The Sumner Law Difference

At Sumner Law LLP, we've built our practice on a simple premise: clients deserve sophisticated legal representation without sacrificing personal attention. Too often, clients at large firms find themselves handed off to junior associates, while boutique firms may lack the resources for complex matters. We offer the best of both worlds.

Large Firm Resources, Boutique Attention

Our attorneys bring experience from major law firms, providing the sophisticated legal capabilities you'd expect from larger practices. But unlike big firms, every client at Sumner Law receives direct partner involvement from day one. You'll never be just another file number.

  • Direct Partner Access — Work directly with Drew W. Sumner and Sonya M. Sumner on your matter
  • Sophisticated Counsel — Big-firm experience applied to your specific needs
  • Personal Attention — Know your attorneys and have them know you
  • Responsive Communication — Prompt responses to calls and emails

High-Stakes Experience

We've handled complex, high-profile matters in federal and state courts across New York and New Jersey. From civil rights cases with significant public interest to multi-million dollar business disputes, our experience prepares us for whatever challenges your case presents.

  • Federal court litigation in the SDNY, EDNY, NDNY, and District of New Jersey
  • State court matters throughout New York and New Jersey
  • Administrative proceedings before government agencies
  • Appeals at state and federal levels

Full-Service Dispute Resolution

Legal disputes don't always follow a predictable path. We're prepared to handle your matter from initial consultation through trial and beyond:

  • Early Case Assessment — Honest evaluation of your position and options
  • Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution — Skilled advocacy to resolve matters efficiently when possible, including pre-litigation resolution efforts, mediation, and other alternative dispute options that can save time and expense while achieving favorable outcomes
  • Litigation — Aggressive representation when negotiation isn't enough
  • Trial — Courtroom experience when your case needs to be heard
  • Appeals — Preserving and pursuing your rights through the appellate process

Individual Client Focus

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every client's situation is unique, and every resolution should be tailored to their specific needs and goals. We take the time to understand what success looks like for you, then develop a strategy to achieve it.

Greater New York Coverage

With offices in Princeton, New Jersey and White Plains, New York, we're positioned to serve clients throughout the metropolitan area. Our practice extends from Manhattan and the NYC boroughs through Westchester County and across New Jersey from the Shore to the Delaware Valley.

Super Lawyers

Drew Sumner, Founding Attorney

Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This recognition is earned only by the top 5% of attorneys in the state. The selection process for Super Lawyers has many steps and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The Super Lawyer's Rising Stars™ list recognizes top, up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Both lists are issued by Thomson Reuters. Please visit their website for a full description of their selection process.

Drew W. Sumner has been selected by his legal community peers for inclusion in the list of New York Rising Stars™ in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.