Warshaw Burstein LLP

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Warshaw Burstein LLP

With roots dating back to 1927, Warshaw Burstein, LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in New York City that has distinguished itself through superior and cost-effective legal services, and personalized client care and attention.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association. *

Warshaw Burstein LLP

Warshaw Burstein LLP

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls

With roots dating back to 1927, Warshaw Burstein, LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in New York City that has distinguished itself through superior and cost-effective legal services, and personalized client care and attention.

This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association. *

Firm Overview

At Warshaw Burstein, LLP, we strive to serve our clients with the highest levels of skill, quality and efficiency. This Martindale Avvo profile is managed and maintained by James Wolff, Corporate Counsel to Warshaw Burstein LLP, and is dedicated to the representation of Business Transactional clients.

OUR PRACTICE IS FOUNDED ON:
Experience: Many of our partners have decades of experience and our clients benefit from their formidable business and legal knowledge. The insight and expertise of our attorneys translate directly into exceptional advice and service.

Personal and customized client service: Our attorneys work closely with clients to provide solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. The long-standing relationships we have with many of our clients attest to the excellence of our service.

Cost sensitivity: While providing outstanding service is our paramount concern, we maintain great vigilance in controlling costs by ensuring that matters are staffed efficiently and cost-effectively.

At Warshaw Burstein, we pride ourselves on having attracted and retained a talented group of attorneys who provide legal services of a quality at least equal to those of larger New York law firms, but with the personal client attention and cost structure of a boutique law firm.

Main Office

Main Office
575 Lexington Ave
7th Fl.
New York, NY 10022

Phone

(212) 984-7795

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

1/2 Hr

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

To be determined on a case by case basis.

Hourly Rates

550

Office Information
Office Hours

9am-5pm

Office Manager

Shari Beckerman

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

English

Business

Our corporate governance and general business lawyers are a diversified group, highly qualified to handle virtually any type of commercial transaction on behalf of a wide range of individuals and companies.

Our corporate governance and general business lawyers are a diversified group, highly qualified to handle virtually any type of commercial transaction on behalf of a wide range of individuals and companies, including start-ups or large established entities, domestic or foreign, or public or private, as well as individuals. We invite you to our website to learn more as to specific practice areas that may relate to your matter. We also have extensive experience representing individuals serving on boards of directors. Our areas of expertise include:

Forming and counseling start-up businesses
General corporate counseling, including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
Advising corporate officers and directors on their supervisory and legal obligations
Preparing shareholder agreements and commercial contracts
Mergers and Acquisitions
Financing
Cybersecurity and privacy

Our lawyers draw on their varied experiences and their sound judgment to formulate innovative and practical ideas and solutions to problems for our clients in the various industries in which they are engaged. The industries represented by our clients include: apparel, art, banking, construction, consulting, diamonds, entertainment, financial services, hotels and hospitality, manufacturing, media and internet businesses, private equity, professional services, retailing, securities, sports, telecommunications and food and beverage, just to mention a few.

We help clients navigate data security and privacy matters and address their cybersecurity risks. We help clients develop and implement privacy, document retention and security policies and compliance programs. We advise our clients on governance issues and board responsibilities concerning data security and on how to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks and data breaches. We also represent clients in their interactions with regulators.

What are your firm's strengths and style?

“At Warshaw Burstein, we pride ourselves on having attracted and retained a talented group of attorneys who provide legal services of a quality at least equal to those of larger New York law firms, but with the personal client attention and cost structure of a boutique law firm.”

- Frederick R. Cummings, Jr., Managing Partner

Warshaw Burstein LLP
James Wolff

Mr. Wolff is an experienced corporate and transactional lawyer whose practice focuses primarily on corporate and business counseling, corporate governance, securities, and transactions.

Mr. Wolff possesses an extensive and diverse background in various legal domains, including debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate finance. He provides counsel to both nascent and established entities on a comprehensive spectrum of corporate issues, encompassing entity structuring and formation, corporate governance, employment and separation agreements, and transactions involving the acquisition and disposition of businesses. His representation extends to companies within the emerging technologies sector, including but not limited to, those engaged in commercial space and aerospace, robotics, software and artificial intelligence, 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and consumer products.

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Wolff spent several years working with established emerging technologies companies and guiding their strategic development and growth. This includes cofounding Deep Space Industries, among other ventures.

Representative Matters of James Wolff
Representation of a water filtration technology company in a Series A Regulation D offering in excess of $50 million.

Representation of a consumer product technology company in defense of a Federal District court labor and employment lawsuit.

Representation of a domestic software technology company in negotiating and drafting a multi-phase Master Services Agreement with an international sovereign government.

Representation of multiple C-Suite executives of a software technology company in a corporate governance dispute matter.

AFFILIATIONS
United Nations Association, Southern District of New York, Executive Board Member
National Space Society, Board of Directors: Policy Leadership Team: Advocacy Manager
Space Court Foundation, Director of Development
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

PRESENTATIONS
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Understanding Cryptocurrency, 2018
New York State Society of CPA Litigation Services Conference Speaker, 2018
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Commercial Space Regulatory Trends, 2018
Adelphi University, Business Law Lecture, 2019
Queens County Bar Association, M&A Sale of Business Assets CLE Presentation, 2023
Queens County Bar Association, Mastering Time of Essence CLE Workshop, 2024

AWARDS/HONORS
Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion, 2017-2024
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business and Corporate Award, 2021-2024
American Registry Client Champion Award, 2018-2023
American Registry America's Most Honored Lawyers Award, 2023
Top Attorneys in Metro New York Rising Stars, 2023
NASA Entrepreneur's Challenge Award, 2023

License

Bar Number: 5523204
New York, 2017

Education

Johns Hopkins University
B.A., 2012

New York Law School
J.D., 2016

Warshaw Burstein LLP
James Wolff

Mr. Wolff is an experienced corporate and transactional lawyer whose practice focuses primarily on corporate and business counseling, corporate governance, securities, and transactions.

Mr. Wolff possesses an extensive and diverse background in various legal domains, including debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate finance. He provides counsel to both nascent and established entities on a comprehensive spectrum of corporate issues, encompassing entity structuring and formation, corporate governance, employment and separation agreements, and transactions involving the acquisition and disposition of businesses. His representation extends to companies within the emerging technologies sector, including but not limited to, those engaged in commercial space and aerospace, robotics, software and artificial intelligence, 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and consumer products.

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Wolff spent several years working with established emerging technologies companies and guiding their strategic development and growth. This includes cofounding Deep Space Industries, among other ventures.

Representative Matters of James Wolff
Representation of a water filtration technology company in a Series A Regulation D offering in excess of $50 million.

Representation of a consumer product technology company in defense of a Federal District court labor and employment lawsuit.

Representation of a domestic software technology company in negotiating and drafting a multi-phase Master Services Agreement with an international sovereign government.

Representation of multiple C-Suite executives of a software technology company in a corporate governance dispute matter.

AFFILIATIONS
United Nations Association, Southern District of New York, Executive Board Member
National Space Society, Board of Directors: Policy Leadership Team: Advocacy Manager
Space Court Foundation, Director of Development
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

PRESENTATIONS
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Understanding Cryptocurrency, 2018
New York State Society of CPA Litigation Services Conference Speaker, 2018
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Commercial Space Regulatory Trends, 2018
Adelphi University, Business Law Lecture, 2019
Queens County Bar Association, M&A Sale of Business Assets CLE Presentation, 2023
Queens County Bar Association, Mastering Time of Essence CLE Workshop, 2024

AWARDS/HONORS
Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion, 2017-2024
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business and Corporate Award, 2021-2024
American Registry Client Champion Award, 2018-2023
American Registry America's Most Honored Lawyers Award, 2023
Top Attorneys in Metro New York Rising Stars, 2023
NASA Entrepreneur's Challenge Award, 2023

License

Bar Number: 5523204
New York, 2017

Education

Johns Hopkins University B.A., 2012


New York Law School J.D., 2016


Firm Overview

At Warshaw Burstein, LLP, we strive to serve our clients with the highest levels of skill, quality and efficiency. This Martindale Avvo profile is managed and maintained by James Wolff, Corporate Counsel to Warshaw Burstein LLP, and is dedicated to the representation of Business Transactional clients.

OUR PRACTICE IS FOUNDED ON:
Experience: Many of our partners have decades of experience and our clients benefit from their formidable business and legal knowledge. The insight and expertise of our attorneys translate directly into exceptional advice and service.

Personal and customized client service: Our attorneys work closely with clients to provide solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. The long-standing relationships we have with many of our clients attest to the excellence of our service.

Cost sensitivity: While providing outstanding service is our paramount concern, we maintain great vigilance in controlling costs by ensuring that matters are staffed efficiently and cost-effectively.

At Warshaw Burstein, we pride ourselves on having attracted and retained a talented group of attorneys who provide legal services of a quality at least equal to those of larger New York law firms, but with the personal client attention and cost structure of a boutique law firm.

Main Office

Main Office
575 Lexington Ave
7th Fl.
New York, NY 10022

Phone

(212) 984-7795

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

1/2 Hr

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

To be determined on a case by case basis.

Hourly Rates

550

Office Information
Office Hours

9am-5pm

Office Manager

Shari Beckerman

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

English

Business

Our corporate governance and general business lawyers are a diversified group, highly qualified to handle virtually any type of commercial transaction on behalf of a wide range of individuals and companies.

Our corporate governance and general business lawyers are a diversified group, highly qualified to handle virtually any type of commercial transaction on behalf of a wide range of individuals and companies, including start-ups or large established entities, domestic or foreign, or public or private, as well as individuals. We invite you to our website to learn more as to specific practice areas that may relate to your matter. We also have extensive experience representing individuals serving on boards of directors. Our areas of expertise include:

Forming and counseling start-up businesses
General corporate counseling, including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
Advising corporate officers and directors on their supervisory and legal obligations
Preparing shareholder agreements and commercial contracts
Mergers and Acquisitions
Financing
Cybersecurity and privacy

Our lawyers draw on their varied experiences and their sound judgment to formulate innovative and practical ideas and solutions to problems for our clients in the various industries in which they are engaged. The industries represented by our clients include: apparel, art, banking, construction, consulting, diamonds, entertainment, financial services, hotels and hospitality, manufacturing, media and internet businesses, private equity, professional services, retailing, securities, sports, telecommunications and food and beverage, just to mention a few.

We help clients navigate data security and privacy matters and address their cybersecurity risks. We help clients develop and implement privacy, document retention and security policies and compliance programs. We advise our clients on governance issues and board responsibilities concerning data security and on how to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks and data breaches. We also represent clients in their interactions with regulators.

What are your firm's strengths and style?

“At Warshaw Burstein, we pride ourselves on having attracted and retained a talented group of attorneys who provide legal services of a quality at least equal to those of larger New York law firms, but with the personal client attention and cost structure of a boutique law firm.”

- Frederick R. Cummings, Jr., Managing Partner

Warshaw Burstein LLP
James Wolff

Mr. Wolff is an experienced corporate and transactional lawyer whose practice focuses primarily on corporate and business counseling, corporate governance, securities, and transactions.

Mr. Wolff possesses an extensive and diverse background in various legal domains, including debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate finance. He provides counsel to both nascent and established entities on a comprehensive spectrum of corporate issues, encompassing entity structuring and formation, corporate governance, employment and separation agreements, and transactions involving the acquisition and disposition of businesses. His representation extends to companies within the emerging technologies sector, including but not limited to, those engaged in commercial space and aerospace, robotics, software and artificial intelligence, 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and consumer products.

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Wolff spent several years working with established emerging technologies companies and guiding their strategic development and growth. This includes cofounding Deep Space Industries, among other ventures.

Representative Matters of James Wolff
Representation of a water filtration technology company in a Series A Regulation D offering in excess of $50 million.

Representation of a consumer product technology company in defense of a Federal District court labor and employment lawsuit.

Representation of a domestic software technology company in negotiating and drafting a multi-phase Master Services Agreement with an international sovereign government.

Representation of multiple C-Suite executives of a software technology company in a corporate governance dispute matter.

AFFILIATIONS
United Nations Association, Southern District of New York, Executive Board Member
National Space Society, Board of Directors: Policy Leadership Team: Advocacy Manager
Space Court Foundation, Director of Development
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

PRESENTATIONS
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Understanding Cryptocurrency, 2018
New York State Society of CPA Litigation Services Conference Speaker, 2018
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Commercial Space Regulatory Trends, 2018
Adelphi University, Business Law Lecture, 2019
Queens County Bar Association, M&A Sale of Business Assets CLE Presentation, 2023
Queens County Bar Association, Mastering Time of Essence CLE Workshop, 2024

AWARDS/HONORS
Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion, 2017-2024
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business and Corporate Award, 2021-2024
American Registry Client Champion Award, 2018-2023
American Registry America's Most Honored Lawyers Award, 2023
Top Attorneys in Metro New York Rising Stars, 2023
NASA Entrepreneur's Challenge Award, 2023

License

Bar Number: 5523204
New York, 2017

Education

Johns Hopkins University
B.A., 2012

New York Law School
J.D., 2016

Warshaw Burstein LLP
James Wolff

Mr. Wolff is an experienced corporate and transactional lawyer whose practice focuses primarily on corporate and business counseling, corporate governance, securities, and transactions.

Mr. Wolff possesses an extensive and diverse background in various legal domains, including debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and corporate finance. He provides counsel to both nascent and established entities on a comprehensive spectrum of corporate issues, encompassing entity structuring and formation, corporate governance, employment and separation agreements, and transactions involving the acquisition and disposition of businesses. His representation extends to companies within the emerging technologies sector, including but not limited to, those engaged in commercial space and aerospace, robotics, software and artificial intelligence, 3D printing and advanced manufacturing, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and consumer products.

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Wolff spent several years working with established emerging technologies companies and guiding their strategic development and growth. This includes cofounding Deep Space Industries, among other ventures.

Representative Matters of James Wolff
Representation of a water filtration technology company in a Series A Regulation D offering in excess of $50 million.

Representation of a consumer product technology company in defense of a Federal District court labor and employment lawsuit.

Representation of a domestic software technology company in negotiating and drafting a multi-phase Master Services Agreement with an international sovereign government.

Representation of multiple C-Suite executives of a software technology company in a corporate governance dispute matter.

AFFILIATIONS
United Nations Association, Southern District of New York, Executive Board Member
National Space Society, Board of Directors: Policy Leadership Team: Advocacy Manager
Space Court Foundation, Director of Development
New York City Bar Association
New York State Bar Association

PRESENTATIONS
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Understanding Cryptocurrency, 2018
New York State Society of CPA Litigation Services Conference Speaker, 2018
Lawline CLE Course Lecture, Commercial Space Regulatory Trends, 2018
Adelphi University, Business Law Lecture, 2019
Queens County Bar Association, M&A Sale of Business Assets CLE Presentation, 2023
Queens County Bar Association, Mastering Time of Essence CLE Workshop, 2024

AWARDS/HONORS
Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion, 2017-2024
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Business and Corporate Award, 2021-2024
American Registry Client Champion Award, 2018-2023
American Registry America's Most Honored Lawyers Award, 2023
Top Attorneys in Metro New York Rising Stars, 2023
NASA Entrepreneur's Challenge Award, 2023

License

Bar Number: 5523204
New York, 2017

Education

Johns Hopkins University B.A., 2012


New York Law School J.D., 2016


This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association. *

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This lawyer is licensed to practice in New York and has no record of discipline from the New York bar association. *

* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.