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Case Studies & Client Success

Explore our portfolio of successful legal cases across various practice areas. Learn how our experienced attorneys achieved exceptional results for our clients through strategic legal counsel and unwavering dedication.

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Featured Case Studies

Browse through our successful legal cases to understand our approach, expertise, and the results we deliver for clients facing complex legal challenges.

Corporate Merger Case Study
Corporate Law

Multi-Million Dollar Tech Merger

Guided a mid-size technology company through a complex merger with a larger competitor, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting our client's intellectual property assets.

$45M
Transaction Value
30%
Higher Valuation
100%
IP Protection
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Family Law Case Study
Family Law

High-Asset Divorce Settlement

Successfully represented a high-net-worth individual in a complex divorce case involving significant assets, business interests, and custody arrangements.

$8.2M
Assets Protected
100%
Business Retained
50/50
Custody Achieved
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Criminal Defense Case Study
Criminal Defense

White-Collar Criminal Defense

Defended an executive facing serious allegations of financial fraud and securities violations, resulting in all major charges being dismissed.

90%
Charges Dismissed
$0
Criminal Penalties
Career
Preserved
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Real Estate Case Study
Real Estate

Commercial Property Dispute Resolution

Resolved a complex boundary and easement dispute for a commercial development project, avoiding costly litigation and construction delays.

$3.2M
Project Saved
8
Months Expedited
100%
Resolved Amicably
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IP Protection Case Study
Corporate Law

Intellectual Property Rights Defense

Successfully defended a software company against patent infringement claims while counter-suing for trademark violations, resulting in a favorable settlement.

$1.5M
Settlement Received
4
Patents Protected
100%
Market Access
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Criminal Case Study
Criminal Defense

Complex Criminal Defense Case

Defended a client against serious criminal charges by challenging evidence collection procedures and negotiating with prosecutors for reduced charges.

75%
Sentence Reduced
3
Charges Dropped
1
Legal Precedent Set
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Corporate Law

Multi-Million Dollar Tech Merger

How Sterling Legal helped TechInnovate secure a 30% higher valuation and complete protection of intellectual property during acquisition.

Client Challenge

TechInnovate, a mid-size software development company with proprietary AI algorithms, was approached by a larger competitor with an acquisition offer. The client faced several critical challenges:

  • Ensuring fair valuation of their intellectual property assets
  • Navigating complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Protecting employee interests during the transition
  • Securing ongoing royalties for their technology integration

Our Approach

Sterling Legal assembled a specialized team of corporate attorneys with expertise in technology mergers and acquisitions. Our strategic approach included:

  • Comprehensive intellectual property audit and valuation assessment
  • Structured negotiations focusing on long-term value rather than immediate payout
  • Development of customized employment transition plans with retention incentives
  • Creation of licensing agreements to ensure ongoing revenue from proprietary technologies
  • Regulatory compliance strategy spanning three countries and five states
"Sterling Legal's expertise in technology transactions was evident from our first meeting. They understood the value of our intellectual property in ways that traditional valuation methods missed, and fought tenaciously to ensure our team's innovations were properly recognized in the final deal structure." — David Chen, CEO of TechInnovate

Results Achieved

Through meticulous preparation and strategic negotiation, Sterling Legal delivered exceptional results:

  • Increased final acquisition price by 30% over initial offer ($45M final valuation)
  • Secured ongoing royalty agreements for core technology valued at $12M over 5 years
  • Ensured 92% employee retention with enhanced compensation packages
  • Completed regulatory approval process in record time (4 months vs. industry average of 7)
  • Structured tax-advantaged deal saving approximately $3.2M in immediate tax liabilities

Key Learnings

This case demonstrates the importance of:

  • Early legal involvement in M&A discussions to properly frame negotiations
  • Detailed intellectual property valuation using industry-specific metrics
  • Creative deal structuring that addresses both short and long-term objectives
  • Employee-centric transition planning to preserve organizational value

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