NWS Lawfirm
BLACKWOOD
& STERLING
Est. MDCCCXCII — Uncompromising Counsel
For over a century, Blackwood & Sterling has represented individuals and institutions with distinction, discretion, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Areas of Practice
Counsel Across Every Discipline
Our practice spans the full breadth of civil and commercial law, with specialized expertise honed across generations of precedent.
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Corporate Law
Mergers, acquisitions, governance, and strategic advisory for enterprises of every scale.
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Litigation
Vigorous courtroom advocacy in complex commercial disputes, white-collar defense, and appellate matters.
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Real Estate
Acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of premier commercial and residential properties.
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Trusts & Estates
Wealth preservation, estate planning, fiduciary counsel, and probate administration for prominent families.
Our Legacy
The measure of a firm is not in the verdicts won, but in the trust preserved across generations of counsel.
Founded in 1892, Blackwood & Sterling has navigated clients through two world wars, the great depression, the rise of global commerce, and the digital revolution. Our attorneys are not merely practitioners of law — they are stewards of legacy, architects of resolution, and guardians of the rights our clients hold most dear.
From landmark corporate restructurings to the quiet counsel of estate preservation, we bring the same exacting standard to every engagement: absolute diligence, unwavering integrity, and a relentless pursuit of the most favorable outcome.
Why Blackwood & Sterling
A Standard Apart
130+
Years of Practice
More than a century of continuous legal practice, evolving with the times while preserving the principles that define us.
96%
Favorable Outcomes
Our track record speaks through results — measured not only in verdicts, but in settlements, negotiations, and counsel that averted conflict entirely.
45
Distinguished Attorneys
Our partners and associates represent the finest legal minds — graduates of the nation’s premier institutions, seasoned across jurisdictions.
Latest Updates
From the Firm
Litigation | June 2025
Landmark Ruling in Federal Securities Case Sets New Precedent
Our litigation team secured a decisive ruling in the Southern District, establishing new standards for disclosure obligations in cross-border transactions.
Firm News | May 2025
Catherine Ashworth Elevated to Managing Partner
With two decades of distinguished service in corporate governance, Ms. Ashworth assumes leadership of the firm’s executive committee effective this quarter.
Community | April 2025
Pro Bono Initiative Surpasses 10,000 Hours of Service
Our annual pro bono commitment reached a milestone this year, with attorneys across all practice groups contributing counsel to underserved communities and civil rights organizations.
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Your Matter Deserves
Exceptional Counsel
Whether you face a complex dispute, seek strategic counsel for a transaction, or wish to safeguard your family’s future, we invite you to speak with us in confidence.
All consultations are held in the strictest confidence.