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Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : New Jersey


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 - New Jersey

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lowenstein Sandler enjoys a superb reputation in New Jersey as a leading law firm for private wealth matters. The firm has extensive expertise in trust and estate planning.

Strengths

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  • My expectations for the understanding of my needs and situation have consistently been exceeded by Lowenstein Sandler by using their wealth of experience, broad range of practice areas and intense focus on internal collaboration.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team has a wealth of experience advising large, complex family-owned businesses, and their advice is both practical and effective.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I found Lowenstein Sandler to be extremely responsive and timely with information.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAshley Steinhart
    Senior StatespeopleAshley Steinhart

    Ashley Steinhart

    Esteemed practitioner Ashley Steinhart has a wealth of experience advising high net worth clients on trust and estate planning matters. He is also known for having a strong background in fiduciary litigation.

    • Ashley Steinhart is the dean of New Jersey trusts and estates. He is a fantastic lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Ashley Steinhart is one of the most respected and admired lawyers in this field. His counsel is sought out by many. He is incredibly effective and has the highest level of integrity.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Ashley is a pleasure to work with and was always aware of the client's situation.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Michael N. Gooen
    Band 1Michael N. Gooen

    Michael N. Gooen

    Michael Gooen is recognised as a go-to in the New Jersey market for private wealth matters.

    • On every level, Michael Gooen provided outstanding customer service, advocacy, knowledge, negotiating acumen and practicality.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Michael Gooen is top in the field. He is knowledgeable, brilliant and a trusted problem solver.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Warren K. Racusin
    Band 1Warren K. Racusin

    Warren K. Racusin

    Warren Racusin has in-depth experience representing high net worth clients in all aspects of tax, trust and estate planning.
    • Warren Racusin is a rock star of the trusts and estates field. He is a creative and talented attorney and an asset for his clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Tracy Snow
    Band 3Tracy Snow

    Tracy Snow

    Tracy Snow is a partner at Lowenstein Sandler and has a growing reputation in trust and estate planning. She has developed a particular focus on tax-exempt charitable organisations.

    • Tracy Snow is very knowledgeable, creative and easy to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Tracy is an excellent counsellor to her clients and a pleasure to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Lowenstein Sandler LLP (4)

New Jersey

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