About Us

Founded in 1973, Commons & Commons LLP provides legal counsel to individuals, families, fiduciaries, businesses, independent schools, executives, heads of school, and nonprofit organizations. Our practice areas include trust and estate planning and administration (including representation of fiduciaries and beneficiaries); labor and employment; education; executive compensation; nonprofit governance; regulatory compliance; real estate; and litigation.

Our approach is team-based and interdisciplinary. In addition to our attorneys, our team includes MBA-trained business and financial analysts, allowing us to combine disciplined legal analysis with sophisticated financial, operational, and strategic insight for better client outcomes. We consider each client’s unique interests and priorities, and we tailor our advice accordingly. We are committed to integrity, effort, quality, and creativity in all the work we do.