What Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP does

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP is a full-service regional law firm founded in 1901 and headquartered in Binghamton, New York, operating 14 offices across New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. The firm serves a diversified client base that includes international corporations, family-owned businesses, individual clients, not-for-profit organizations, and public sector entities, with practice coverage spanning 22 areas such as litigation, corporate and securities law, real estate, estate planning, labor and employment, tax, banking, intellectual property, criminal defense, workers' compensation, and cybersecurity.

The firm operates a traditional professional services model with no proprietary technology platform; its infrastructure consists of standard law firm tools including a secure server, conventional legal practice management systems, a WordPress/Divi-based website with client portal and payment capabilities, and standard marketing integrations (Google Analytics, Help Scout, social media plugins). Revenue is generated through hourly billing, fixed fees, and contingency arrangements across practice areas, with client engagements typically multi-year and relationship-driven rather than transactional. Distribution is entirely direct, delivered through attorney-client engagement at firm offices and at client locations, supplemented by thought leadership, community involvement, and a multi-channel social media presence.

The firm is privately held as a limited liability partnership with no parent company, PE/VC investment, or public market listing, and ownership resides with its partners. The managing partner role is held by James Orband. The firm maintains continuous operations under the brand promise "Peace of Mind. Since 1901." and is repeatedly recognized as the number one law firm in the Press & Sun Bulletin's Reader's Choice awards. There is no documented M&A, funding activity, or recent product launches in the available data.

Name

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP

Legal name

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP

Website

https://hhk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP is a full-service regional law firm founded in 1901, headquartered in Binghamton, NY, operating 14 offices across New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. It serves corporations, family-owned businesses, individuals, not-for-profits, and public sector entities across 22 practice areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law practice
• Litigation representation
• Estate planning services
• Real estate law

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Traditional law firm revenue through hourly fees, fixed fees for specific services, and contingency arrangements where applicable. Services span across 22 practice areas including litigation, corporate law, real estate, estate planning, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP is a full-service regional law firm providing legal counsel across 22 practice areas to individuals, businesses, non-profits, and public sector entities. Services span banking and financial services, business/corporate/securities law, commercial and residential real estate, litigation, estate planning, family law, criminal defense, intellectual property, labor and employment, tax, workers' compensation, and zoning/land use matters. The firm delivers these services through 14 office locations across New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey, billed via hourly fees, fixed fees, or contingency arrangements.

Product overview

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP is a full-service regional law firm offering comprehensive legal services through a network of 15 offices across New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. The firm provides client-centered legal counsel spanning 21 distinct practice areas including litigation, corporate law, real estate, estate planning, labor and employment, and workers' compensation. Rather than a unified software platform, the firm offers legal services as practice-area specializations delivered by attorneys with expertise across these domains. Services are provided to individuals, families, businesses (from startups to international corporations), not-for-profit organizations, and public sector entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking & Financial Services Legal counsel for banking institutions and financial services companies including regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation.
• Business, Corporate, & Securities Law Corporate governance, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions, and business formation legal services.
• Commercial & Residential Real Estate Real estate transactions, leasing, financing, land use, and zoning legal services for commercial and residential properties.
• Construction Law Legal representation for owners, developers, sureties, contractors, and subcontractors in construction projects and disputes.
• Criminal Defense Defense representation for criminal charges including DUI matters and other violations.
• Cybersecurity Legal counsel on cybersecurity matters, data protection, and compliance requirements.
• Elder Law & Guardianships Legal services for seniors including guardianship proceedings, long-term care planning, and asset protection.
• Energy & Environmental Law Legal counsel on energy regulations, environmental compliance, and natural resource matters.
• Health Law Healthcare regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and legal services for healthcare providers and organizations.
• Intellectual Property Patent, trademark, and copyright protection and enforcement legal services.
• Labor & Employment Employment law counsel including workplace policies, disputes, and labor relations matters.
• Litigation Civil and commercial litigation representation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Matrimonial & Family Law Family law matters including divorce, custody, support, and protection from abuse proceedings.
• Not-for-Profit Corporations & Foundations Legal services for nonprofit organizations including formation, governance, and compliance.
• Pension & Employee Benefits Employee benefit plan design, administration, and compliance legal counsel.
• Personal Injury Representation for individuals seeking compensation for injuries and damages.
• Tax Assessment Real property tax assessment challenges and condemnation proceedings.
• Tax Law Tax planning, estate tax minimization, and tax controversy legal services.
• Wills, Trusts, & Estates Estate planning, will and trust drafting, estate administration, and probate services.
• Workers' Compensation & Disability Benefits Law Representation for injured workers and employers in workers' compensation claims and disability benefits matters.
• Zoning, Land Use, & Development Land use approvals, zoning variances, and development project permitting services.

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bond, Schoeneck & King: Bond is a similarly sized Upstate New York-based full-service law firm with comparable breadth across business, litigation, real estate, and trusts/estates. It directly competes with HH&K for regional corporate and institutional clients across the same NY geography.
• Barclay Damon: Multi-office Northeast full-service firm offering corporate, real estate, litigation, and tax services across NY and other Northeast markets. Overlaps with HH&K on practice mix, mid-market client focus, and regional positioning.
• Hodgson Russ: Large NY-based full-service law firm with offices across Upstate NY and into the Northeast. Competes head-to-head with HH&K in corporate, real estate, environmental, and litigation matters for institutional and mid-market clients.
• Lippes Mathias: Buffalo-headquartered full-service firm (formed from the merger with Harter Secrest & Emery) with extensive Upstate NY presence. Closely comparable in scale, practice breadth, and regional mid-market orientation.
• Tully Rinckey: Albany-headquartered full-service firm with multi-office NY and DC presence. Directly competes with HH&K on government, labor/employment, family, and litigation matters in the Capital Region and Upstate markets.
• Whiteman Osterman & Hanna: Albany-based full-service firm with strong institutional/government practice. Comparable to HH&K in Upstate NY presence, practice breadth, and reliance on traditional partner-led model.
• Stevens & Lee: Large Pennsylvania-based regional full-service firm with multi-state reach. Directly comparable to HH&K in Pennsylvania office coverage, mid-market corporate client focus, and full-service practice breadth.
• McCarter & English: Northeast regional full-service firm with offices across NY, NJ, PA, and beyond. Comparable in scale, practice mix (corporate, litigation, real estate, IP), and focus on mid-market institutional clients in HH&K's geography.
• Phillips Lytle: Buffalo-headquartered full-service firm serving NY and broader Northeast clients. Directly comparable to HH&K in scale, traditional professional services model, and Upstate NY regional franchise.

Broad incumbents

• Jackson Lewis: Larger national firm specializing in labor and employment law with broad geographic coverage. Overlaps with HH&K's labor/employment practice and competes for employer clients across the Northeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hhkattorneys
• Facebookfacebook.com/hinmanhowardandkattell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1393301

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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