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Our attorneys combine decades of experience with an uncompromising commitment to your outcome. When you hire Sterling Legal Group, you gain a team that fights for you.

Managing Partner
James R. Sterling
Managing Partner & Founder

With over 25 years of trial experience, James Sterling is one of the region's most formidable litigators. As a former prosecutor, he understands how the other side builds its case — and how to dismantle it.

Education & Admissions

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (1998)
B.A., Yale University (1995)
State Bar — Licensed 1998
Federal District Court — Admitted 2001
Super Lawyers 2018–2026 Best Lawyers in America AV Preeminent® Rated
Partner
Sarah Chen
Partner — Estate & Family Law

Sarah Chen is a nationally recognized authority in estate planning and family law. Her thoughtful, meticulous approach has earned her recognition in Best Lawyers in America and consistent 5-star client reviews.

Education & Admissions

J.D., Harvard Law School (2001)
B.S., Stanford University (1998)
State Bar — Licensed 2001
Certified Family Law Specialist
Best Lawyers 2016–2026 Top Women in Law AV Preeminent® Rated
Partner
Michael Ross
Partner — Business & Real Estate

Michael Ross brings a rare combination of corporate finance expertise and courtroom tenacity to complex business disputes and real estate matters. He has successfully litigated over $100M in commercial cases.

Education & Admissions

J.D., Columbia Law School (2003)
M.B.A., Wharton School (2003)
B.S. Economics, Duke University (2000)
State & Federal Bar — Licensed 2003
Super Lawyers 2020–2026 Rising Star Award AV Preeminent® Rated
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James R. Sterling

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James R. Sterling
Managing Partner & Founder
Super Lawyers 2018–2026 Best Lawyers in America AV Preeminent® Rated Trial Lawyers Association

Biography

James R. Sterling founded Sterling Legal Group in 2001 with a mission that has never wavered: to deliver enterprise-grade legal representation to every client who walks through the door, regardless of whether they're an individual facing crisis or a corporation protecting its empire.

Before founding the firm, James served as a Assistant District Attorney, where he prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from white-collar fraud to violent crime. That experience gave him an unparalleled understanding of how cases are built — and how they're won. Opponents across the table know that James Sterling comes prepared, and comes to win.

Over 25 years, James has recovered in excess of $150 million for his clients in personal injury, business litigation, and criminal defense matters. He has tried over 200 cases to verdict and is considered one of the region's premier trial attorneys.

Practice Focus

Personal Injury Business Litigation Criminal Defense Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Trial Advocacy

Education

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1998 — Dean's List, Law Review
B.A., Yale University, 1995 — Political Science, magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

State Bar — Licensed 1998
U.S. District Court — Admitted 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals — Admitted 2004
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