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Proven Track Record
Case Results That Speak
Selected victories from our litigation practice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Corporate Litigation
$14.2M
Personal Injury Verdict
Secured a landmark jury verdict for a construction worker severely injured due to a site safety violation — exceeding the plaintiff's demand by 40%.
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$230M
Corporate Acquisition
Lead counsel on a complex multi-entity acquisition in the healthcare sector, closing in under 90 days with zero post-close disputes.
Corporate Law
$8.7M
Medical Malpractice Settlement
Achieved a pre-trial settlement for a family whose child suffered permanent injuries due to a hospital's failure to diagnose a critical condition.
Personal Injury
Our Expertise
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal representation across the matters that affect your life and livelihood most.
Corporate & Business Litigation
We represent businesses in complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims, partnership dissolution, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition. Our attorneys understand the urgency of business disputes and act decisively to protect your interests.
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Shareholder & partnership disputes
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Contract breach & enforcement
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Trade secret protection
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M&A litigation & due diligence
Personal Injury & Negligence
Catastrophic injuries demand relentless advocacy. Our personal injury attorneys pursue maximum compensation for accident victims, medical malpractice survivors, and those harmed by the negligence of others. We operate on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
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Medical malpractice
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Automobile & truck accidents
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Premises liability
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Wrongful death claims
Employment & Labor Law
When your livelihood is at stake, you need a firm with the resources and experience to fight back. We represent both employees and employers in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft matters at every level of the judicial system.
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Wrongful termination
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Workplace discrimination & harassment
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Wage & hour violations
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Non-compete agreement disputes
Criminal Defense
A criminal charge is not a conviction. Our defense attorneys bring decades of prosecutorial and defense experience to protect your rights, your reputation, and your freedom. We handle state and federal matters with the full weight of our firm behind you.
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Federal white collar defense
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DUI & traffic offenses
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Drug charges
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Violent crimes & appeals
Family Law & Divorce
Family legal matters are among the most emotionally complex a person can face. Our family law attorneys provide compassionate yet decisive counsel in divorce, custody, support, and guardianship proceedings — always keeping your family's wellbeing at the forefront.
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High-asset divorce & property division
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Child custody & support
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Prenuptial agreements
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Adoption & guardianship
Estate Planning & Probate
Protect your legacy and provide for those you love. Our estate planning attorneys craft customized wills, trusts, and advance directives designed to minimize tax exposure and ensure your wishes are honored — now and for generations to come.
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Wills & living trusts
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Probate administration
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Estate tax planning
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Powers of attorney
James R. Hargrove
Founding Partner
About the Firm
Advocacy Rooted in
Principle & Precision
Founded in 1998 by James R. Harg, our firm was built on a simple belief: every client deserves the same caliber of representation that corporations routinely pay for. Today, our team of 24 attorneys carries that commitment forward across six practice areas.
We are not a settlement mill. We are trial lawyers who prepare every case as if it will go before a jury — because the strength of that preparation is exactly what compels favorable outcomes at every stage.
Education
Columbia Law School, J.D. magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
New York · New Jersey · U.S. Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Voices of Those We've Served
"Our company faced a hostile shareholder action that threatened everything we'd built. Hargrove's corporate team secured a settlement that protected our board and our future. Exceptional in every respect."
Elaine & David P.
Corporate Litigation Clients, 2024
"When federal prosecutors came after me with fifteen charges, I thought my career was finished. James Hargrove and his team dismantled the government's case piece by piece. Not guilty on all counts. These are the best lawyers I've ever encountered."
Richard T.
Criminal Defense Client, 2023
"After my accident left me unable to work, I felt completely powerless. Hargrove & Associates didn't just win my case — they made sure I understood every step. The $3.2M settlement changed my family's life."
Margaret L.
Personal Injury Client, 2023
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National Trial Lawyers
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2019 – 2024
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We offer a free, confidential consultation with a senior attorney — not a paralegal or intake specialist. Tell us about your situation and we'll give you an honest assessment of your options.
Office
1200 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 3400 New York, NY 10104
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Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
24/7 Emergency Line Available