VANGUARD & COLE
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EST. 2019 — NEW YORK

We Don't Just Practice The Law. We Bend It.

Aggressive advocacy. Creative strategy. Results that redefine what's possible.

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Corporate Law ✦ Litigation ✦ Criminal Defense ✦ Family Law ✦ Real Estate ✦ IP & Patents ✦ Employment Law ✦ Immigration ✦ Tax Law ✦ Mergers & Acquisitions ✦ Corporate Law ✦ Litigation ✦ Criminal Defense ✦ Family Law ✦ Real Estate ✦ IP & Patents ✦ Employment Law ✦ Immigration ✦ Tax Law ✦ Mergers & Acquisitions ✦

We're Not Your
Typical Law Firm.

At Vanguard & Cole, we believe great legal work doesn't have to feel stuffy. We're a team of sharp, creative attorneys who fight like hell for our clients — while actually being people you'd want to grab a coffee with.

Founded in 2019, we've grown from a two-person operation into a powerhouse of 25+ attorneys across three offices. Our secret? We treat every case like our reputation depends on it — because it does.

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PRACTICE

Areas of Expertise

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Corporate & Business Law

From startups to mergers, we structure deals that protect your interests and fuel growth.

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02

Criminal Defense

Facing charges? We mount aggressive, creative defenses that get results.

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03

Real Estate

Residential or commercial — we navigate every transaction with precision.

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04

Family Law

Divorce, custody, adoption — we handle your most personal matters with care and ferocity.

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05

Litigation & Disputes

When talking fails, we go to war. Courtroom-tested, battle-ready trial attorneys.

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06

IP & Patent Law

Your ideas are your empire. We protect them with ironclad legal strategy.

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"The law is not just a set of rules.
It's a weapon — and we know
exactly how to wield it."
— Marcus Vanguard, Founding Partner

Meet Your Legal Arsenal

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Marcus Vanguard

Founding Partner

Former federal prosecutor. 20+ years of trial experience. Known for winning the unwinnable.

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Sarah Cole

Founding Partner

Harvard Law. Forbes 30 Under 30. Closed $2B+ in corporate deals before turning 35.

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James Ruiz

Head of Litigation

Trial attorney with a 96% win rate. If it goes to court, you want James in your corner.

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Aisha Patel

Family Law Lead

Empathetic. Relentless. Named "Top Family Attorney" by NY Legal Magazine three years running.

Numbers Don't Lie.

Every number below represents a real client, a real fight, and a real win.

$47M
Settlement
Class action against pharmaceutical company for defective medication.
MEDICAL LIABILITY
NOT GUILTY
Verdict
High-profile federal fraud case. Client faced 25 years — walked free.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
$12M
Acquisition
Structured and negotiated a complex tech startup acquisition in 30 days.
CORPORATE
$8.5M
Judgment
Employment discrimination case — largest award in the state that year.
EMPLOYMENT LAW

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★

"I thought my case was hopeless. Marcus looked at me and said 'We don't do hopeless.' Three months later, I was vindicated."

David K. Criminal Defense Client
★★★★★

"Sarah handled our acquisition with the precision of a surgeon and the aggression of a pitbull. We saved $3M in the deal because of her."

Linda M. Corporate Client, CEO
★★★★★

"Going through a divorce is hell. Aisha made it bearable. She fought for my kids like they were her own. I'll never forget that."

Rachel S. Family Law Client

Let's Talk About
Your Case.

First consultation is free. No obligation, no pressure — just honest legal advice from people who give a damn.