25+ years' experience$100M+ matters handled200+ disputes resolved
Senior litigation counsel · New York
Relentless representation.Proven strategy.
Blackwood Law represents businesses, founders, and individuals in complex disputes where preparation, judgment, and courtroom experience matter most.
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Protecting your interests in
high-stakes litigation.
We handle consequential matters with disciplined strategy, rigorous preparation, and direct senior-attorney involvement from initial assessment through resolution.
Capabilities
Legal matters we handle
Our practice concentrates on complex, high-impact disputes requiring clear analysis, disciplined preparation, and trial-ready advocacy.
Business Disputes
Contract, partnership, fiduciary duty, and commercial conflicts requiring decisive strategy.
Ownership & Shareholder
Closely held business disputes involving control, governance, valuation, and minority rights.
Serious Civil Litigation
High-exposure claims involving complex facts, substantial damages, and reputational risk.
Executive Defense
Discreet representation for executives, directors, and professionals facing consequential claims.
Attorneys
Leading our most
complex cases.
Our clients work directly with experienced litigators who remain accountable for strategy, preparation, and results.
Meet our legal team
Alexander G. Whitmore
Founding Partner · Commercial Litigation
Elizabeth M. Caldwell
Partner · Business & Shareholder Disputes
Daniel R. Harrington
Trial Counsel · Civil & Executive Defense
Where strategy meets client trust.
Our representation is built on preparation, candor, and confidence earned through performance—not promises.
“Steady, strategic, and exceptionally prepared.”
— Corporate client“Their approach was structured, disciplined, and highly professional. We always felt confident knowing senior counsel was directly involved.”
“Blackwood Law demonstrated exceptional preparation and courtroom strength. We had complete confidence in their representation.”
“They brought clarity to an extraordinarily complex dispute and gave us practical advice at every critical decision point.”
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Clarity before action
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Every matter receives direct senior-level oversight. Strategy is not delegated away from the attorney responsible for your representation.
We begin with an early assessment of facts, objectives, exposure, and leverage. From there we build a disciplined strategy for negotiation, motion practice, and trial.
We represent businesses, shareholders, founders, executives, directors, and individuals in disputes with meaningful financial, operational, or reputational consequences.
Contact our office to request a confidential consultation. We will confirm conflicts and arrange a conversation with appropriate counsel.