Private Wealth Law

Described as "leaders nationally in estate planning as well as in the Portland market," Holland & Knight is recognised for its strength in the private wealth practice. "They will work with some of the wealthiest clients and they can provide a very in-depth and comprehensive service for multi-generational families," reports a market insider.

According to one wealth adviser, Holland & Knight is "one of the few firms in the USA with such an incredible team of dedicated and experienced trust and estate attorneys." Another Washington source describes the firm as "a very suitable choice for ultra high net worth clients."

Notable practitioners

Brent Berselli is an associate in the firm's private wealth services group and focuses his practice on tax planning for wealthy families and business clients. "He's a great attorney; he is down to earth, and clients say he is easy to communicate with," reports a market insider, who continues: "He does a good job overall and asks smart questions. He does well to educate the client so they understand the plan being put together for them."

Joshua Husbands is lauded as "absolutely a market leader" who is "a go-to person for particulary wealthy clients that need more sophisticated estate planning." Industry sources further praise him as "one of the best-known lawyers in the area" who is "right at the top of the tree." His level of service is commended, and an impressed client enthuses: "He's a very thorough and very dedicated counsel. He's creative with solutions and develops great relationships with clients. He has led the firm's relationship with our company and he has been brilliant and we are grateful for Josh's leadership." A trusts and estates peer highlights his status in the legal community and praises him as "one of the biggest and most technically proficient attorneys in the entire country."