Corporate Law
Mergers, acquisitions, governance, compliance, and transactional counsel for businesses of every scale — from formation to exit.
Trusted Legal Excellence Since 1994
Justice Is Not
Just a Word —
It's Our Standard.
Curia Elite brings decades of courtroom mastery, corporate legal counsel, and unwavering advocacy to every matter we take. Your rights. Our mission.
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From the boardroom to the courtroom, our attorneys command every legal discipline with precision and purpose.
Criminal Defense
Vigorous defense strategies for federal and state criminal matters. We protect your freedom with evidence-driven advocacy and courtroom excellence.
Civil Litigation
Complex commercial disputes, breach of contract, tort claims and class actions handled by seasoned trial attorneys with proven track records.
Real Estate Law
Comprehensive legal services for residential and commercial real estate — transactions, zoning, development, title disputes and landlord-tenant matters.
Intellectual Property
Patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright enforcement and trade secret protection. Defend the innovations that define your competitive edge.
Immigration & Nationality
Expert guidance through complex visa processes, naturalization, asylum proceedings, and removal defense. Your path to security starts here.
The Firm
Three decades of principled practice. One unwavering commitment — to you.
Precision Over Volume
We take on fewer cases so we can give each one the depth of attention it deserves. Every file is reviewed by a senior partner, not delegated away.
Transparency Always
No hidden fees. No vague strategies. From the first consultation, you know exactly what we're doing, why, and what to realistically expect.
Relentless Advocacy
In settlement or before a jury, we advocate with the same intensity. Our reputation is built on outcomes, earned through preparation and tenacity.
"The measure of a great law firm is not the cases it wins — it is the clients who feel understood, protected, and respected throughout the entire journey."
Our Counsel
Seasoned litigators, strategic counselors, and trusted advocates — each bringing an unmatched command of their discipline.
James A. Harrington
Senior Partner — Corporate Law
30 years shaping complex transactions and corporate governance for Fortune 500 companies. Former federal prosecutor, Harvard Law.
Margaret E. Voss
Senior Partner — Criminal Defense
Nationally recognized for high-stakes criminal defense. 25 years, 200+ jury trials, NYU Law alumna and former AUSA.
Rafael Moreno
Partner — Civil Litigation
Led landmark class-action suits totaling over $800M in settlements. UCLA Law. Known for methodical case-building and decisive negotiation.
Claire Whitmore
Partner — Intellectual Property
IP strategist for leading tech companies and startups. Former USPTO examiner. Michigan Law, with dual degrees in law and computer science.
Track Record
A selection of landmark victories that reflect the depth of our legal capabilities and commitment to our clients.
Class Action — Pharmaceutical Liability
Represented 2,000+ plaintiffs in a nationwide class action against a major pharmaceutical manufacturer for concealed drug side effects. Secured $142M settlement, one of the largest in the state's history.
2024Breach of Contract — Technology Licensing
Obtained a full jury verdict on behalf of a software company whose $38M licensing agreement was unilaterally terminated without cause by a Fortune 100 defendant.
2023Personal Injury — Construction Site
Successfully argued for punitive damages in a construction negligence case involving severe injuries, establishing new precedent on contractor liability in multi-party build projects.
2022$1.2B Cross-Border M&A
Lead counsel for a $1.2B acquisition across four jurisdictions. Navigated regulatory clearances in the US and EU, resolved three competing bids, and closed in 90 days from mandate.
2024Minority Shareholder Rights — Private Equity
Enforced minority shareholder rights against a controlling PE sponsor attempting oppressive dilution, resulting in a $67M buyout of our client's stake at fair market value.
2023Securities Compliance — Insider Trading Allegation
Successfully guided a public company's CFO through an SEC investigation into alleged insider trading, resulting in a complete administrative closure with no charges filed.
2022Federal Wire Fraud & RICO
Secured a full acquittal for a high-profile tech executive facing 12 federal counts of wire fraud and RICO violations. Four-week jury trial. Maximum potential sentence had been 40 years.
2024State Murder Charge — Pretrial Dismissal
Obtained full dismissal of first-degree murder charges at the pretrial stage through a successful suppression motion that excluded the prosecution's primary forensic evidence.
2023Appellate Victory — Post-Conviction Relief
Overturned a 15-year-old felony conviction after uncovering newly available forensic evidence and proving prosecutorial misconduct in the original trial.
2022Commercial Real Estate — Mixed-Use Development
Structured and closed a $310M mixed-use development deal encompassing air rights, ground leases, tax incentive negotiations, and a 99-year lease in a major metropolitan area.
2024Zoning Dispute — Landmark Preservation
Secured a court injunction blocking the demolition of a registered landmark building and successfully negotiated an adaptive reuse agreement protecting the property's historic character.
2023Title Defect — Commercial Portfolio
Resolved complex title chain defects across a 22-property commercial portfolio, clearing liens and adverse claims that had blocked a $190M refinancing for over two years.
2022What Clients Say
★★★★★"James Harrington's team didn't just handle our acquisition — they understood what this deal meant to us as founders. Their preparation was extraordinary, and they negotiated terms we hadn't dreamed possible."
★★★★★"Margaret Voss saved my life — literally. Facing federal charges I did not commit, with maximum exposure of 40 years, her team found the truth and the jury agreed. I owe everything to this firm."
★★★★★"Curia Elite guided us through a class-action lawsuit as defendants. What could have been catastrophic became manageable. Their strategic thinking and calm under pressure is unlike any legal team I've worked with."
★★★★★"Claire Whitmore protected our entire patent portfolio when a competitor tried to invalidate our core claims. She understood our technology better than most engineers I know. Our IP is safe because of her."
★★★★★"Rafael's team recovered $22M for our injured employee in a construction negligence case. They fought for two years without wavering, and they delivered a verdict that changed how safety is enforced across the industry."
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