and maximize tax advantages from day one, with a roadmap for future growth.
Contact for PricingManaging complex transactions from due diligence through integration, including asset purchases, stock transfers, and regulatory approvals. Our deal teams bring a data-driven approach to valuation and negotiation, consistently closing deals that exceed client expectations.
Contact for PricingCrafting airtight agreements that clearly delineate rights and obligations, mitigating risk in commercial relationships. We handle everything from vendor contracts to international licensing deals, always with an eye toward preventing future disputes.
Contact for PricingSafeguarding innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights, combined with aggressive enforcement strategies. Our IP attorneys also advise on trade secret protections and licensing to monetize creative assets.
Contact for PricingGuiding buyers and sellers through real estate transactions with meticulous contract review and negotiation. We resolve title defects, zoning issues, and financing contingencies to ensure seamless closings.
Contact for PricingStructuring lease agreements that protect landlords and tenants in retail, office, and industrial settings. Our team negotiates terms regarding rent escalations, maintenance responsibilities, and subleasing rights to align with business objectives.
Contact for PricingLitigating boundary conflicts, easement claims, adverse possession, and co-owner disagreements. We deploy survey experts and title historians to build compelling evidence, often resolving matters short of trial through mediation.
Contact for PricingNavigating municipal ordinances and obtaining variances or special use permits for development projects. Our attorneys appear before planning boards and zoning commissions, articulating the community benefits of each proposal.
Contact for PricingDefending individuals accused of drunk driving and serious traffic violations, with a focus on challenging chemical test results and procedural errors. We strive to minimize license suspensions, fines, and incarceration.
Contact for PricingMounting aggressive defenses against possession, manufacturing, and trafficking charges at both state and federal levels. Our attorneys scrutinize search warrants and chain-of-custody protocols to suppress illegally obtained evidence.
Contact for PricingRepresenting executives and businesses in fraud, embezzlement, and corruption investigations. We work with forensic accountants and compliance experts to dismantle prosecutorial narratives and protect reputations.
Contact for PricingEnsuring that those wrongly accused of domestic assault receive a fair trial, challenging unreliable witnesses and manufactured evidence. We handle these sensitive cases discreetly while vigorously protecting our clients' rights.
Contact for PricingA selection of landmark outcomes that demonstrate our unwavering commitment to achieving exceptional results for our clients.
Secured a complete dismissal of all charges against a hedge fund manager in a highly publicized federal investigation, establishing key precedents on intent and materiality.
Negotiated a complex marital dissolution involving overseas assets and a family business, achieving a settlement that preserved both the client's wealth and ongoing business operations.
Guided a cross-border merger through intense regulatory scrutiny, ultimately obtaining approval from all necessary antitrust authorities and closing the deal under budget.
Overturned a decades-old murder conviction through DNA evidence and a reconstructed timeline, freeing an innocent client and prompting a review of the state's evidence preservation policies.