What Greenberg Freeman does

Greenberg Freeman LLP is a boutique law firm headquartered at 110 East 59th Street in Midtown Manhattan, providing legal representation across eight practice areas: business and commercial litigation, professional malpractice, employment litigation and counseling, fiduciary and estate litigation, trusts and estates and charitable organizations, intellectual property, environmental litigation and counseling, and corporate law. The firm is structured as a partnership owned and operated by its three partners: founding partners Sanford H. Greenberg and Michael A. Freeman, and partner Stacey F. Greenberg. All partners previously practiced at large national law firms including Proskauer Rose LLP, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and Pepper Hamilton LLP, bringing combined legal experience of over 90 years. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a lean boutique structure.

The firm serves four primary customer segments: publicly traded corporations requiring sophisticated commercial representation, privately held businesses seeking counsel from formation through dissolution, high net worth individuals and families needing estate planning and fiduciary representation, and charitable organizations requiring governance and compliance advice. Documented engagements span federal and state trial and appellate courts, with matters involving breach of contract, whistleblower claims, environmental contamination, intellectual property disputes, and estate litigation. Notable results include a New York Court of Appeals 5-1 victory, a $2.2 million punitive damages award, and multiple dismissals in federal actions.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and built almost entirely on professional referrals, including from top-tier international law firms seeking cost-effective local counsel, satisfied repeat clients, and former opposing counsel. Revenue derives primarily from hourly billing, with the firm explicitly stating its rates are significantly lower than comparable attorneys at larger national law firms due to lean operations. Alternative fee arrangements including contingency and flat-rate billing are offered in appropriate matters. The firm does not develop proprietary technology and operates without external investment, funding rounds, or a parent company.

Name

Greenberg Freeman

Legal name

Greenberg Freeman LLP

Website

https://greenbergfreeman.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenberg Freeman is a boutique Manhattan law firm of three partners offering litigation and counseling across commercial, employment, trusts and estates, IP, and environmental practices, serving publicly traded companies, private businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial litigation services
• Employment law counsel
• Trusts and estates planning
• Intellectual property law
• Corporate legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly rate billing for litigation and legal counseling services. The firm explicitly states their rates are significantly lower than comparable attorneys at larger law firms due to their lean and efficient operations.
2. Alternative Fee Arrangements: The firm offers contingency fee arrangements in appropriate cases (such as certain professional malpractice claims) and flat rate billing options to provide cost predictability for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Greenberg Freeman LLP is a boutique law firm in Midtown Manhattan providing legal representation and counseling across eight practice areas: business and commercial litigation, professional malpractice, employment litigation and counseling, fiduciary and estate litigation, trusts and estates and charitable organizations, intellectual property, environmental litigation and counseling, and corporate law. The firm serves publicly traded companies, private businesses, charitable organizations, and high net worth individuals.

Product overview

Greenberg Freeman LLP is a boutique law firm offering legal services as a unified practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The firm's service portfolio consists of eight distinct practice areas: Business and Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice, Employment Litigation and Counseling, Fiduciary and Estate Litigation, Trusts and Estates and Charitable Organizations, Intellectual Property, Environmental Litigation and Counseling, and Corporate Law. These practice areas are integrated under one firm structure, with attorneys cross-practicing across multiple areas to serve clients in various legal matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business and Commercial Litigation Legal representation in lawsuits involving breach of contract, disputes among business owners, and other business-related claims in federal, state, and appellate courts. For publicly traded companies, privately held businesses, and individuals involved in commercial disputes.
• Professional Malpractice Prosecuting and defending claims arising from errors or omissions by lawyers, accountants, or other business professionals. For clients harmed by professional negligence or professionals facing such claims.
• Employment Litigation and Counseling Counseling on labor and employment matters and litigating employment-related claims such as wrongful termination and sexual harassment. For employers and executives facing workplace disputes.
• Fiduciary and Estate Litigation Representing trustees, executors, beneficiaries, and others in litigation involving disputes over asset distribution and fiduciary misconduct. For fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and heirs in estate disputes.
• Trusts and Estates and Charitable Organizations Counseling on trust and estate planning and administration, wealth preservation, and charitable transfers, including estate tax planning and charitable giving vehicles. For high net worth individuals, families, and charitable organizations.
• Intellectual Property Trademark registration and litigating disputes involving intellectual property, such as trademarks and domain names. For brand owners and technology companies needing IP protection and enforcement.
• Environmental Litigation and Counseling Counseling and litigating on behalf of clients affected by petroleum or other environmental contaminants, including prosecution of environmental claims and defense of liability. For property owners and operators facing environmental contamination disputes.
• Corporate Law Advising privately held companies on formation, governance, sale, dissolution, and other business matters including strategic planning, drafting, and transactional assistance. For privately held businesses and their principals.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP: Boutique litigation firm with a strong employment-law practice and additional coverage in commercial and public-interest matters, comparable to Greenberg Freeman in being a multi-practice NYC boutique focused on plaintiff-side and counseling work.
• Wigdor LLP: NYC-based boutique law firm specializing in employment litigation and counseling, mirroring Greenberg Freeman's employment-litigation practice area and target client base of businesses and senior individuals.
• Phillips & Associates PLLC: NYC employment-litigation boutique; comparable to Greenberg Freeman's employment-litigation practice and mid-market business clientele, with a similar reliance on senior-attorney-driven service.
• Nesenoff & Miltenberg LLP: Mid-sized NYC commercial litigation boutique offering business litigation, employment, and IP services — closely comparable in size, scope, and mid-market commercial-litigation positioning to Greenberg Freeman.

Broad incumbents

• Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP: Major Am Law firm and prior employer of partner Stacey F. Greenberg; comparable as a corporate, litigation, and private-client incumbent from whose referrals Greenberg Freeman benefits.
• Proskauer Rose LLP: Major national law firm and prior employer of founding partners Sanford Greenberg and Michael Freeman; represents the type of full-service incumbent against which Greenberg Freeman competes on price while drawing lateral-style referrals.
• Pomerantz LLP: NYC-rooted firm with a strong commercial-litigation and securities practice; comparable in handling complex business disputes for corporate clients, though operating at substantially larger scale.

Emerging players

• Bursor & Fisher, P.A. Aggressive commercial and consumer litigation boutique with offices in NYC and other markets; comparable in leveraging senior-litigator credentials to win sophisticated commercial matters at boutique scale.
• Edelson PC: Plaintiff-side commercial and consumer-rights boutique with tech-enabled case acquisition; comparable to Greenberg Freeman in boutique commercial-litigation positioning, though differentiated by its plaintiff-side and tech-forward model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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