Smart, aggressive, goal-oriented advocacy: 

Clark Smith Villazor LLP litigates and wins high-stakes matters.

Founded by an impressive team of former federal prosecutors and backed by a roster of top-flight, experienced litigators, CSV approaches every case proactively and aggressively, with an unwavering focus on our clients’ goals.

Whether we’re up against the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, global financial institutions, or anyone else, we pursue the strategy that’s right for our clients, no matter who is on the other side. In the courtroom or at the negotiating table, we have the skills to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.

  • Chambers and Partners ranks Clark Smith Villazor LLP as a top white collar specialist firm in New York for five consecutive years. The firm “has established an outstanding reputation for white-collar defense.”

    —CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS

  • The firm is “immensely commercially aware. The well-earned confidence makes them superior negotiators.” 

    —CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS

  • Clark Smith Villazor “is a very nimble and creative firm that delivers a bespoke approach for each of their clients and their specific situations."

    —CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS