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Ivins, Phillips & Barker

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Ivins, Phillips & Barker

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Ivins, Phillips & Barker's attorneys work with our clients to identify goals and tailor estate plans designed to preserve assets and provide income for ensuing generations, reduce unnecessary tax exposure, and fund philanthropic causes.

IPB has had considerable experience in addressing a broad range of domestic and international issues and in developing comprehensive individual and family estate plans that take into consideration the unique relationships and goals of each client.  This experience transcends tax issues and can only be gained through decades of practice.

Our estate planning attorneys represent a variety of high net worth individuals and multi-generational families, from those with significant inherited wealth invested in diversified assets to those with major equity holdings in closely held businesses created by them or their families. Many of the families served by our estate planning group have been clients of the firm since its founding in 1935.  

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Private Wealth Law - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Ivins, Phillips & Barker handles the full suite of tax and estate planning matters for high net worth clients, including those with assets abroad.
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Strengths

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  • Not only does the firm have a depth of knowledge but also a client-centred approach. They have a genuine commitment to understanding each client's goals and family dynamics.

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  • Ivins, Phillips & Barker is excellent with regard to their legal knowledge, timely responses and professionalism. Equally important, they are practical and nice people. My clients truly enjoy the relationship.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The level of knowledge and expertise in estate and tax planning at Ivins is exceptional. I have the highest confidence in their ability to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • Their knowledge of so many areas of trust and tax law is unquestioned. What sets them apart is their responsiveness to any and all of their clients’ requests and their willingness to listen to their clients’ needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brenda Jackson-Cooper
    Brenda Jackson-Cooper

    Brenda Jackson-Cooper

    Brenda Jackson-Cooper is highly skilled at developing tax and estate planning strategies for high net worth individuals and families.

    • She is extraordinarily talented at handling the many different requests that are made of her. We are very fortunate to have Brenda as our legal counsel.

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    • Brenda is an outstanding professional who takes exceptional care of her clients.

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    • Brenda is fantastic to work with. She is always very responsive and willing to take our calls on a moment's notice. We can always count on her for assistance.

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  • Kasey Place
    Kasey Place

    Kasey Place

    Kasey Place joined Ivins, Phillips & Barker from the IRS. She routinely handles GST tax planning and other estate and tax planning mandates for high net worth clients.

    • I have always felt extremely satisfied by Kasey's competency, work ethic and responsiveness. She proactively takes on tasks and coordinates well with me around complex family matters and dynamics.

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    • Her deep understanding of tax law, insight into IRS audit procedures and understanding of family priorities make her an exceptional tax attorney.

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    • Kasey is awesome to work with. She is very knowledgeable and responsive.

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  • Natanya Allan
    Natanya Allan

    Natanya Allan

    Natanya Allan is an expert on estate planning and charitable giving. Allan advises high net worth individuals and charities on tax and governance matters, including philanthropy planning.

    • She is capable, smart and human. I very much enjoy working with her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Natanya Allan is one of my go-to attorneys for excellent, professional, responsive and practical service for wealthy clients in need of estate planning. She is fabulous to work with from my perspective, and my clients absolutely adore working with her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Natanya is hands-down one of the finest lawyers I've had the privilege to work with. She takes a common sense, pragmatic approach to the matters that she handles while providing a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of the legal and tax complexities.

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    • I have the highest degree of confidence in her knowledge and ability to explain the complex and create confidence in the client.

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