Khari Peter Prescod is an accomplished New York attorney and seasoned litigator with 25 years of experience representing individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of legal matters. He is known for his sharp courtroom advocacy, sophisticated negotiation skills, and practical, results-driven approach to resolving complex legal disputes and structuring agreements.
Mr. Prescod began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases at both the trial and appellate levels. His prosecutorial background gave him a deep command of trial practice, evidence, and legal strategy, which continues to serve his clients today. He later served as legislative counsel to the Chairman of the New York State Assembly’s Children and Family Committee, contributing to significant family law legislation and gaining valuable insight into the policy and legislative process behind the law.
In private practice, Mr. Prescod has earned a strong reputation as an effective courtroom advocate and a skilled negotiator. He regularly litigates contested family law matters, including divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and abuse/neglect cases. He also negotiates and drafts parenting plans, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, which are carefully structured to withstand legal scrutiny.
His criminal defense practice includes representing clients facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges, as well as post-conviction matters. He further handles complex real estate and landlord-tenant disputes and regularly negotiates and reviews commercial and residential leases to protect his clients’ interests.
Mr. Prescod’s business and commercial practice includes both litigation and transactional matters. He represents business clients in contract disputes and commercial litigation, and also negotiates and drafts a wide range of business agreements, including demand letters, settlement agreements, and contracts designed to avoid future disputes.
He also provides intellectual property counsel on copyright and trademark matters and offers comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, trusts, probate, and powers of attorney.
Mr. Prescod is recognized not only for his litigation ability but also for his tactical negotiation skills. He is adept at resolving disputes and structuring agreements through strategic negotiation when appropriate, always with the client’s best interests in mind. His ability to analyze risk, leverage strengths, and pursue favorable outcomes—whether in litigation or at the negotiating table—has earned him the trust of a diverse client base.
Throughout his career, Mr. Prescod has been dedicated to helping clients navigate legal challenges with clarity and confidence. Whether advocating in court or negotiating critical documents and settlements, he delivers focused representation and personalized counsel to achieve optimal results.
Mr. Prescod is admitted to practice in New York State and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Queens County Bar Association.
