Cole Schotz
Cole Schotz is a full-service law firm founded in 1926 with over 215 attorneys, advising on bankruptcy, litigation, real estate, corporate, employment, environmental, IP, and tax matters from offices across the eastern and southern U.S.
Cole Schotz is a full-service law firm founded in 1926 that today fields more than 215 attorneys. The firm provides legal services across a broad set of practice areas, including bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, litigation, real estate, corporate transactions, employment, environmental, intellectual property, and tax, trusts and estates. It operates from offices in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Texas, Florida, and Washington, D.C., combining regional depth with national reach.
Practice groups are organised around core transactional and contentious disciplines. The bankruptcy and corporate restructuring group handles insolvency and restructuring matters, while the litigation practice covers disputes across sectors. Real estate and corporate transactions anchor the firm's deal work, supported by dedicated teams in employment, environmental, intellectual property, and tax, trusts and estates.
The firm describes its culture as grounded in a passion for the law, with an emphasis on meticulous care, creative problem-solving, and a personalised approach to each matter. Stated values include collaboration, work-life balance, and a sense of family, alongside commitments to community engagement and pro bono work. Professional development is highlighted, with employees encouraged to contribute ideas and advance within the firm.