Department profile
Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - District of Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Caplin & Drysdale is a well-respected firm for its private client offering, which includes estate planning and handling trust and tax matters.

Strengths

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  • The firm has an exceptional understanding of the law, attention to detail, creativity in finding solutions resulting in tax savings, responsiveness and an ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences.

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  • The firm is very attentive and responsive to client needs, leading to pre-emptive and constructive planning for the client.

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  • The firm is recognised as having an outstanding estate planning department.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Anne O'Brien
    Band 1Anne O'Brien

    Anne O'Brien

    Anne O'Brien is a highly regarded trust and estate attorney who advises clients on estate planning, trusts and tax. O'Brien frequently handles family wealth transfers and trusts, contentious estate matters and charitable planning.
    • Anne O'Brien is savvy and gracious. She is my go-to estate planner for East Coast clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Alison Egan
    Band 3Alison Egan

    Alison Egan

    Alison Egan advises high net worth clients on matters including trust restructuring, estate and tax planning and estate administration.

    • Alison is clear in communication, patient and timely.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Alison is wonderful. She is a very accomplished, great estate planner and generous with her time.

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    • Alison works tirelessly to find tax savings. She has a brilliant mind for this area of law.

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Ranked Individuals at Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered (2)

District of Columbia

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