Falcon Rappaport and Berkman

What Falcon Rappaport and Berkman does

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is a U.S. law firm structured as a limited liability partnership, headquartered in New York and operating nine offices across New York (Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, Westchester/Mount Kisco), New Jersey, Connecticut, South Florida, Texas (Dallas), and Washington, D.C. Founded in 2018, the firm employs 80+ attorneys across 23 practice areas and serves closely-held businesses, business owners, private equity, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, healthcare providers, cannabis and digital-asset companies, and other regulated industries.

The firm's core product is integrated multi-disciplinary legal services rather than a software platform: practice areas span Corporate & Securities, M&A, Real Estate, Taxation, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Intellectual Property, Cannabis & Psychedelics, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Election Law, Digital Assets (blockchain, crypto, NFTs, AI), and Private Client. Technology differentiators include an open-source AI governance policy published on GitHub, a client-facing AI portal paired with a litigation subscription service, cryptocurrency payment acceptance via BitPay, and end-to-end encrypted communications via ProtonMail for sensitive matters. The firm actively produces thought leadership across blogs and three podcast series (Block & Order, How Tax Works, Moral Machine) and holds several analyst recognitions (Chambers Regional Spotlight 2025; Bloomberg Law 2026 Leading Law Firm; World Trademark Review 1000; Legal 500 Elite City Rankings).

FRB's revenue model combines traditional hourly partner/associate billing with alternative fee arrangements (flat fees, retainers, and a litigation subscription tied to its client AI portal), delivered through attorney-led business development, professional referrals, and inbound leads generated by content and event activity. The firm has expanded via merger (Laidlaw & Simon P.C.) and targeted lateral partner hires, broadening geographic reach and adding ERISA, labor & employment, real estate, and litigation bench depth.

Name

Falcon Rappaport and Berkman

Legal name

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Website

https://frblaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman is a U.S. law firm with 80+ attorneys across 23 practice areas and nine offices in the Northeast, Florida, Texas, and D.C., serving business owners, private equity, family offices, healthcare providers, and emerging-technology companies through integrated corporate, litigation, tax, and estate legal services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (525920), Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH), Estate Planning & Trust Structuring Advisory (FSAEAKAC), Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Business legal services
• Estate planning law
• Real estate law
• Corporate legal counsel
• Commercial litigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services – Partner/Associate Billing: Traditional law firm hourly billing for legal services across 23 practice areas including corporate, litigation, estate planning, tax, digital assets, real estate, healthcare, and elder law. Matters include one-time transactions (M&A, real estate closings, entity formation) and ongoing engagements (compliance, estate administration, litigation).
2. Subscription / Retainer Model: FRB has launched a litigation subscription model with a client AI portal, suggesting a recurring retainer/subscription pricing structure for certain ongoing legal matters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman is an entrepreneurial law firm providing multidisciplinary legal services across 23 practice areas through 80+ attorneys. The firm serves business owners, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals, with particular depth in real estate, corporate/securities, estate planning, taxation, litigation, healthcare, digital assets (blockchain, crypto, AI), cannabis, and elder law. The firm has launched innovative service models including a Litigation Subscription with a Client AI Portal and released an open-source AI governance policy on GitHub.

Product overview

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) is an entrepreneurial law firm with 80+ attorneys across 23 practice areas. Rather than a modular software product, FRB delivers legal services through integrated practice groups that collaborate across disciplines. Core service areas include Digital Assets (blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, NFTs, metaverse), Corporate & Securities, Estate Planning, Taxation, Litigation, Real Estate, Healthcare, Elder Law, and more. The firm has recently launched innovative service models including a Litigation Subscription with Client AI Portal and released an Open-Source AI Policy on GitHub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Assets Practice Cross-disciplinary legal services for blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, AI, gaming, metaverse, and emerging technology ventures, including formation, funding, IP protection, compliance, and litigation.
• Litigation Subscription Service with Client AI Portal Recurring subscription-based litigation legal services combined with an AI-powered client portal for matter management, document handling, and client communications.
• Corporate & Securities M&A, business formation, corporate governance, private securities offerings, fund formation, and technology transactions counsel for startups and established companies.
• Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts & Advanced Directives) Comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, advanced directives, and asset protection structures for individuals and families.
• Asset Protection Risk assessment and mitigation strategies including domestic and foreign asset protection trusts to shield assets from creditors.
• Cannabis & Psychedelics Legal services for cannabis and psychedelic business formation, licensing, compliance, real estate, taxation, and regulatory navigation.
• Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, asset recovery, and cryptocurrency insolvencies.
• Elder Law Medicaid planning, guardianship, long-term care planning, and estate administration for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• Healthcare Regulatory compliance, corporate services, licensing, HIPAA, fraud and abuse defense, and litigation for healthcare providers.
• Intellectual Property Trademark and copyright prosecution, patent services, IP litigation, and licensing agreements for technology and blockchain businesses.
• Labor & Employment Employment law counsel including workplace policies, wage and hour compliance, executive compensation, and employment litigation.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution Complex commercial litigation, estate disputes, real estate litigation, and intellectual property disputes in state and federal courts.
• Real Estate Commercial and residential transactions, 1031 exchanges, NNN properties, real estate syndication, and opportunity zone investments.
• Taxation Tax planning, structuring, compliance, international taxation, and controversy/litigation services.
• Open-Source AI Policy Free, publicly available AI governance policy framework released on GitHub for businesses across all industries to adopt for AI implementation.
• Election Law & Campaign Finance Legal counsel for political campaigns, candidates, PACs, and election-related matters including campaign finance compliance.
• Private Client Comprehensive private client legal services for high-net-worth individuals and families across estate planning, tax, and wealth preservation.
• Probate & Administration of Trusts & Estates Probate administration, trust administration, and estate settlement services for families and beneficiaries.
• Trusts & Estates Litigation Litigation services for disputes involving wills, trusts, and estate administration, including contested probate matters.
• Special Needs Planning & Special Education Law Special needs planning, special education advocacy, and trust structures for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Administrative Law Legal counsel on regulatory and administrative law matters before government agencies.
• Fiduciary Accounting Fiduciary accounting services for trustees, executors, and estate administrators.
• Artificial Intelligence Law Legal services covering AI and machine learning law including IP, privacy, compliance, risk management, contracts, and dispute resolution.

Quantifiable outcome

• FRB has represented clients in significant cryptocurrency insolvency matters including Celsius Network adversary proceedings.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ADDAPT (Board Seat)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026FRB Partner James M. Black II was appointed to the Board of Directors of ADDAPT, a professional organization. Board service generates visibility and credibility within the legal and business community, supporting business development for FRB.
• World Law FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026FRB Founding Partner Jeffrey Berkman joined the Board of the World Law Foundation. This board appointment connects FRB to an international legal/pro bono network and enhances the firm's reputation in social impact and global legal advocacy.
• BCW (Business Council of Westchester) AI Alliance 360° Impact SummitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026FRB attorney Moish Peltz spoke at BCW's AI Alliance 360° Impact Summit, an event bringing together business and technology leaders. The speaking engagement positions FRB as an authority on AI governance and its legal implications.
• Women's Initiative to Advance Equity and LeadershipminorOthers · 26 March 2026FRB launched the Women's Initiative internally to promote diversity, equity, and leadership within the firm, coinciding with International Women's Day. Featured speaker Terri Eagle addressed leadership and professional growth. This is an internal firm initiative, not an external partnership.
• INTA (International Trademark Association) ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2026FRB Founding Partner Jeffrey W. Berkman spoke at the INTA Conference on the evolving business of M&A in the age of AI. INTA is a leading global trademark association; FRB is a member and active participant in INTA programs.
• Laidlaw & Simon P.C.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FRB merged with Laidlaw & Simon P.C., expanding into Westchester County (Mount Kisco) and Connecticut (Stamford). This merger added significant litigation and dispute resolution capabilities and established FRB's presence in two new markets.
• Bitcoin Treasuries NYC UnconferenceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 September 2025FRB attorneys Moish Peltz and Kyle Lawrence presented at the Bitcoin Treasuries NYC Unconference, a niche industry event focused on corporate Bitcoin treasury adoption. This speaking engagement positions FRB as a thought leader for companies exploring digital asset treasury strategies.
• Business Council of Westchester (BCW)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2025The Business Council of Westchester recognized Moish Peltz as a 2025 Rising Star – 40 Under 40, and FRB participates in BCW programming including the AI Alliance Summit. BCW is a regional business membership organization serving Westchester County businesses.
• The Bitcoin Family Office GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFRB joined The Bitcoin Family Office Group, a community of family offices invested in Bitcoin and digital assets. This membership supports FRB's digital assets practice and provides networking access to family offices seeking crypto-aware legal counsel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Akerman LLP: Major U.S. law firm with similarly broad multi-practice platform serving business owners and high-net-worth individuals across real estate, corporate, healthcare, and emerging industries. Comparable in horizontal breadth and target clientele, but significantly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• Fox Rothschild LLP: National law firm with comparable multi-disciplinary platform serving closely-held businesses, family offices, and emerging industries across 25+ practice areas. Direct competitor in the mid-market business owner segment with similar geographic spread into Northeast and Florida.
• Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC: National law firm with comparable practice breadth across healthcare, corporate, real estate, financial services, and emerging industries. Competes in similar markets (NY/NJ/FL/DC) with a more established institutional footprint and broader industry verticals.

Direct peers

• Greenspoon Marder LLP: Multi-practice law firm serving business owners and entrepreneurs with strong Florida/NYC presence and a similar focus on emerging industries (cannabis, digital assets, fintech). Closest comparable in size, business-owner focus, and practice area mix.
• Rivkin Radler LLP: New York-based mid-size law firm with comparable breadth across real estate, corporate, litigation, and healthcare practices serving business owners. Overlaps FRB in Long Island/Westchester geography and closely-held business clientele.
• Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP: Multi-practice firm with comparable business-owner focus, deep real estate and corporate practices, and similar geographic footprint into NY, NJ, FL, and DC. Comparable mid-market positioning and practice breadth.
• Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP: NYC-based multi-practice firm of similar size serving closely-held businesses, family offices, and real estate owners. Overlaps directly with FRB in real estate, corporate, and estate planning practices in the New York metro market.
• Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP: Mid-size NY/NJ law firm with comparable multi-disciplinary structure serving business clients in real estate, corporate/securities, litigation, and banking. Direct competitor in the Northeast closely-held business segment.
• Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman LLP: Long Island-based multi-practice law firm serving business owners, real estate, and HNW clients in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Directly comparable geography (Long Island roots) and overlapping practices in real estate, estate planning, and corporate.
• Ruskin Moscou Faltischek LLP: Long Island-based law firm with comparable size, multi-disciplinary structure, and closely-held business / real estate / estate planning practice mix. Overlaps FRB directly in the Long Island and NYC markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/frblaw
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvNmnNgrh4HneTAPN9HK1DQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/FRBLaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frblaw

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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