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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : New York

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Private Wealth Law - New York

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig advises high net worth clients on a variety of private wealth law matters both domestically and internationally. The team assists with estate administration, trust creation and administration, and tax planning, including GST matters.

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Strengths

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  • They have very knowledgeable attorneys with a wide breadth of experience and leadership skills that give clients confidence in their recommendations.

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  • They exhibit a combination of technical excellence, ability to listen closely to the needs of clients, and teamwork to develop and implement a thoughtful estate planning strategy.

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  • Greenberg Traurig are very knowledgeable with gift strategies and implementation of a plan to transfer wealth to the next generation.

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  • Greenberg Traurig comes to the table with ideas on solutions to problems when they arise. They keep the explanations simple and in plain terms for non-experts to easily understand and digest.

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  • Greenberg Traurig are extremely responsive. This is a very personal, private business, so you have to have those soft skills along with intellect.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Linda B. Hirschson
    Linda B. Hirschson

    Linda B. Hirschson

    Linda Hirschson chairs Greenberg Traurig's New York estate planning group and often advises high net worth clients on a wide array of private wealth matters.

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  • Brian G. Smith
    Brian G. Smith

    Brian G. Smith

    Brian Smith advises ultra high net worth individuals, family offices and beneficiaries on a broad range of estate planning matters.

    • Brian Smith is responsive, attentive and detail-driven, with a demeanour that works really well with the clients.

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    • Brian Smith explained the issues I face with respect to financial and estate planning very clearly. He continues to keep me apprised of changes in law that could affect my estate and finances.

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    • Brian Smith is professional, easy to work with, and clear at explaining everything.

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    • If Brian continues to provide service at the levels he has so far, it will be outstanding. He has been such a good service provider.

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    • Brian Smith is a pleasure to work with.

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