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Tony Harwood

Item: Harwood Law PLLC
Rating: 5
Author: Mary Ann Cate

tony.harwood@aharwoodlaw.com
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Phone: (212) 867-6820
Fax: (212) 937-3167

260 Madison Ave 16th Floor
New York, New York 10016

Practice Areas

Employment Law
Securities Fraud
Business Litigation & Appeals
Professional Liability
Intellectual Property
Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings
Breach of Contract and Interference With Contracts
Real Estate Litigation
Business Ownership Valuation And Control

Biography

Tony Harwood has built a strong reputation in New York as a leader in commercial litigation and appeals, employment law, securities fraud and professional liability. He has over 25 years of experience representing investors, securities professionals and companies in securities fraud lawsuits, arbitrations and investigations. He represents employees and employers in lawsuits, arbitration, mediation, contract negotiations and investigations. He also represents clients in entertainment, real estate and intellectual property disputes. Before founding his firm in 2009, Tony practiced law with some of the nation’s leading law firms in high stakes litigation.

Tony's peers rank him at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence. He has served as both chairperson and member of bar association committees devoted to ethics in the law. He was selected to the Super Lawyers list for the New York Metropolitan area from 2016 to present, and has long enjoyed an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell. He is a frequent author and presenter on legal ethics, securities fraud, arbitration, mediation and intellectual property.

J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 1987
Honors: Fordham Law Review, Dean’s List

B.A, Cornell University, 1983

New York
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section
Executive Committee Member
Co-Chair of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee 2004-2021
Co-Chair of the Legislative and Judicial Initiatives Committee
Securities Law Committee Member

American Bar Association
Litigation Section Member

“AV–Preeminent” Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Super Lawyers

Labaton Sucharow LLP, Counsel, 2005 to 2009
Holland & Knight, Associate/Counsel, 1992 to 2005
Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, Associate, 1988 to 1992
Honorable William C. Conner, Unites States District Judge, Southern District of New York, Law Clerk, 1987 to 1988

★★★★★

“Tony's advice to me was invaluable in recent job transitions. Under a compressed time line Tony provided expert advice. Drawing on his deep knowledge and experience in the field of employment law, he gave me guidelines for negotiation and the comfort required to move forward with the resulting agreements.” Mary Ann Cate

"A masterful negotiator. I knew from my first call with Harwood Law that Tony Harwood was the right lawyer for my legal matter. He always made me feel comfortable and it was evident that he had my best interest in mind. During the first few weeks working with him, he truly showcased his masterful negotiation skills and got things started off on the right foot. The expectations that we had set from the beginning were indeed where we found ourselves in the end and I could not be happier with the outcome." Johnny Green

“Anthony Harwood has represented me in multiple cases over the years. Tony’s expert advice was invaluable and having him by my side gave me all the confidence I needed during negotiations. His attention to details and deep knowledge of the law helped me achieve the desired outcome and I am extremely happy to have had him on my team.” Tigran Antonyan

"Tony Harwood is extremely ethical and knowledgeable in the law. He took all the anxiety out of the process, helping a difficult matter be resolved smoothly and as amicably as possible." Stuart Baron

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