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Dorf Nelson & Zauderer Attorney
About Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP

Where Excellence Meets Advocacy: Your Premier Law Firm of Choice.

For over three decades, Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP has stood as a distinguished U.S. law firm. Each of our practice areas commands respect, and our lawyers are nationally acknowledged for their unwavering dedication to advocating for our clients' interests. Throughout our rich history, we have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of legal practice, lawyer training, and business risk management.

Our distinction lies not in sheer size, measured by offices or lawyers, but in our commitment to becoming the preferred choice for clients facing their most complex legal challenges, significant business transactions, and critical disputes.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Committed to realizing our clients' objectives, we operate based on principles of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, cultivating a cooperative stance toward achieving excellence in legal services.

Our Vision

Our Vision

Striving to stand out as a business law firm renowned for innovation and client-centricity, we aim to excel in navigating the intricate landscape of corporate law.

Our Commitment

Our Commitment

Our commitment is not only to drive client success but also to actively contribute to favorable business outcomes.

Overview

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP is a national law firm with offices in New York, California, and New Jersey. The Firm has been providing legal services and solutions to corporations, entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and successful companies for over 30 years in the practice areas of litigation, corporate law, tax law, commercial real estate and land use, intellectual property, life sciences, labor and employment law, matrimonial and family law, cybersecurity, data privacy and AI, commercial and real property finance, trusts and estates, professional liability defense and healthcare and general liability defense. DNZ's attorneys are highly qualified and experienced leaders in their respective fields and are supported by a team of experienced and knowledgeable staff. Our attorneys are frequently invited as guest lecturers and keynote speakers for leading businesses and organizations, while continually enhancing their skills by attending professional education programs and training events throughout the year.

At DNZ, we look beyond the obvious to craft innovative legal and business solutions that deliver measurable results. Our advice is always tailored to each client's commercial realities and personal circumstances, ensuring practical, strategic outcomes. The best testament to our approach is the steadily growing roster of clients who trust us with their most important matters.

Chambers

Awards & Recognitions

Our firm is ranked by Chambers and Partners' Spotlight New York 2026 guide as a leading law firm in the area of Commercial Litigation.

Gavel

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our firm is privileged to have distinguished judges offering their expertise in arbitration and mediation cases.

Exceptional Talent

With a track record spanning more than three decades, our law firm has consistently delivered results.

Our Strength

Meet Our Attorneys

Our legal team has a distinguished record of successfully handling and defending complex business, financial, and commercial litigation in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and mediations. The firm has earned recognition from Chambers and Partners® for its capabilities in commercial litigation, and many of our attorneys have been recognized as New York Metro Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Excellence

Client-Centric Care

Beyond outcomes, we define our firm by its character and by the client-centric approach we bring to every matter. We listen deeply, respect each client's concerns, and provide responsive, practical counsel tailored to their business realities and personal circumstances, partnering with clients to achieve solutions that make sense for them.