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McGuireWoods LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Virginia

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McGuireWoods LLP

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Private Wealth Law - Virginia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods' private wealth services team is well respected in Virginia for matters including estate planning, fiduciary litigation and tax advice.

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Strengths

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  • McGuireWoods' knowledge base is tremendous. They are on the cutting edge of estate planning and estate administration techniques. In addition, they are the best in training their young associates, paralegals and administrative assistants. They are the best, top to bottom.

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  • The attorneys at McGuireWoods provide thoughtful, comprehensive advice in a very time-efficient manner. My clients are consistently impressed with the level of service demonstrated in both formal written materials and the responsiveness of the attorneys.

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  • McGuireWoods has highly experienced counsel able to handle complex and sophisticated matters efficiently and professionally.

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  • The McGuireWoods team's knowledge, advice, reviews, opinions and the way they communicate both verbally and in writing is the best I have seen in my career.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Barker
    Michael Barker

    Michael Barker

    Michael Barker deals with a range of non-contentious trust and estate matters such as tax and estate planning, as well as trusts litigation.

    • Michael Barker delivers excellent service to the client and advisory team.

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    • Michael Barker has advised some of my clients using top-shelf strategies that worked out beautifully. His clients are consistently impressed with his work.

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    • Michael Barker is an outstanding attorney.

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    • I have worked with Michael Barker on a few estate-related issues and find him to be an excellent trusts and estates lawyer.

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    • Michael Barker is an outstanding attorney who has provided thorough, thoughtful, knowledgeable and professional counsel over a sustained period of time on complex and sophisticated estate planning matters. His level of service, excellence in communication and ability to explain complex matters are top-notch.

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  • Michele McKinnon
    Michele McKinnon

    Michele McKinnon

    Michele McKinnon is chair of the firm's non-profit and tax-exempt organisations practice team. McKinnon represents a number of impressive charities and respectable colleges and universities.

    • Michele McKinnon is the most technical attorney across the state of Virginia for charitable governance, giving and taxation.

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    • Michele McKinnon's reputation on the charitable-related issues is second to none in this area. She is an excellent attorney.

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  • William I. Sanderson
    William I. Sanderson

    William I. Sanderson

    William Sanderson is respected for his handling of trust, tax and estate planning work for high net worth clients and their closely-held businesses.

    • Bill Sanderson is one of the most personable and approachable attorneys I have ever met. His clients love him.

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    • Bill Sanderson has great relationships with our shared clients and is always very helpful in dealing with issues that arise.

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    • Bill Sanderson is excellent in all areas and a partner in our planning efforts.

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    • Bill Sanderson is probably the most technically proficient attorney with regard to estate, gift and income taxation. He is very precise and meticulous and a great speaker. I call Bill when I have questions on technical matters.

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  • Benjamin S. Candland
    Benjamin S. Candland

    Benjamin S. Candland

    Benjamin Candland is a wealth management and fiduciary litigation expert. He advises private individuals, banks and other financial organisations.

    • Benjamin Candland is a very knowledgeable subject matter expert. He is very timely in communication.

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    • Ben Candland is a great partner. He is knowledgeable and easy to work with. He also has great rapport with clients.

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    • Ben Candland approaches every client interaction with a calm and friendly demeanour that belies his extensive technical expertise.

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    • His reputation in our area is excellent. He is truly an outstanding attorney and a peer for many in our field.

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  • Meghan Hubbard
    Meghan Hubbard

    Meghan Hubbard

    Meghan Hubbard is adept at handling trust and estate administration and disputes.

    • Meghan is excellent. She is very level-headed and patient.

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    • Meghan demonstrates her expertise with sharp strategies and carefully thought-out counsel for the corporate trustees she advises.

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  • Stephen W. Murphy
    Stephen W. Murphy

    Stephen W. Murphy

    Stephen Murphy is partner at McGuireWoods who advises his clients on estate planning matters involving charitable gifting and tax advice.

    • Stephen Murphy has an outstanding reputation and is an excellent speaker.

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    • Stephen has plenty of trusts and estates legal knowledge and experience.

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