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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


ArentFox Schiff LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

ArentFox's private clients, trusts and estates group advises on complex wealth preservation matters with a great reputation nationally. The firm has private wealth practices in Chicago, Washington DC and New York City.

Strengths

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  • The ArentFox Schiff team is talented and knowledgeable enough to handle any complex or sophisticated matter that may arise.

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  • The attorneys I work with at ArentFox Schiff can handle any trust, estate or tax issue, international or domestic.

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  • ArentFox Schiff has it all: the highest-calibre senior estate planners, a strong bench of dedicated mid-level and junior attorneys, substantial breadth and depth of experience, and the ability to deliver service reflecting a client-focused and practical approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Susan T Bart
    Band 1Susan T Bart

    Susan T Bart

    Susan Bart is highly regarded nationally for her private wealth practice, with clear expertise in gift tax planning, estates and trusts administration, and charitable planning.

    • Susan Bart is outstanding.

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    • Susan Bart is very well regarded, and she is seen as a leader in the field.

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    • Susan Bart is unbelievable. She may be the smartest person I have ever met.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Thomas W. Abendroth
    Band 1Thomas W. Abendroth

    Thomas W. Abendroth

    Thomas Abendroth has a strong national reputation for his trust and estate experience.
    • Tom Abendroth has a national reputation in our field for excellence, and very deservedly so. He is excellent with clients, and I have no hesitation recommending him to work with a client with very significant levels of wealth. He will often come up with thoughtful and creative estate plans.

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    • Tom Abendroth has a long history of providing our clients with exceptional estate planning services.

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    • Tom Abendroth is particularly impressive.

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  • Band 2Lauren J. Wolven
    Band 2Lauren J. Wolven

    Lauren J. Wolven

    Lauren Wolven advises on estate planning matters. Wolven's clients include closely held businesses, foundations and corporate fiduciaries.

    • Lauren Wolven is an attorney I recommend to everyone, including my own family.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Kevin Matz
    Band 3Kevin Matz

    Kevin Matz

    Kevin Matz advises clients on a range of wealth transfer matters including tax planning, estate planning and trusts. He also advises on charitable planning and estate administration.
    • Kevin Matz is outstanding and very involved in ACTEC. He is just a great fellow and bright and good at what he does.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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