Established 1987

Protecting What Matters Most

Trusted counsel in business law, estate planning, and complex litigation. We deliver decisive results for individuals and enterprises across the Eastern Seaboard.

35+
Years of Experience
2,400+
Cases Resolved
$580M
Recovered for Clients
98%
Client Satisfaction
AV Preeminent Rated
Super Lawyers Selection
Best Law Firms 2025
500+ 5-Star Reviews

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal solutions tailored to safeguard your business interests, protect your legacy, and secure favorable outcomes.

Business Law

From formation through dissolution, we guide businesses of every size through the legal landscape. Our attorneys structure deals, negotiate contracts, and resolve disputes to keep your enterprise moving forward with confidence.

  • Entity Formation
  • Contract Drafting
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Partnership Disputes

Estate Planning

Preserve your wealth and protect your family's future with meticulous estate plans. We craft wills, trusts, and succession strategies that minimize tax exposure while ensuring your wishes are honored for generations.

  • Wills & Trusts
  • Probate Administration
  • Asset Protection
  • Tax Planning
  • Charitable Giving

Real Estate

Navigate complex real estate transactions with precision and foresight. Whether you are acquiring commercial property, resolving title issues, or structuring development agreements, our team protects your investment at every stage.

  • Commercial Transactions
  • Title & Closing
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Lease Agreements
  • Construction Law

Litigation

When disputes demand decisive action, our trial attorneys deliver. With a proven track record in state and federal courts, we pursue aggressive yet strategic advocacy to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.

  • Commercial Disputes
  • Breach of Contract
  • Employment Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Why Choose Coastal Law Group

We combine deep legal knowledge with personalized service to deliver results that matter.

Decades of Trust

Since 1987, families and businesses have relied on our firm for counsel during pivotal moments. Our reputation is built on consistent results and unwavering integrity.

Client-First Approach

Every case receives individual attention from a senior attorney. We take time to understand your goals, explain your options, and keep you informed at every stage.

Proven Track Record

Our case outcomes speak for themselves. From multi-million dollar recoveries to complex estate resolutions, we bring the experience and tenacity needed to prevail.

Meet the Attorneys

A team of accomplished legal professionals dedicated to achieving exceptional results for our clients.

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Managing Partner

Robert J. Harrington

Managing Partner

With over 30 years of trial experience, Robert has secured landmark outcomes in commercial litigation and corporate disputes. He founded Coastal Law Group on the principle that every client deserves elite representation.

J.D., Yale Law Super Lawyers ABA Fellow State Bar President
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Senior Partner

Elizabeth A. Montrose

Senior Partner, Estate Planning

Elizabeth is recognized as one of the region's foremost estate planning attorneys. She specializes in high-net-worth trusts, tax-efficient wealth transfers, and multi-generational asset protection strategies.

J.D., Georgetown LL.M. Taxation ACTEC Fellow Best Lawyers
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Partner

David R. Kessler

Partner, Business & Real Estate

David brings sharp transactional insight to complex business deals and real estate ventures. His clients range from tech startups to national developers, all benefiting from his strategic and pragmatic counsel.

J.D., UVA Law MBA, Wharton Rising Star NAIOP Member

Results That Speak

A selection of outcomes that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and aggressive representation.

$580M+
Total Recovered
97%
Favorable Outcomes
2,400+
Cases Handled
150+
Jury Verdicts Won
Commercial Litigation
Multi-State Franchise Dispute

Represented a national franchise group in a complex breach-of-contract action involving 14 franchisees across five states.

$24.5 Million Recovery
Estate Planning
High-Net-Worth Trust Restructuring

Restructured a dynasty trust spanning three generations, preserving family assets and reducing projected estate tax liability significantly.

$18M in Tax Savings
Real Estate
Mixed-Use Development Acquisition

Structured and closed a waterfront mixed-use development deal involving complex zoning variances, environmental clearances, and multi-party financing.

$92M Transaction Closed

What Our Clients Say

The trust placed in us by our clients is our most valued achievement.

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When our partnership faced a devastating dispute that threatened everything we had built, Robert and his team stepped in with a level of skill and composure that turned the entire situation around. We recovered every dollar and preserved the business.

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James Whitfield
CEO, Whitfield Holdings
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Elizabeth guided our family through a complicated estate transition with extraordinary care and expertise. She made an overwhelming process feel manageable, and her tax strategies saved us far more than we anticipated. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Catherine Palmer
Private Client
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David handled the acquisition of our mixed-use development with precision from start to finish. His dual expertise in law and business meant he caught issues our previous counsel had missed entirely. Coastal Law Group is our firm for life.

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Michael Torres
Principal, Bayside Development Co.

Schedule Your Confidential Consultation

Every matter begins with a conversation. Share the details of your situation, and our attorneys will outline a clear path forward at no obligation.

(555) 234-8900
consult@coastallawgroup.com
1200 Harbor Blvd, Suite 400