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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : District of Columbia


Lowenstein Sandler LLP

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About

Provided by Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Comprised of lawyers from the firm’s Trusts & EstatesTax, Family OfficeInvestment ManagementPrivate Equity/M&ADebt FinanceVenture Capital, and Real Estate practices, our attorneys offer sophisticated legal and business advice, crafting tax-efficient strategies that enable high-net-worth and ultra-high-net individuals and family offices to achieve their personal, philanthropic, and business objectives through strategic planning. We pride ourselves on our long-term personal relationships with families, family offices, private foundations, and family-owned businesses throughout the United States and around the world, who trust our dedicated stewardship and personalized advice.

Our lawyers are highly experienced in developing innovative approaches for complex cross-border gifts, investments, and purchases by individuals and their private investment vehicles. We guide clients through estate planning; domestic and international taxation; direct equity and private credit investments; tax-efficient transfers of businesses, real estate, valuable art, and other collections (often with cross-border components); and complex financial transactions by family-owned entities and charitable foundations, as well in controversies. In addition, we address family matters, ranging from tax and estate planning for marriage and divorce to business disputes and fiduciary litigation, all with the focus of serving the interests of the individual and family.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - District of Columbia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lowenstein Sandler strengthened its capabilities in high net worth trusts, estate and tax planning by bringing in a market-leading team from Caplin & Drysdale in May 2023. The team regularly advises on very high-value and frequently cross-border tax and estate planning work.

Strengths

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  • Lowenstein Sandler has expertise, attention to detail, and is easy to work with.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Clients get nothing but a five-star service from them from day one. They have great lawyers, top lawyers, and are incredibly responsive.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Lowenstein Sandler has a high level of expertise regarding complex estate planning issues.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Beth Shapiro Kaufman
    Band 1Beth Shapiro Kaufman

    Beth Shapiro Kaufman

    Beth Shapiro Kaufman is a very experienced private wealth adviser. Shapiro Kaufman has strong expertise in estate, gift and generation-skipping tax matters, among others.
    • Beth is one of the smartest attorneys I have ever encountered. She is very intelligent and articulate.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Beth is in an elite, top-tier class of lawyers.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Beth Shapiro Kaufman is one of the leading practitioners on trusts and estates in America. She has encyclopaedic knowledge.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Beth is one of the most responsive lawyers I have worked with. It sets her apart. She also has a keen sense for providing judgement that is really hard to match.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Michael P. Vito
    Band 3Michael P. Vito

    Michael P. Vito

    Michael Vito is experienced in advising clients on estate, gift and income tax planning. His expertise also includes business succession planning and estate and trust administration.

    • Michael is a bright, smart lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Michael is a lawyer's lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I truly enjoy working with Michael Vito. He is organised, technical and responsive.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Lowenstein Sandler LLP (2)

District of Columbia

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