Shim & Associates

What Shim & Associates does

Shim & Associates, P.C. is a boutique law firm organized as a New Jersey Professional Corporation, operating from three offices in Fort Lee NJ, New York NY, and Bronxville NY. Founded in 2012 as Frecker & Shim LLC by Managing Partner Haejin Shim and rebranded under its current name in 2017, the firm delivers legal services across five practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance & Litigation Protection, Contracts, Nonprofit Law, and Art Law. Representation spans federal and state courts, mediation, and arbitration, with bar admissions covering New York and New Jersey as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and multiple U.S. District Courts.

The firm serves a horizontal mix of clients ranging from start-ups to publicly traded companies and nonprofit organizations across diverse industries, including e-commerce, software, manufacturing, insurance, real estate, hospitality, franchise, art management, design, beauty, automobile, and transportation. Core technology consists of standard legal platforms for case management, document handling, and client communication; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or software products are disclosed. The team consists of Managing Partner Haejin Shim and Of Counsel David O. Fuller, Jr.

Revenue is generated through professional services billing on hourly rates or fixed fees under quote-based, multi-year engagements; specific rates are not publicly disclosed. The firm pursues go-to-market through direct attorney-client relationships, a professional website, podcast and speaking engagements by the Managing Partner, and an extensive pro bono and board-service footprint across charitable and cultural organizations. There is no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A, indicating a founder-controlled operating model.

Name

Shim & Associates

Legal name

Shim & Associates, P.C.

Website

https://shimassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shim & Associates, P.C. is a boutique law firm headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with offices in New York City and Bronxville. Led by Managing Partner Haejin Shim and Of Counsel David O. Fuller, Jr., it delivers commercial litigation, corporate governance, contracts, nonprofit, and art law services to start-ups, publicly traded companies, nonprofits, and individuals across the New York–New Jersey region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial litigation services
• Corporate governance law
• Contract drafting review
• Nonprofit legal services
• Art transaction law

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Services: Professional legal services billed on hourly rates or fixed fees for matters including commercial litigation, corporate governance, contracts, nonprofit law, and art law. Services provided to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shim & Associates, P.C. is a law firm providing professional legal services across five practice areas: Commercial Litigation (federal and state court representation in disputes including breach of contract, partnership disputes, directors and officers liability, employment disputes, and fraud); Corporate Governance & Litigation Protection (business structure creation and board/management counseling); Contracts (drafting, review, and negotiation of distribution, purchase, lease, shareholder, employment, partnership, and joint venture agreements); Nonprofit Law (incorporation, tax-exemption, governance, and operational advisory); and Art Law (gallery, consignment, purchase, and commission agreements for artists, galleries, and collectors).

Product overview

Shim & Associates, P.C. is a law firm offering five distinct legal service areas as a single unified practice rather than a platform architecture. The core service portfolio includes Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance & Litigation Protection, Contracts, Nonprofit Law, and Art Law. These practice areas are delivered through a team of attorneys led by Managing Partner Haejin Shim, with services spanning civil lawsuits in federal and state courts, business formation, governance counseling, contract drafting and negotiation, nonprofit incorporation, and art transaction management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Litigation Legal representation of litigants in federal and state courts as well as in mediation and arbitration, resolving disputes involving breach of contract, negligence, directors and officers liability, partnership disputes, employment disputes, and fraud. For businesses and individuals across multiple industries.
• Corporate Governance & Litigation Protection Business structure creation and board of directors/management team counseling aimed at achieving business objectives within best practices frameworks. For business entities ranging from start-ups to publicly traded companies.
• Contracts Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts including distribution agreements, purchase agreements, commercial leases, assignments, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, partnership agreements, and joint venture agreements. For businesses engaged in commercial transactions.
• Nonprofit Law Incorporation of nonprofit organizations, tax-exemption status acquisition, corporate governance document drafting, and advisory services for nonprofit management and operations. For nonprofit organizations at formation and ongoing operational stages.
• Art Law Legal services for art transactions including gallery agreements, consignment agreements, purchase agreements, commission agreements, and art work management to preserve, protect, and enhance value. For artists, galleries, collectors, and art advocates.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Embers InternationalminorOthersCharitable organization that protects and empowers victims of injustice, creates access to opportunities and resources, and cultivates the next generation. Managing Partner Haejin Shim serves on the Board of Directors.
• International Justice MissionminorOthersGlobal organization protecting people in poverty from violence, working in 19 program offices in 11 countries to combat slavery, violence against women and children, and other forms of abuse.
• Restore NYCminorOthersNonprofit making freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States through innovative counseling, housing, and economic-empowerment solutions. Haejin Shim serves on the Board of Directors.
• Open Hands Legal ServicesminorOthersNonprofit providing free legal services directly to community members at host nonprofit organizations throughout NYC. Haejin Shim serves on the Board of Directors.
• The Father's Heart MinistriesminorOthersOrganization helping people move from dependency to dignity through programs including soup kitchen, food pantry, children's programs, job training, and legal aid desk. Haejin Shim serves on the Board of Directors.
• GoldenwoodminorOthersOrganization cultivating spiritual ecosystems to promote maturing vitality through comprehensive individual and communal programs. Haejin Shim serves on the Board of Directors.
• Center for Public JusticeminorOthersPolicy organization addressing justice issues. Haejin Shim serves on the Board of Directors.
• IAMCultureCareminorOthersOrganization collaborating with affiliates to nurture artists, creative catalysts, academics, and professionals, providing sanctuary for gathering, learning, collaborating, and creating.
• RAISEfashionminorOthersNetwork of fashion industry leaders providing pro bono consulting to Black-owned brands and individuals to advance equity of Black talent and break down barriers to entry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phillips Nizer LLP: Long-standing New York City boutique with overlapping corporate, commercial litigation, art law, and nonprofit practices. Comparable in scale and multi-practice positioning to Shim & Associates.
• Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selz PC: NYC mid-size firm widely recognized for its art law and entertainment practices alongside corporate and litigation work. Comparable art-law and corporate governance positioning.
• Pryor Cashman LLP: NYC full-service firm with a notable art law group and active commercial litigation practice. Comparable mix of art law, contracts, and litigation clients.
• Anderson Kill LLP: NYC-based boutique focused on commercial litigation and corporate counsel work. Similar boutique positioning serving business clients with litigation and governance needs.
• Herrick Feinstein LLP: NYC firm with a well-known art law practice group serving galleries, artists, and collectors. Directly overlaps Shim & Associates' art law service line.

Regional players

• McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP: New Jersey-headquartered full-service firm with NY offices. Competes for the same Northeast corporate, litigation, and nonprofit clients from a broader bench.
• Cole Schotz P.C. NJ-based full-service firm with NY office. Overlaps with Shim & Associates on corporate, litigation, and nonprofit work in the same Tri-State geography.
• Norris McLaughlin P.A. NJ-based mid-size firm serving business clients across corporate, litigation, and nonprofit matters. Comparable regional positioning and client profile.

Broad incumbents

• Lowenstein Sandler LLP: Large NJ-based full-service firm with significant NY presence. Competes in commercial litigation, corporate governance, and nonprofit matters at a larger scale.
• Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP: Established NYC mid-size firm with strong commercial litigation and corporate practices. Represents an incumbent competitor for the same business-client base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shim-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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