High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Illinois
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Family Wealth Report Awards Legal Team of the Year, 2021
Private wealth services is a marquee practice of the firm. Wealthy individuals and their families rely on our leading-edge counsel to preserve wealth, structure multigenerational businesses, and implement strategies to address all aspects of tax, wealth transfer and succession planning. Our experience gives us unique insights into the multiple facets of tax planning, family business succession and wealth transfer not available elsewhere.
Our stewardship of private wealth combines practical, solution-oriented legal counsel with an ongoing commitment to client service in the following key areas:
Wealth Planning
As trusted legal advisors, our estate planning and tax attorneys provide coordinated fiduciary planning and counsel based on our strong experience in wealth preservation and tax minimization.
Trust, Estate & Gift Tax Planning
We have a well-earned reputation for finding favorable tax solutions to complex estate planning issues for high net worth families and their businesses.
Family Office Services
Helping prominent families manage their investment, lifestyle and business needs through family offices has been a core service of our firm for more than 40 years.
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Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg provides private wealth services for high net worth individuals and families. The lawyers advise on tax planning, charitable planning and estate planning for multi-generational families.
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Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg has extremely knowledgeable attorneys capable of handling the most complex of matters. They have the history and expertise to work on everything from routine estate planning to private trust companies integrating foreign trusts and charitable organisations.
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg are fast, timely, responsive, incredibly smart and focused on outcomes.
The calibre of their attorneys is excellent. They collaborate well, and they are creative problem solvers with great knowledge of the law in all of its complexities. They are a client-focused firm and deliver excellent value for clients.
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Lawrence Richman is a private wealth expert. Richman handles estate planning matters across the USA, advising closely-held businesses and families on succession matters and philanthropic ventures.
Larry Richman is absolutely invaluable as a resource and a partner.
Larry is an exceptional attorney who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Code and regulations. He is able to break down in simple terms the most complex of scenarios and give the client tailored, practical advice. In working on a matter, Larry takes ownership of his assignments and makes sure the client doesn't overlook anything and understands the benefits and risks of each transaction.
Larry is a first-rate attorney. He is very smart, highly responsive and has exceptional problem-solving skills.
Larry Richman is terrific. He is creative, sophisticated, knowledgeable and has great initiative. And he knows our business well.
Frank Paolini is a partner at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg. He is well versed in private wealth disputes and estate planning work. His practice encompasses estate and tax planning as well as charitable planning.
Frank is an outstanding attorney. He is extremely well versed in the law, with a practical eye toward client-centred solutions. He explains complex legal issues extremely well and is an excellent resource and advocate.
Frank sees the big picture. He is relentless, and he has the creativity to actually solve problems in ways that do not simply create more problems. More importantly, his work is good, high-quality work.
Frank has been a pleasure to work with.
Head of Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
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Joan Colson
Lizabeth Horn
Eric Mann
Gina Shkoukani
Cheryl Kehoe Schaul
Susan L. Goldenberg
Kathryn Kaler
Jeffrey Glickman
Jackson Hicks
Suzanna Swanson-Hart
Martin Tish
Frank Paolini
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