Orlando, Florida  ·  Since 1994

The Counsel You Deserve. The Results You Need.

For over thirty years, Hargrove & Sterling has stood beside Orlando's families and businesses — navigating complexity, protecting rights, and delivering outcomes that matter.

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30+
Years Serving
Orlando
1,400+
Cases Resolved
$185M+
Recovered for Clients
97%
Client Satisfaction
Free
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What We Do

Six Areas of Focused Practice

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01
Personal Injury

Auto accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. We fight for full and fair compensation with no upfront fees.

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02
Criminal Defense

DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, and white-collar offenses. Strategic defense from first appearance through trial and appeal.

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03
Family Law

Divorce, child custody, alimony, adoption, and domestic agreements. Compassionate guidance through your most personal legal matters.

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04
Business Litigation

Contract disputes, partnership conflicts, shareholder claims, and commercial litigation. Protecting your business aggressively and efficiently.

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05
Real Estate Law

Residential and commercial closings, title disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and development agreements across all of Central Florida.

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06
Estate Planning

Wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. Ensuring your legacy is protected and your wishes are honored.

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1994
Founded in
Orlando, FL
Our Firm

Three Decades of Principled Practice

Hargrove & Sterling, P.A. was founded in Orlando with a single conviction: that every client deserves the same level of representation the powerful take for granted. That belief has guided us through more than 1,400 matters and over $185 million in client recoveries.

We are a boutique litigation and advisory firm. We keep our caseload manageable so every client speaks directly to their attorney — not a paralegal, not a call center, not an intake coordinator.

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No-fee case evaluation
Contingency PI cases
Bilingual staff (En / Es)
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Our Team

Meet the Attorneys

James R. Hargrove, Managing Partner
James R. Hargrove
Managing Partner  ·  Florida Bar 1993
Personal Injury  ·  Business Litigation  ·  Appellate Practice

University of Florida College of Law, J.D. magna cum laude. AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Elena M. Sterling, Senior Partner
Elena M. Sterling
Senior Partner  ·  Florida Bar 1996
Family Law  ·  Estate Planning  ·  Probate

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. Named among Florida's Top 50 Women Attorneys. Board Certified in Marital & Family Law.
Marcus A. Webb, Associate Attorney
Marcus A. Webb
Associate Attorney  ·  Florida Bar 2018
Criminal Defense  ·  Real Estate Law

Florida State University College of Law. Former Assistant State Attorney, Orange County. Fluent in Spanish.
Client Stories

Trusted by Orlando Families & Businesses

"

James took my personal injury case on a Friday afternoon and by Monday had already filed. He recovered three times what the insurance company initially offered. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough.

Robert M.
Personal Injury — Auto Accident, 2024
"

Elena handled our divorce with more grace and precision than I thought possible. She protected what mattered most — my children — without turning the process into a war. Truly exceptional representation.

Christine V.
Family Law — Dissolution of Marriage, 2023
"

Marcus saved my business. Our former partner was attempting to dissolve the company mid-contract. Hargrove & Sterling filed the injunction and we were back operating within 72 hours.

David T.
Business Litigation — Partnership Dispute, 2024
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