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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : USA - Nationwide


ArentFox Schiff LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


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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  • ArentFox Schiff has large firm resources with lawyers in different jurisdictions, but the feeling of a smaller boutique law firm.

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  • The work product ArentFox Schiff delivers is highly sophisticated, yet its attorneys are able to communicate clearly without using a lot of legal jargon.

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  • The attorneys at ArentFox Schiff pivot very quickly to address any area of concern our family office experiences. They never over-lawyer the situation. They are results-driven.

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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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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.

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

    Thomas W. Abendroth

    Thomas Abendroth has a strong national reputation for his trust and estate experience.
    • 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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    • Thomas Abendroth takes the complex cases and he makes them look simple. He is a born lawyer.

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    • Thomas Abendroth is an incredible lawyer. He is intelligent, he is tough and he is also kind.

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    • Thomas Abendroth is a seasoned veteran in this industry. He has wisdom and experience. Every time I work with him, I learn from him.

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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 can solve any situation related to tax or estate planning. Clients love her for her judgement.

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  • Band 4Kevin Matz
    Band 4Kevin 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 the Ted Lasso of the Bar. He is so nice. There is no project that is too large or too small for him to take on, he just wants to be helpful.

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    • Kevin Matz is excellent. He is a walking encyclopaedia and just a nice, hard-working guy.

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