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The Firm

Our Attorneys

A small group of experienced advocates, each with a commitment to client service that spans careers rather than cases. Meet the people who will represent you.

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Margaret Hawthorne

Founding Partner · Estate Planning & Family Law

Margaret founded Hawthorne Law Group in 1978 after fifteen years with a prominent boutique firm. She has spent her career helping families navigate the most personal and consequential moments of their lives.

J.D., Yale Law School, 1963
Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Best Lawyers, Estate Planning (30+ years)
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Jonathan Caldwell

Managing Partner · Business & Corporate Law

Jonathan leads our business practice, representing companies from formation through succession. Before joining Hawthorne, he served as general counsel for a private equity firm.

J.D., Columbia Law School, 1998
M.B.A., Wharton School, 1995
Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
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Rebecca Park

Senior Partner · Personal Injury & Litigation

Rebecca has secured verdicts and settlements in excess of $180 million over her career. A former prosecutor, she brings a trial-tested edge to every case she takes.

J.D., Georgetown Law, 2003
Board Certified, Civil Trial Advocacy
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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David Reyes

Partner · Criminal Defense

David represents clients facing everything from misdemeanor charges to federal indictments. His reputation for meticulous preparation is matched only by his composure in the courtroom.

J.D., Stanford Law School, 2007
Former Federal Public Defender
Best Lawyers, Criminal Defense
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Eleanor Kim

Partner · Family Law

Eleanor guides clients through divorce, custody, and complex family transitions with clarity and empathy. She is a certified family law mediator and a fierce advocate when litigation becomes necessary.

J.D., NYU School of Law, 2011
Certified Family Law Mediator
Rising Stars, Family Law
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Thomas Brennan

Partner · Real Estate & Land Use

Thomas handles residential and commercial real estate matters throughout the region. Clients rely on him for both routine transactions and the most complex disputes.

J.D., University of Virginia, 2005
Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Best Lawyers, Real Estate
Personal Attention

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At Hawthorne, you engage the firm, not a rotating cast of associates. Every client works with a senior attorney from consultation through resolution.

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