Our Attorneys

Counsel you'll know by name.

A small bench of seasoned attorneys, each with deep focus in their practice and a shared commitment to attentive, candid work.

Marcus Hartwell

Founding Partner

Marcus Hartwell

Marcus founded the firm in 1998 after a decade at a national corporate practice. He focuses on closely held businesses, M&A, and succession planning for family-owned companies.

Focus
Business Law · Small Business Advisory
Education
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
Eleanor Reed

Managing Partner

Eleanor Reed

Eleanor leads the firm's estate planning practice. Her clients — many of them multigenerational — value her ability to translate complex tax and trust law into clear, livable plans.

Focus
Estate Planning · Trust Administration
Education
J.D., Columbia Law School · LL.M. in Taxation, NYU
Andre Whitfield

Partner

Andre Whitfield

Andre represents developers, investors, and institutional owners across commercial real estate transactions and complex leasing matters.

Focus
Real Estate Law · Commercial Leasing
Education
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
Mei Tanaka

Senior Counsel

Mei Tanaka

Mei advises founders and growing companies on formation, financing, governance, and the everyday contracts that keep a business moving.

Focus
Business Law · Startup Advisory
Education
J.D., Stanford Law School