Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP is a leading New York law firm with over four decades of experience defending lawyers, law firms, federal and state judges, and government lawyers in the most complex circumstances. Our dedicated team includes former federal prosecutors and a former General Counsel of a top international firm, giving us unique insight into legal professional liability, ethics, and risk management.

Strategic Counsel for Legal Professionals

LSW enjoys extraordinary name recognition and credibility among generations of judges, lawyers and ethics regulators. We have successfully represented more than 60 law firms and 70 individual attorneys in matters involving:

• Legal malpractice defense and breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Attorney ethics violations and bar disciplinary investigations
• Criminal defense for prosecutors and judges
• Civil RICO actions and regulatory investigations
• Cybersecurity breaches affecting law firms
• Congressional investigations, fee disputes, and law firm dissolutions
• Internal workplace investigations for law firms

Internal Law Firm Investigations

LSW conducts independent internal investigations when there is an allegation of attorney or law firm misconduct.  We safeguard firms’ reputations and client relationships. Our partners work closely with firm leadership to gather facts, provide unbiased counsel, and recommend practical remedial measures.

Leaders in Professional Responsibility and Ethics 

Our partners serve on major disciplinary committees in New York state and federal courts, are active members of bar ethics committees, and are frequently called upon to investigate professional misconduct within the New York legal community. We regularly publish and speak on topics concerning legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Efficient & Discreet Representation

As a premier litigation boutique, LSW is known for its creative and discreet service, rapid issue identification, and hands-on management of communications with clients and insurance carriers. We help resolve disputes from pre-claim negotiation through trial, always respecting budgetary constraints and confidentiality needs.

Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP will engage promptly and discreetly to provide confidential counsel on professional liability, ethics issues, investigations, or regulatory exposure.