What is different about S&F?

Experience, Judgment and Understanding. Our partners have been practicing for an average of 24 years. Since we hire only experienced associates, the average for all attorneys in the firm is 18 years in practice. This experience and maturity means that our clients benefit from seasoned judgment and a sympathetic understanding of their situation. We are able to serve not merely as technicians, but as true counselors, advising clients, their businesses, and their families, as they grow and evolve.

Clients expect their lawyers to ‘do what they say they’re going to do.’ How does S&F meet this important obligation?

By doing more than we say we are going to do. Any lawyer can say he will take care of the problems you know you have. We pride ourselves on anticipating unintended consequences, knowing our clients well, and foreseeing problems before they become apparent. It is our broad experience and the personal involvement of our most experienced lawyers that enables us to anticipate problems, as well as to provide imaginative, effective solutions. Our follow-through and attention to detail assures that we do what we say we are going to do – our imagination, insight, enthusiasm and intensity enables us to do what we didn’t say, and that is why our clients truly value our services.

How does S&F respond to client needs?

We approach every matter we handle, for every client, as one step in our ongoing relationship with that client. This means that even when a new client seeks us out for our expertise on a particular and limited problem, we approach this not as an isolated project, but as the base on which to build an enduring relationship. For new clients therefore, as well as for existing clients, we make sure that work is handled expeditiously, efficiently and economically. Because we do, in fact, treat every client as our best, every client receives our best efforts, our undivided attention and the full benefit of our skill and experience.