Adrian Whitlock
Managing Partner · SampleCorporate and M&A. Two decades advising founder-led companies through sales and successions.
Business law · Complex litigation
Counsel for the moments that define a company.
Whitlock Harrow is a partner-led firm advising founders, family enterprises and middle-market companies on the transactions and disputes where the stakes are highest.
Sample figures
38Attorneys, partner-led
$4.2BTransactions advised
24 hrsResponse commitment
Recent matter · sample
Secured a full defense verdict for a regional manufacturer in a nine-figure contract dispute.
The firm
Small enough to know you. Formidable enough to win.
We built Whitlock Harrow for clients who want the judgment of a large-firm partner without the leverage model that comes with it. The partner you meet is the partner who does the work.
"Every matter gets a partner's full attention, a clear strategy, and a straight answer about cost."
Our lawyers trained at national firms and in government. Today we bring that experience to a deliberately smaller roster of clients.
Partner-ledOn every engagement, from first call to closing or verdict.
Practices
Focused depth, where it counts.
Six practice groups working as one team, so a dispute never surprises the deal lawyers and a deal never surprises the litigators.
01
Corporate & M&A
Acquisitions, exits, recapitalizations and governance for founder-led and family companies.
View practice → 02Litigation & Disputes
Commercial litigation, arbitration and appeals in state and federal courts.
View practice → 03Employment
Executive agreements, restrictive covenants, investigations and workforce counsel.
View practice → 04Real Estate
Acquisitions, development, financing and leasing for owners and operators.
View practice → 05IP & Technology
Licensing, trade secrets, data privacy and technology transactions.
View practice → 06Private Client
Succession planning, trusts and estates for business owners and their families.
View practice →Representative matters
Outcomes, not hours.
Corporate & M&A · Sample
Sale of a third-generation logistics company to a strategic acquirer
Led a competitive process with four bidders, closing in 94 days with an earn-out structure protecting the family's upside.
Litigation · Sample
Trade-secret injunction for a SaaS founder
11 daysFrom filing to temporary restraining orderReal estate · Sample
Mixed-use acquisition and construction financing
$186MTotal capitalization advisedEmployment · Sample
C-suite separation and non-compete negotiation
SettledWithout litigation, in under 30 daysPeople
The partner you meet does the work.
Our attorneys combine national-firm training with the responsiveness of a boutique. Sample profiles shown for this design concept.
All attorneys
Julian Harrow
Partner, Litigation · SampleTrial lawyer for complex commercial disputes, with a calm courtroom manner and sharp pen.
How we work
A clear path from first call to resolution.
No open-ended hourly surprises. You'll know the strategy, the team and the budget before we begin.
i.
Consultation
A confidential conversation with a partner to understand the issue, the stakes and your goals.
ii.
Strategy memo
A written plan within a week: options, risks, timeline and a fixed or capped fee proposal.
iii.
Execution
A lean team led by your partner, with weekly updates and budgets tracked in real time.
iv.
Resolution
Close, verdict or settlement, followed by a debrief and a plan to prevent the next issue.
Sample client perspective
"They told us what we needed to hear, not what we wanted to hear. Then they won."Chief Executive, family-owned manufacturer
Partner-led, alwaysNo hand-offs to junior associates you've never met.
Fixed & capped feesPredictable pricing on most transactional work.
24-hour responseEvery client call or email answered within one business day.
FAQ
Before you call.
Straightforward answers to the questions prospective clients ask most.
Is the initial consultation confidential?
Yes. Conversations with prospective clients are treated as confidential, even if we are ultimately not engaged. We'll run a conflict check before discussing details.
How do you structure fees?
We offer fixed fees, capped fees and traditional hourly arrangements depending on the matter. You'll receive a written fee proposal before any work begins.
Do you represent individuals or only companies?
Primarily businesses and their owners and executives. Our Private Client group advises individuals on succession and estate matters.
Which jurisdictions do you practice in?
Our attorneys are admitted in New York, Illinois and several other states, and we regularly coordinate with trusted counsel nationwide.
How quickly can you get involved?
For urgent matters, such as a TRO or a time-sensitive transaction, a partner can typically engage the same day.
Consultation
Speak with a partner, this week.
Tell us briefly what's at stake. A partner will review your note and respond within one business day.
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