Justice
Committed to fairness and outcomes you can stand behind.
Full-service counselNew York
DefendingWhatYouBuilt
We pair seasoned legal judgment with a plan built around you — protecting your rights and moving your matter toward the outcome you came for.
Tax lawFamily lawReal estate lawEmployment lawBusiness counselEstate planningContract disputesLandlord & tenant
About us
Grounded in trust,
guided by results.
At Whitlock & Reyes, we deliver focused legal counsel built around your situation. With an eye on fairness, candor, and the result that actually matters, our team stays beside you from the first call to the last signature.
Integrity
Honest counsel and ethical practice, every step of the way.
Results
Determined, prepared, and built to win the matters that count.
The firm, in numbers.
“Most matters are won by the side that prepared first. We start preparing on the phone call.”
M. Reyes, founding partner
0+Years of legal experience
0+Clients represented
0+Industry awards won
Recent matters
Recent matters
Commercial lease dispute
A landlord moved to terminate over a disputed build-out clause three years into the term.
Resolved in six weeks; the client kept the space.
Executive separation
A departing executive and a founder read the same equity agreement two different ways.
Settled before anything was filed; both sides signed in one meeting.
Title & survey error
A boundary discrepancy surfaced two days before a closing that could not move.
Corrected, insured over, and closed on the original date.
The partners
The people on your matter.
Elena Whitlock
Commercial disputes & employment
“I’d rather win it in a letter than in a courtroom.”
Marcus Reyes
Real estate & tax
“Read the whole document. The trouble is never in the paragraph they sent you.”
Priya Raghavan
Family & guardianship
“The calmest room in the building should be the one you are sitting in.”
Desmond Ayers
Estates & business formation
“Good structure now is the cheapest hour you will ever buy.”
Services
What we handle.
01Tax Law
We help individuals and businesses meet their obligations and plan ahead — income, corporate, and property tax handled with an eye on what is owed and what can be avoided, legally and cleanly.
02Family Law
Marriage, divorce, custody, adoption, and guardianship — the matters closest to home. We work to resolve disputes while protecting the rights and dignity of everyone at the table.
03Real Estate Law
Buying, selling, leasing, and the disputes that follow. We cover transactions, zoning, and title questions so the deal closes clean and your rights as owner or buyer hold up.
04Employment Law
Wages, workplace safety, discrimination, and benefits — for employers and employees alike. We keep the relationship fair and the rights of both sides clearly on the record.
Process
From first call to resolution.
01
Consultation
A candid first conversation, with advice shaped to your specific situation.
02
Strategy & Planning
A tailored legal strategy, built around the result you actually need.
03
Execution
Disciplined execution of the plan, straight through to resolution.
Testimonials
What clients say when it’s over.
Sharp legal judgment from day one. They gave us a clear read on the odds and resolved the matter faster than we expected. Wholeheartedly recommend.
Leslie Alexander
Harwell Logistics
They explained every step in plain language and never left us guessing. Calm, prepared, and genuinely on our side throughout.
Marcus Cole
Lockhart Interiors
Professional and reliable — they handled a complicated matter with real precision and care. The whole experience was reassuring.
Brooklyn Simmons
Fairbanks & Doyle Realty
Outstanding service. Their strategic approach and attention to detail made a real difference in the outcome of our case.
Diane Hawkins
Calloway Freight Co.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
We work across tax, family, real estate, and employment matters, alongside general business counsel. If your situation falls outside our core areas, we will tell you plainly and point you to someone who can help.
It depends entirely on the matter. A clean transaction can close in weeks; a contested dispute may take longer. At our first meeting we give you an honest range and tell you the moment the picture changes.
Yes. Contracts, agreements, filings, and the fine print most people skim — we draft and review documents so the language protects you instead of surprising you later.
Anything relevant: contracts, correspondence, notices, and a short summary of what happened and what you want. Even a rough outline helps us give you a sharper read on day one.
Both. We represent founders and families as readily as we represent companies, and we tailor the approach — and the billing — to the size and stakes of the matter.
Free assessment
The Legal
Health Check
A 10-point self-check that flags the contracts, filings and exposures a growing company most often gets wrong. Answer in two minutes and we email you a plain-English report — the gaps that matter, and what to do first. No pitch, no jargon.
What your report covers
- 01Contracts. The clauses that quietly shift risk back onto you.
- 02Filings & entity. What lapses when growth outpaces the paperwork.
- 03IP & data. Where ownership and privacy exposure hide.
- 04People & equity. Founder, employment and cap-table gaps.
Sample reportAttention needed
- Contracts
- Corporate filings
- IP & data
- Employment
- Liability & insurance
Your own results will differ.
Reach out
Tell us what happened.
A partner reads it.
Send the short version — what the matter is, and what you want out of it. We will tell you plainly whether we are the right firm for it.