Clear-headed counsel when it matters most.
For twenty-five years our partners have represented individuals, families, and privately held businesses in the matters that shape their futures.
Recognized by
Focused expertise, proven outcomes.
We take on a deliberately narrow range of matters so we can deliver at the highest level.
Partners who take the first call — and the last.
Helena Wheatley
Managing Partner
Helena has tried more than sixty cases to verdict in state and federal courts. She is frequently retained as lead counsel in bet-the-company litigation and is recognized for her tactical clarity and her writing. A graduate of Stanford Law School, Helena clerked for the Honorable Susan Illston before joining Wheatley & Stone at its founding.
- J.D., Stanford Law School
- Admitted in California, New York, and the Northern District of California
- Super Lawyers — Top 50 Women (2019–2024)
- Former clerk, U.S. District Court (N.D. Cal.)
Trusted by founders, families, and fortune-listed boards.
“Helena's team took a matter that every other firm described as unwinnable and delivered a result that changed our company's trajectory.”
Marcus Chen
CEO, Daybreak Industries
“They are the rare firm that will tell you when NOT to sue. That candour — and their writing — is what kept us with them.”
Priya Krishnan
General Counsel, Monarch Logistics
“A difficult family matter handled with steadiness, discretion, and real skill.”
A. Rowe
Client since 2017
Common questions, answered plainly.
We offer a complimentary 30-minute initial call for prospective clients so we can understand the matter and decide together whether we are the right fit.
We work on hourly, fixed-fee, and in limited cases contingency arrangements. We discuss fees candidly on the intake call and put every engagement in writing.
Our partners are admitted in California and New York, and we are regularly admitted pro hac vice in other jurisdictions where the matter warrants it.
Schedule a confidential consultation.
Thirty minutes with a partner. No obligation. We'll listen to your matter and recommend a path forward.
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All inquiries are treated as confidential. We reply to every message within one business day.
- Phone
- (415) 555-1204
- Address
- 221 Market Street, Suite 1400San Francisco, CA, 94105USA