Decisive counsel.
Uncommon results.
1 Columbia Law Group is a multi-practice firm built for the moments that matter — when the outcome defines what happens next.
Practice Areas
Eight disciplines. One standard.
Deep expertise across the areas most likely to change the trajectory of your life or business.
Criminal Defense
Aggressive defense against felony and misdemeanor charges — from arraignment to appeal.
Civil Litigation
Battle-tested trial lawyers resolving complex disputes with strategic clarity.
Contract Law
Draft, review, and enforce agreements that protect what you've built.
IRS & Tax Law
Audit defense, back-tax resolution, and offshore compliance without the panic.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, and support — handled with discretion and precision.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and legacy strategies for the next hundred years.
Business Law
Formation, M&A, and general counsel for founders and established firms.
Personal Injury
Maximum recovery for accident, negligence, and catastrophic injury clients.
Notable Wins
Results, in the record.
- $14.2MJury VerdictCommercial Litigation
Recovered damages for a manufacturing client in a breach-of-contract trial.
- DismissedAll ChargesCriminal Defense
Federal wire-fraud indictment dismissed after 18-month pretrial defense.
- $4.8MTax SettlementIRS & Tax
Reduced client's disputed tax liability by 87% through offer in compromise.
- $9.1MEstate PreservedEstate Planning
Structured multi-generational trust shielding family assets from probate.
- AcquittedFull VerdictCriminal Defense
Not-guilty verdict in high-profile white-collar case after three-week trial.
- $22MSettlementCivil Litigation
Class-action settlement negotiated on behalf of 400+ plaintiffs.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case summaries are illustrative.
Our Attorneys
Diverse counsel. One standard.
Seasoned trial lawyers and rising litigators from different backgrounds, united by a relentless commitment to your outcome.
Jonathan R. Sterling
Managing Partner · Board-Certified Trial Attorney
Thirty years of high-stakes litigation across state and federal courts. Former federal prosecutor and fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Elena M. Voss
Partner · Criminal Defense
A former public defender who has tried more than 100 cases. Known for dismantling prosecutions with precision and tenacity.
David S. Chen
Senior Associate · Business & Tax
Corporate transactions and tax controversy counsel for founders, funds, and family offices. Brings calm clarity to complex financial disputes.
Marcus A. Reid
Partner · Civil Litigation
Trial lawyer with a track record in class actions, catastrophic injury, and commercial disputes. Respected for closing arguments that move juries.
Sarah K. Whitfield
Partner · Family & Estate
Guides families through divorce, custody, and generational wealth planning with discretion and steady advocacy.
Priya N. Nair
Associate · Litigation
Rising litigator focused on civil rights, employment, and appellate work. Known for writing briefs that win before oral argument begins.
Client Voices
Trusted when it counts most.
“They walked into court prepared like it was the only case they had. It changed my life.”
“Every question answered, every deadline met. The most professional firm I've ever hired.”
“They turned an IRS nightmare into a manageable plan. I sleep at night again.”
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