Private Wealth Law

Connolly Gallagher provides trust and estate administration, planning and litigation services to wealthy clients. Its trusts and estates team also acts for many of the largest trust companies in Delaware, as well as representing individual trustees and charitable foundations.

"Connolly Gallagher's team is thorough and responsive."

"The firm has strong knowledge and experience. The team members always pick up the phone; they are also very responsive to emails and voicemails."

"The partners and associates are extremely responsive - phone calls and emails are returned in the same day."

"The firm is always up to date on Delaware trust law and has provided exceptional service for our complex trusts. Attorneys at the firm have strong knowledge in their areas of expertise."

"The firm has been in the trust and estates business for quite some time and is extremely knowledgeable in this area."

Gregory Weinig's practice encompasses trust and estate planning, administration and litigation matters. He often uses his litigation expertise in his planning work. "Greg is skilled on both the planning and fiduciary litigation sides. He understands how issues can impact potential litigation down the road, which is a unique quality." "We were impressed by Gregory Weinig's level of professionalism." "Gregory is very competent. He is known in this sector as a knowledgeable and responsive attorney who tries to get the best result for people."

Scott Swenson has a keen focus on private wealth disputes, with a particular focus on complex trust litigation. He often represents corporate fiduciaries and individual beneficiaries in matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Supreme Court of Delaware. "Scott Swenson is always willing to vet and discuss matters. He is responsive, thoughtful and strategic in his approach. Clients trust and enjoy working with Scott and the work product he provides." "Scott is personable and a knowledgeable practitioner in trust and estate planning. When referring clients to Scott, I know they will receive excellent services from an engaged and considerate counsel." "Scott is a very friendly person. I find him to be personable, easy to work with and very generous with his time. He is committed to helping younger people to do well and really leads by example." "Scott Swenson advocates strongly for his clients, is responsive and makes matters really easy to understand for clients. He has a communication style and temperament which is smooth and reassuring."

Charles Durante has a wide-ranging trusts, estates and succession practice with a wide breadth of experience in private wealth. He advises major Delaware trust companies and charitable foundations, and also provides expert testimony on Delaware trusts law in out-of-state proceedings. "He is extremely knowledgeable and has written some important legal opinions for us."

Trisha Hall is a wealth preservation specialist who handles the full range of estate and trust planning and administration issues for high net worth individuals. She frequently advises corporate trustees on matters involving high-asset trusts. "Trisha Hall is a greatly knowledgeable attorney. She is responsive and someone who clients find it easy to work with."