Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate guidance that protect your family and carry out your wishes.
Discuss your estateTrusted Counsel Since 1994
Sound legal judgment, delivered personally.
Sterling & Cross is a boutique law firm guiding individuals, families, and business owners through estate planning, business law, family law, and real estate matters — with the attention of a small firm and the rigor of a large one.
- 30+ Years Combined Experience
- Free Initial Consultation
- 500+ Matters Resolved
30+Years Combined Experience
500+Matters Resolved
4Practice Areas
4.9/5Client Satisfaction
What We Do
Practice areas built around your life and your business.
We take a limited number of matters at a time so every client works directly with a partner, not a rotating cast of associates.
Business Law
Formation, contracts, governance, and transactions for founders and established companies alike.
Talk to counselFamily Law
Divorce, custody, and support matters handled with discretion and a steady, practical hand.
Get guidanceReal Estate
Purchase agreements, closings, leases, and title matters for residential and commercial property.
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Why Sterling & Cross
Big-firm expertise, without losing the personal thread.
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Direct partner access
You work with a named partner from intake to resolution — never passed between departments.
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Transparent, flat-fee options
Clear scopes and fee structures for standard matters, agreed before work begins.
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Responsive by design
A 24-hour response commitment on all client communications, weekdays without exception.
Our Attorneys
The people behind the counsel.
Two founding partners and a growing team, each focused on a distinct area of practice.
Margaret Sterling
Founding Partner · Estate Planning
Margaret has guided over 900 families through wills, trusts, and estate administration in her 22-year career, and chairs the firm's probate practice.
David Cross
Founding Partner · Business Law
David advises founders and closely held businesses on formation, contracts, and transactions, drawing on a decade in corporate practice before founding the firm.
Priya Nathan
Senior Associate · Family & Real Estate Law
Priya leads the firm's family law and real estate practice, known for a calm, direct approach during high-stress proceedings.
How We Work
A clear path from first call to resolution.
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Free Consultation
A 30-minute call or meeting to understand your matter and outline your options — no obligation.
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Engagement & Strategy
A written engagement letter with scope and fees, followed by a clear strategy for your matter.
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Diligent Representation
Your assigned partner handles drafting, negotiation, or filings, with regular status updates.
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Resolution & Follow-Up
We close the matter cleanly and remain available for questions well after the file is closed.
Client Experiences
What clients say about working with us.
"Margaret walked my parents through a trust restructuring that three other firms had made feel impossible. Patient, precise, and never condescending."
"David negotiated our seed-round docs and caught two clauses our investors' counsel had slipped in. Worth every hour billed."
"Priya handled my custody case with a directness I badly needed during a hard year. She told me the truth even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear."
Visit Our Office
Downtown, by appointment.
Location
412 Courthouse Square, Suite 500
Fairhaven, NY 10583
Office Hours
- Monday – Thursday8:30am – 6:00pm
- Friday8:30am – 4:00pm
- WeekendsBy appointment only
Schedule a Consultation
Tell us about your matter.
Every initial consultation is free and confidential. We reply within one business day.
