Established in New York City in 1854, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP entered 2024 celebrating 170 years of unwavering client service and extraordinary legal expertise. We are proud to be among the oldest of Wall Street law firms, and to have adapted and evolved over time with the ever-changing business world and legal landscape.
Throughout our storied history, we have been privileged to count among the ranks of our alumni some of the most influential legal and political figures of their time, including President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, and Associate Justice Ward Hunt of the United States Supreme Court. Our firm’s values, integrity and dedication to excellence are now, and will always be, inextricably intertwined with the legacy, traditions and contributions of the great lawyers who helped to build a law firm that has stood the test of time by having the experience needed to innovate with our clients.
We reflect upon our 170-year journey with great fondness, respect and admiration for the achievements of the past, but our focus is on the present needs of our clients and our commitment is to a future in which we will help them continue to thrive as partners for their businesses. We are propelled forward by our commitment to our clients, which remains steadfast, unwavering and firmly rooted in the core belief that their success is our success.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the lawyers and staff that have helped to shape Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP over the years, and to our clients for entrusting us with some of their most important challenges. We also look forward to a future that continues to carry forward our proud history and rich tradition of achievement and success in New York and nationwide.