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Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Illinois


Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC

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About

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The Trusts & Estates Group at LP helps individuals and families achieve their business and personal goals, whether through trusts & estates litigation, gift planning, charitable planning, business succession planning, or estate planning. The group, which includes eleven members of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, drafts basic estate plans as well as plans spanning multiple generations, states, and businesses.

We have been ranked by Chambers and Partners since 2016, and several attorneys have been recognized by the publication individually. Our clients routinely say they prefer working with us because we are responsive, preach simplicity, and look at an overall picture of wealth.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Illinois

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The team at Levenfeld Pearlstein is highly regarded in the market for its expertise and experience in trusts and estates. Partners advise on multi-generational family and business planning, and gift tax planning for wealthy individuals, among other matters.

Strengths

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  • The team has strong technical knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of the ultra high net worth segment of the population.

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  • They have a deep knowledge base among the partners and are always doing impressive work.

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  • The firm proactively brings issues and ideas to us. Levenfeld Pearlstein does an incredible job of supporting the ultra high net worth client. They have specialists in many areas.

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  • Levenfeld Pearlstein are highly experienced and specialised fiduciary litigators. They have superior litigation skills combined with superior knowledge of fiduciary rules and tax considerations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jared Cloud
    Band 1Jared Cloud

    Jared Cloud

    Jared Cloud is a premier litigator who focuses his practice on trust and estate litigation, as well as fiduciary matters. Cloud has a highly regarded and busy practice handling complex disputes.

    • His attention to detail is fantastic. His ability to think and respond in the moment in adversarial situations inspires confidence.

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    • I consider Jared to be one of the very best at what he does in Illinois. He is extremely smart.

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    • Jared's experience is amazing. His practice is really high end and really solid. He's a great advocate and a great lawyer.

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    • Jared is really excellent. He is clever and he knows the courtroom well.

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  • Band 1Robert Romanoff
    Band 1Robert Romanoff

    Robert Romanoff

    Robert Romanoff is a notable leader in private wealth law. Romanoff focuses his practice on complex planning for ultra high net worth clients who operate across various sectors and jurisdictions.

    • Robert is an elite level technician and adviser.

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    • Robert is one of the best estate planners I have ever come across. He is seriously sophisticated.

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    • Rob is extremely knowledgeable, customer focused and a trusted adviser to us. He is very forward thinking.

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    • Rob Romanoff is very good with family business owners and he connects well with clients.

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    • Rob is among the very best in Chicago, if not the country.

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  • Band 3Carrie Harrington
    Band 3Carrie Harrington

    Carrie Harrington

    Carrie Harrington is chair of the trusts and estates group at the firm and advises clients on related matters. She is well regarded in the market as someone who contributes to the growth of the industry.
    • She is excellent and really well regarded. She's definitely a go-to, really sophisticated and professional with her clients.

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    • Carrie has a very sophisticated practice and she is growing it very quickly. She is a star of the future.

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  • Band 3Sheri Warsh
    Band 3Sheri Warsh

    Sheri Warsh

    Sheri Warsh advises affluent clients on private wealth matters such as multi-generational tax and trusts issues.
  • Band 3Stuart Kohn
    Band 3Stuart Kohn

    Stuart Kohn

    Stuart Kohn works on matters relating to trusts and estate planning, as well as some succession planning.
  • Band 4Adam Garber
    Band 4Adam Garber

    Adam Garber

    Adam Garber helps wealthy individuals and businesses with their wealth transfer and succession aims. He leverages his expertise in tax to tailor structures to specific client circumstances.
    • Adam is consistently great to work with.

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    • Adam is an exceptional estate planning attorney.

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    • Adam Garber is very responsive and is also very bright.

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