About Cole Schotz P.C.

Cole Schotz P.C. stands as an AmLaw 200 firm with a century-long legacy built on trust, precision, and consistent legal excellence. With more than 215 attorneys forming a curated collection of legal talent, the law firm delivers sophisticated counsel across major jurisdictions, including New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas, and Florida. A reputation grounded in ethical advocacy and enduring client relationships reflects decades of dependable service to businesses and select individuals across diverse industries.

Cole Schotz P.C. approaches every matter as a fresh canvas, combining strategic insight with meticulous preparation to achieve optimal outcomes. Core practice areas include bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, corporate transactions, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, employment, environmental law, tax, trusts and estates, and white collar defense. The firm’s ability to anticipate challenges and craft efficient, cost-effective solutions has led to measurable client success, including multimillion-dollar real estate transactions and complex Chapter 11 reorganizations.

Cole Schotz P.C. demonstrates deep industry knowledge across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, real estate, manufacturing, media, and energy. This breadth of experience allows the firm to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and evolving market conditions with clarity and precision. Long-standing client relationships, some spanning over 35 years, underscore consistent delivery of high-quality legal counsel and a commitment to understanding each client’s operational landscape.

Cole Schotz P.C. maintains a culture defined by integrity, creativity, and disciplined execution. Thorough preparation and attention to detail guide every engagement, ensuring confidentiality and alignment with client priorities. Recognized for innovation and professional excellence, including “Law Firm of the Year” honors, the firm continues to evolve while preserving its foundational values of trust, responsiveness, and strategic representation.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring
  • Chapter 11 Debtor Reorganizations & Representations
  • Creditors’ Committees
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Asset Purchasers
  • Equity Holders
  • Unsecured Creditors
  • Estate Fiduciaries
  • Secured Creditors' Rights
Business
  • Corporate Transactions
  • Corporate Finance
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Franchising & Licensing
  • Fund Formation & Investment Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities Law Compliance
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies
  • Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Employment
  • Employment Litigation
  • Employment Counseling
  • Employee Handbooks & Workplace Policies
  • Employment Arrangements & Separation Agreements
  • Workplace Safety Protocols
  • Analysis of Worker Classification
  • Workplace Audits & Investigations
  • Government Investigations & Charges
  • Workplace Training
Environmental
  • Real Estate & Corporate Transactions
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Redevelopment Projects
  • Environmental Litigation & Cost Recovery
  • Environmental Land Use Permitting
  • Environmental Permitting, Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement Defense
  • Environmental Insurance
  • Business Strategy: Environmental Risk Mitigation & Management
  • Bankruptcy
  • Climate Change, Renewable Energy & Sustainability
  • Environmental Issues in Trust & Estate Planning
  • Solid Waste
  • Environmental Justice
Intellectual Property
  • Copyright
  • Copyright & DMCA Litigation
  • Licensing & Corporate Transactions
  • Patent Litigation
  • International Trade Commission Patent Litigation
  • Patent Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings
  • Patent Portfolio Management
  • Trademark Litigation & Brand Enforcement
  • Trademark Portfolio Management
  • Brand Counseling & Strategy
  • Trademark Trial & Appeal Board Proceedings
  • Trade Secrets
  • University Tech Transfers
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Dispute Resolution Professionals
  • Appeals
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Construction Disputes & Litigation
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Delaware Chancery Court Litigation
  • eDiscovery Services
  • Employment Litigation
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Negligence and Liability Claims
  • Patent Litigation
  • Professional Services Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Surety and Insurance
  • Trademark Litigation & Brand Enforcement
  • Trusts & Estates Litigation, Guardianships and Fiduciary Counseling
  • White Collar Criminal Defense & Government Investigations
Real Estate
  • Acquisitions & Sales
  • Condominiums & Cooperatives
  • Development & Repurposing
  • Financing
  • Leasing
  • Zoning & Land Use
  • Tax Appeals
  • Workouts & Foreclosures
  • Real Estate Tax
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Special Opportunities
  • Construction
Tax, Trusts & Estates
  • Estate and Income Tax Planning
  • Wealth Preservation (NINGs, DINGs, SLATs, GRATs)
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Special Purpose Trusts
  • International Estate & Tax Planning for Non-Citizen U.S. Residents
  • 1031 Exchange
  • Qualified Opportunity Zone Program
  • QSBS Planning
  • Tax Residency: Snowbird Counsel
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Corporate Tax & Reorganization
  • Tax Controversies
  • IRS & State Tax Collection Defense
  • Sales & Use Tax
  • Tax Investigations and Defense
  • IRS & State Voluntary Disclosures & Compliance
  • International Tax
  • Trusts & Estates Litigation, Guardianships and Fiduciary Counseling

Fees

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Office locations for Cole Schotz P.C.

Cole Schotz P.C. - Miami

2121 SW 3rd Ave STE 200, Miami, FL 33129

Cole Schotz P.C. - Baltimore

1201 Wills St suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21231

Cole Schotz P.C. - Wilmington

500 Delaware Ave suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19801

Cole Schotz P.C. - New York

1325 6th Ave 19th floor, New York, NY 10019

Cole Schotz P.C. - Hackensack

25 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601