Kincaid Law Group

About this location

The oldest and largest law firm in Avalon Heights, occupying floors 20 through 34 of Avalon Financial Plaza. Founded in 1887 by Ezekiel Kincaid, a self-taught attorney who built his practice representing Black merchants, shipping companies, and property owners who had no other legal recourse. What began as a two-room office near the harbor is now a 400-attorney institution spanning every area of law. Kincaid Law Group has always been a family operation — from founding to present day, every managing partner has carried the Kincaid name. That tradition is not incidental. It is policy. The firm's partnership agreement formally reserves managing authority for family succession, and every strategic decision made in the top-floor conference room has been made with the next generation in mind. Managing Partner: Ezekiel "Zeke" Kincaid IV — in his late fifties, sharp, politically connected, and deeply respected across the city. He sits on the board of Avalon Heights University and The Avalon Club. Ezekiel IV has begun the quiet, deliberate process of stepping back. No public announcement has been made. No retirement date is set. But those inside the firm — and those close enough to the family to notice — understand that a transition is coming. The question the city has not yet had to answer is whether the next Kincaid is ready, and whether the firm is prepared for whoever that turns out to be. Practice Areas: Corporate & Transactional Law — Mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, securities, and commercial contracts. The firm represents several of Avalon Heights' largest institutional investors. Real Estate & Development Law — Commercial development, land use, zoning disputes, and luxury property transactions. Stratton Harbor Holdings uses Kincaid as its primary outside counsel. Family Law & Estates — Divorce, custody, prenuptial agreements, trust creation, and estate planning. The family law division is quietly one of the most powerful in the city. When a high-profile marriage ends or a legacy estate is contested, Kincaid handles it with a level of discretion no other firm can match. Criminal Defense — White-collar criminal defense, federal investigations, and high-profile criminal representation. The criminal division is selective. Kincaid does not take every case. Entertainment & Intellectual Property — Contracts, catalog ownership disputes, brand licensing, and rights protection. Renaissance Records uses Kincaid for label-side legal work. Civil Rights & Institutional Litigation — A small but respected division funded in part by firm profits, handling civil rights litigation, discrimination cases, and institutional accountability work on reduced or pro bono basis. This division is what keeps the Kincaid name connected to the community rather than solely to power.