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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Illinois


ArentFox Schiff LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Illinois

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

ArentFox Schiff is highly esteemed for its expertise in trusts and estates. The firm advises high net worth clients on a broad range of matters in private wealth.

Strengths

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  • ArentFox Schiff lawyers are highly technical across multiple domains. They have a deep bench, with industry thought leaders and a talented pipeline of rising stars.

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  • The ArentFox Schiff team has a deep bench of knowledge. It responds promptly and thoroughly to all questions and observations and is very personable to work with.

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  • The attorneys at ArentFox Schiff are knowledge in all areas of the law. They pivot very quickly to address any area of concern. The attorneys never 'over-lawyer' the situations and are results-driven.

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  • ArentFox Schiff is well-equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The partners I have worked with are very strong.

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  • They are a very significant and well regarded firm, particularly for estate planning in Chicago, The calibre of people they have and their contribution to the legal community is significant.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David C Blickenstaff
    Band 1David C Blickenstaff

    David C Blickenstaff

    David Blickenstaff is renowned for his expertise in trust and estate litigation. Blickenstaff often represents trustees in high-value disputes and is adept at handling claims of undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty.

    • Dave is truly exceptional in his wisdom, skill and responsiveness. He is a joy to work with.

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    • Dave is an exemplary lawyer that excels in all categories.

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    • David is really smart and can get the results.

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    • Top among David's qualities is his demeanour: he's incredibly personable in a very measured way. He takes client relationships very seriously. He's capable of doing very complex and high-value work.

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    • David is great, he is really clever and he fights for his clients.

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  • Band 1Lauren J. Wolven
    Band 1Lauren J. Wolven

    Lauren J. Wolven

    Lauren Wolven centres her practice on estate planning and trust and estate administration and litigation. She often helps multiple generations of a family to update their estate planning in a more tax-efficient manner.
    • Clients love Lauren for her judgement. She gets to know her clients and tells them what she thinks, which clients find so valuable.

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    • She is very well respected and is known to do a good job. She's incredibly smart and doesn't miss a thing.

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  • Band 1Susan T Bart
    Band 1Susan T Bart

    Susan T Bart

    Susan Bart focuses her practice on estate, gift tax and charitable planning, trust and estate administration, and fiduciary counsel.
    • Susan Bart has a strong and high-end practice.

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    • Susan is a phenomenal lawyer and is so intelligent.

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  • Band 1Thomas W. Abendroth
    Band 1Thomas W. Abendroth

    Thomas W. Abendroth

    Thomas Abendroth is highlighted for his expertise in estates and for his contribution to the growth of the industry.
    • Thomas Abendroth is an incredible lawyer. He is intelligent, he is tough and he is also kind.

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    • Tom Abendroth is a really great lawyer, who has been practising at a high level for a long time. He has great clients and great knowledge.

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    • Thomas is very much a trusted adviser with deep knowledge of tax and estate planning, as well as the clients he serves.

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    • Tom Abendroth takes the complex cases and makes them look simple. He is a born lawyer.

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  • Band 3Christine Quigley
    Band 3Christine Quigley

    Christine Quigley

    Christine Quigley provides counsel to wealthy clients on wealth transfer planning, estate and trust administration, and business succession planning.

    • Christine Quigley is developing into a terrific attorney with really strong communication skills.

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    • Christine is a fantastic academic. She is very professional, knows her stuff and is very competent.

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    • Christine is a pleasure to work with. She earns and maintains the trust and respect of both client and fellow advisers with excellent technical skills.

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  • Band 3Jessica Birnbaum
    Band 3Jessica Birnbaum

    Jessica Birnbaum

    Jessica Birnbaum's practice includes advising clients on estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and trusts and estates disputes.

    • Jessica Birnbaum is an exemplary lawyer. She is precise, patient and smart.

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    • Jessica Birnbaum has a fantastic bedside manner. She is relatable, clients listen to her and they understand her. She is an excellent technician and she finds a way to level with clients.

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    • Jessica Birnbaum is a very strong and really impressive lawyer. Her work with high net worth clients is really complex.

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  • Band 3Sarah Kerr Severson
    Band 3Sarah Kerr Severson

    Sarah Kerr Severson

    Sarah Kerr Severson focuses her practice on estate and business succession planning matters.
    • Sarah is a standout in the field and clients appreciate her caring manner, her know-how and her experience.

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