A Manhattan criminal defense boutique facing two lawsuits by ex-partners is working toward finalizing a settlement in one, but continues to face heated allegations in the other.

In the last six months, 17-lawyer Harris, St. Laurent & Chaudhry has been embroiled in litigation with two former partners, Kevin O’Brien and Adam Ford, who split from the boutique in 2015 and opened their own defense and litigation firm, Ford O’Brien.