Established 1987 — New York
Law practiced
with precision.
Results with purpose.
Harlow, Kessler & Nair is a full-service law firm representing individuals, families, and businesses across New York and beyond.
37+
Years in Practice
2,400+
Cases Resolved
18
Attorneys
96%
Client Satisfaction
About the Firm
A tradition of counsel. A commitment to you.
Founded in 1987 by Margaret Harlow and James Kessler, our firm has grown from a boutique practice into one of New York's most trusted full-service law firms — without ever losing the attentiveness of a small office.
We believe the best legal counsel is built on genuine partnership. We take time to understand your goals, explain your options clearly, and pursue outcomes with both tenacity and judgment.
“Every client deserves counsel that listens first, then acts.”— Margaret A. Harlow, Managing Partner
Practice Areas
How we can
help you.
Our attorneys bring deep domain expertise across a broad range of practice areas, serving individuals and organizations alike.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Rigorous courtroom advocacy and strategic settlement negotiation across civil and commercial matters.
Corporate & M&A
Counsel for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and day-to-day corporate governance.
Estate Planning & Probate
Comprehensive wills, trusts, and probate administration to protect what you've built.
Employment Law
Protecting employers and employees through contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance.
Real Estate & Property
Transactional and advisory services for commercial and residential property matters.
Family Law
Sensitive, solution-focused representation in divorce, custody, and family asset matters.
Our Partners
Meet the attorneys
in your corner.
Margaret A. Harlow
Managing Partner
Corporate & Litigation
James R. Kessler
Senior Partner
M&A & Corporate Governance
Priya S. Nair
Partner
Employment & Labour
David O. Whitmore
Partner
Estate Planning & Probate
Find Us
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Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm
We respond within one business day
810 Seventh Avenue, Suite 3200
New York, NY 10019
Office Hours
Get in Touch
Begin with a
conversation.
Consultations are confidential. Tell us about your matter and we will connect you with the right attorney within one business day.
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