About Cullen and Dykman LLP

Cullen and Dykman LLP stands as one of New York’s longest-established legal institutions, with a history dating back to 1850 and a reputation shaped by legal excellence, principled advocacy, and respected judicial leadership. The firm’s legacy includes milestones such as early involvement in the New York and Brooklyn Bridge Co., the distinguished judicial service of founders like Judge Edgar M. Cullen, and sustained contributions to the region’s legal landscape. This longstanding foundation supports a modern practice built on integrity, strategic guidance, and deep commitment to achieving strong results across evolving industries.

Cullen and Dykman LLP delivers comprehensive legal counsel across core areas, including financial services, litigation, energy and utilities, business transactions, real estate, construction, education, and municipal matters. With more than 180 attorneys working within seven offices across New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., the firm provides broad regional reach backed by nearly two centuries of institutional knowledge. Matters ranging from complex regulatory issues to high-stakes disputes benefit from the firm’s thorough preparation, collaborative approach, and clear understanding of industry-specific demands.

Cullen and Dykman LLP is recognized for its ability to offer tailored legal strategies shaped by careful listening, precise analysis, and a commitment to each client’s long-term operational goals. Attorneys work to understand organizational structures and anticipate challenges so that guidance remains practical, forward-focused, and aligned with strategic objectives. The firm’s multidisciplinary teamwork ensures that insights are shared across practice groups, enabling solutions that are cost-effective, well-reasoned, and positioned to support sustained progress.

Cullen and Dykman LLP maintains a long-standing dedication to ethical practice, civic leadership, and the advancement of justice. Attorneys have served in significant community roles, from Bar association leadership to contributions in education, not-for-profit governance, and public service. This culture reflects the firm’s belief that legal service extends beyond representation, strengthening institutions and communities while honoring a tradition of responsibility.

Cullen and Dykman LLP continues to evolve while preserving the values that have supported more than 170 years of service. With established history, experienced professionals, and a focus on high-quality legal counsel, the firm remains equipped to support complex matters, emerging legal challenges, and the diverse needs of businesses and institutions across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Banking and Financial Services Litigation
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Civil Rights and Employment Litigation
  • Commercial Contracts Disputes
  • Commercial Foreclosures/ Total Debt Restructuring
  • Complex Real Property Tax Issues
  • Construction Contract Dispute Resolution
  • Construction Litigation
  • eDiscovery
  • Energy and Utilities Litigation
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Internal Investigations Unit
  • Loan Workout
  • Real Estate and Land Use Litigation
  • Wills, Trusts and Estate Litigation
  • Construction Contract Dispute Resolution
  • Construction Litigation
  • General Liability, Tort and Insurance Defense
  • Higher Education
  • Insurance Coverage and Risk Transfer
  • Internal Investigations Unit
Labor and Employment
  • Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
  • Employment Statutes - Advice and Litigation
  • Personnel Policies and Procedures
  • Private Sector Traditional Labor
  • Public Sector Traditional Labor
  • Employment and Severance Agreements
  • Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
Intellectual Property
  • Trademarks
  • Service Marks
  • Copyrights
  • Trade Secrets
  • Domain Names
Business
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate Finance
  • Formations and Governance
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity and Financial Sponsors
  • Startups and Emerging Companies
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
  • Energy, Renewables and Utilities
  • Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & SMB Transactions
  • Franchise and Distributorships
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
  • Not-for-Profit and Religious Organizations
  • Private Equity and Financial Sponsors
Environmental
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Environmental Evaluations
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Creditors’ Committees
  • Debtor Representations
  • Distressed M & A
  • International Bankruptcy
  • Loan Workout
  • Secured Creditors’ and Lenders
  • Loan Workout
Real Estate
  • Municipal, Zoning, Land Use and Permitting
  • Commercial Real Estate Leasing
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Municipal, Zoning, Land Use and Permitting
  • Real Estate and Land Use Litigation
  • Real Estate Property Tax Challenges
  • Real Estate Purchase and Sales Transactions
  • Real Property Appraisal Regulatory Counsel and Defense
  • Tax Assessment, Eminent Domain and Property Valuation
Regulatory and Compliance
  • Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
  • Financial Regulatory and Compliance
  • Utility Regulatory and Compliance
Tax
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Planning
  • Energy and Utilities
  • IRS and Tax Dispute Resolution
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Not-for-Profit and Religious Organizations
  • Private Equity and Financial Sponsors
  • State and Local Tax (SALT)
Estate Planning
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Guardianships and Elder Law
  • Trust and Estate Administration
  • Wills, Trusts and Estate Litigation

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office locations for Cullen and Dykman LLP

Cullen and Dykman LLP - Washington

1101 14th St NW #550, Washington, DC 20005

Cullen and Dykman LLP - Albany

80 State St #900, Albany, NY 12207

Cullen and Dykman LLP - Uniondale

333 Earle Ovington Blvd 2nd Floor, Uniondale, NY 11553

Cullen and Dykman LLP - New York

One Battery Park Plaza, Battery Pl 34th floor, New York, NY 10004

Cullen and Dykman LLP - Princeton

229 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542