Boutique trial counsel for high-stakes legal matters

Counsel for High-Stakes Decisions

Dorbar & Associates helps executives, families, and businesses navigate complex disputes with clear strategy, courtroom discipline, and confidential one-to-one guidance.

Confidential case assessment
Senior attorney-led strategy
Attorney in professional setting
Recent Result $8.5M Commercial dispute resolved before trial
Private consultations available this week
25+

Years Experience

$125M+

Matters Advised

500+

Disputes Resolved

Who We Are

Quiet Strategy. Serious Results.

Dorbar & Associates pairs courtroom discipline with discreet, senior-level counsel. We help clients understand their options clearly, protect what matters, and move forward with a strategy built for the stakes of the moment.

01 Attorney-led from day one

Your matter is guided by experienced counsel, not passed through layers of process.

02 Built for sensitive matters

We keep communication private, practical, and focused on outcomes.

Richard Dorbar

Managing Partner

Our legal team
25+

Years of

Legal Excellence

What We Do

Focused Practice Areas

Precise counsel for disputes, transactions, and personal matters where strategy, discretion, and timing matter.

Practice Area

Corporate Law

Board-level guidance for transactions, governance, and complex business risk.

Practice Area

Family Law

Discreet representation for divorce, custody, support, and family transitions.

Practice Area

Real Estate Law

Practical counsel for property transactions, development issues, and disputes.

Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Trial-ready defense for charges that threaten reputation, freedom, and career.

Practice Area

Intellectual Property

Protection strategies for brands, inventions, licensing, and technology assets.

Practice Area

Employment Law

Clear guidance for workplace disputes, contracts, investigations, and claims.

Need a private legal strategy session?

Track Record

Results Built Through Preparation

Selected outcomes from complex matters where disciplined strategy, careful timing, and trial readiness shaped the result.

$125M+

Value Protected

500+

Matters Resolved

15+

Senior Attorneys

25+

Years in Practice

Corporate Litigation

Breach of Contract Victory

Represented a technology company in a contract dispute involving cross-border delivery obligations and delayed revenue recognition. A focused negotiation strategy protected the client's commercial relationships while securing a favorable resolution.

Value Protected
$4.2 Million
Client: Technology Corporation (Confidential)
Breach of Contract Victory
2024 Win
Medical Malpractice Settlement
Record Settlement
Personal Injury

Medical Malpractice Settlement

Guided a family through a sensitive professional negligence matter involving long-term care needs and complex medical evidence. The matter resolved confidentially with compensation structured around future stability.

Compensation Awarded
$8.7 Million
Client: J.M. & Family
Federal Fraud Acquittal

Complete Acquittal Victory

Represented an executive facing a reputation-sensitive investigation. Early evidence review, witness preparation, and a disciplined defense strategy helped resolve the matter without public trial exposure.

Result Achieved
Matter Closed
Client: Executive (Name Withheld)
Complete Acquittal Victory
Not Guilty
Client Success Stories

Trusted When Stakes Matter

Clients come to us for clear judgment, private communication, and a steady hand through complicated legal moments.

“Dorbar gave us calm, precise guidance through a merger that had real operational risk. Every call ended with a clearer decision.”
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Michael James

Founder, Atlas Systems

“They handled a sensitive situation with discretion and strength. I always understood what was happening and why it mattered.”
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Sarah Mitchell

Private Family Matter

“Their defense work was disciplined, private, and prepared. They protected my reputation while building a strategy I could trust.”
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Michael Rodriguez

Executive Defense

“The team simplified a complicated real estate dispute and negotiated from a position of strength. The result protected the project.”
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Elena Carter

Commercial Property Owner

“They understood the legal and business consequences of our IP issue, then moved quickly without making the process noisy.”
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David Chen

Technology Company Counsel

Contact Us

A Confidential Conversation

Tell us what is happening, and a member of our legal team will help identify the next practical step.

Request a Private Review

Your message is confidential. We usually respond within one business day.

No attorney-client relationship is formed until representation is confirmed.

Direct Contact

OFFICE ADDRESS

123 Legan Plaza, 1000 New York, NY 1001

Bar Admissions
  • New York State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Cir.
  • American Bar Association
Confidential All communications attorney-privileged
Response Time

Within one business day — urgent matters given priority.

Business Hours

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

Urgent Matters

Priority Response

Insights & Resources

From the Legal Journal

Plain-language analysis for business leaders, families, and professionals making legal decisions before pressure builds.

New SEC Regulations: Key Guidance for Corporate Leaders Corporate Law
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September 9, 2025

Author

By

Richard Dorbar

New SEC Regulations: Key Guidance for Corporate Leaders

A practical briefing for executives reviewing disclosure controls, board oversight, and investor communication.

M&A Activity Reaches Record Highs: Strategic Considerations Corporate Law
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September 26, 2025

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By

Michael Rodriguez

M&A Activity Reaches Record Highs: Strategic Considerations

How buyers and sellers can prepare for diligence, valuation pressure, and post-closing risk in active deal markets.

Estate Tax Changes: Strategies for High-Worth Families Private Client
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September 1, 2025

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By

David Chen

Estate Tax Changes: Strategies for High-Worth Families

Planning ideas for families reviewing wealth transfer, business succession, charitable giving, and privacy.

New SEC Regulations: Key Guidance for Corporate Leaders Corporate Law
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September 9, 2025

Author

By

Richard Dorbar

New SEC Regulations: Key Guidance for Corporate Leaders

A practical briefing for executives reviewing disclosure controls, board oversight, and investor communication.

M&A Activity Reaches Record Highs: Strategic Considerations Corporate Law
Clock

September 26, 2025

Author

By

Michael Rodriguez

M&A Activity Reaches Record Highs: Strategic Considerations

How buyers and sellers can prepare for diligence, valuation pressure, and post-closing risk in active deal markets.

Estate Tax Changes: Strategies for High-Worth Families Private Client
Clock

September 1, 2025

Author

By

David Chen

Estate Tax Changes: Strategies for High-Worth Families

Planning ideas for families reviewing wealth transfer, business succession, charitable giving, and privacy.

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