
Eleanor Reed
Partner · Business & disputes
The firm
Independent counsel, built around a simple idea: the best way to help someone is to understand them first.

How we work
Good advice is
a conversation.
Some matters are familiar. Others arrive without warning. In either case, you should be able to talk openly about what you need and understand the advice you receive.
We take time to see the wider picture before discussing a course of action. From the first conversation onward, our aim is to make the process clear and the relationship straightforward.
That means an agreed scope, direct communication, and a lawyer who knows your matter. It also means explaining what needs attention, what is still uncertain, and what comes next.
A clear beginning
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We start with the people, the background, and the decision in front of you.
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We discuss the scope, the approach, and the basis of fees before work begins.
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You'll know who to speak with and how we'll keep you informed.
Tell us where you are. We'll start there.
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