Department profile
Katten

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Katten

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Katten has a national reputation for its trusts and estates practice. It is strong in Chicago and has a notable practice in New York City and in Los Angeles.

Strengths

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  • Katten has a deep national team.

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  • Katten is a very good firm. It has good practitioners in each market.

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  • Katten has resources and offices nationwide.

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  • Katten's service levels and responsiveness are excellent. They consistently respond promptly, address issues efficiently, and maintain clear communication throughout the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joshua Rubenstein
    Band 1Joshua Rubenstein

    Joshua Rubenstein

    Joshua Rubenstein has an excellent reputation for advising on contentious and non-contentious aspects of private client matters. Much of Rubenstein's work is cross-border in scope.
    • Joshua Rubenstein is a very good estate planning lawyer who also does a lot of international work.

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    • Joshua Rubenstein works tremendously hard and is very bright. He is unique and comes up with very clever resolutions that you wouldn't ordinarily think of.

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    • Joshua Rubenstein is fantastic. He is an incredible human being and wonderful attorney. He is relatable and he brings a fantastic human element to any client matter I have worked with him on.

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    • Joshua Rubenstein is well known and has a strong practice.

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    • Joshua Rubenstein has a well-earned reputation as being a top trusts and estates lawyer in the country. He is really smart and he has been doing this work for so long. He has earned his credibility.

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  • Band 2Carol A. Johnston
    Band 2Carol A. Johnston

    Carol A. Johnston

    Carol Johnston advises high net worth clients on a range of wealth planning techniques. She also advises on estate and trust administration.
    • Carol Johnston is an excellent resource with wide knowledge and experience. I can always count on her advice.

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    • Carol Johnston understands complexities of trusts while understanding the broader business models she is working in. She tailors her approach to her advice. She is very adept at finding good solutions that are well thought through.

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