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McDermott Will & Emery has a market-leading national presence for private wealth work, with teams in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC and South Florida and throughout California. The McDermott team advises on some of the most complex wealth planning matters for many of the wealthiest people in the USA, and has a strong cross-border planning practice for international clients.
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McDermott Will & Emery is phenomenal. I use them on matters when I need the very best of the best.
McDermott Will & Emery is phenomenal. I use them on matters when I need the very best of the best.
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Carol Harrington is based in Chicago and advises ultra-high net worth clients on trusts and estates matters.
Carol Harrington is absolutely phenomenal. She is a go-to. She is sophisticated and she is kind.
Carol is one of the most technically gifted estate planning attorneys I have ever met.
Carlyn McCaffrey in New York has considerable experience advising on highly sophisticated wealth planning matters. McCaffrey is one of the most highly respected tax and trusts experts in New York and across the country.
Carlyn McCaffrey is one of the finest estate planners that has ever lived.
David Pratt is chair of the private client services department at Proskauer Rose and has a strong national reputation in private wealth. He joined McDermott Will & Emery in July 2025 from Proskauer Rose.
David truly is one of the greatest minds at the trusts and estates Bar. He has equal parts heart and skill.
David Pratt's tax expertise is outstanding. Not just on the technical side, but given inter-generational wealth transfer has an impact on family relationships, he is sensitive to that as well.
David Pratt is brilliant. He is very sophisticated and he can really explain things to clients in layman's terms.
David Pratt is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in this area. He combines that with a personal touch and intention that I don't think you can find anywhere else.
David Baker is one of the top litigators in the country. He has a great tax background as well. He is our go-to guy on complex, high-value and cross-border stuff.
David Baker is the best trust and estate litigator I know in Chicago and beyond. He is very gifted, the most experienced practitioner around in this area and a fantastic advocate.
Ellen Harrison has particular expertise in advising high net worth individuals on their family office structures.
Ellen Harrison is actually brilliant. She has seen pretty much everything. She advises on really cutting-edge issues and comes up with clever solutions to tax problems.
Julie Kwon is probably the top GST practitioner in the country.
Leigh-Alexandra Basha has an impressive cross-border trust and estate practice. Basha is best known for pre-immigration planning and complex international tax compliance matters for international clients.
Knowing that Leigh-Alexandra is overseeing everything is a comfort. I know, without question, that when I reach out she will be there. I trust her implicitly to handle my family's affairs.
Leigh-Alexandra Basha is brilliant. She is excellent on the technical side and she also has an excellent client style. She has a graciousness to her; a beautiful blend of what you need.
Nicole Pearl is based in Los Angeles and advises high-profile, wealthy individuals on their estate planning.
Nicole Pearl is probably the most technically sophisticated trusts and estates attorney I have dealt with.
Nicole is top of her game in terms of estate planning. She is very sophisticated in her approach to matters and complex situations.
Nicole Pearl is an outstanding attorney with broad and deep technical skills, especially in the trust and estate area.
Read Moore is very strong on cross-border estate planning.
Read Moore is very strong in client service, subject matter expertise and the ability to provide counsel to families.
Read Moore is well equipped to handle even the most complex tax matters.
William Butler is the former head of McDermott's private client group. He has a particular focus on probate administration and estate planning work.
William Butler is really useful in challenging situations. He has the voice of reason. He has a lot of experience with families. He can provide a personal perspective.