Department profile
Nixon Peabody LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Nixon Peabody LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Massachusetts

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Nixon Peabody provides affluent clients with private client services including estate planning and administration, trusts and tax planning. The team also handles trust and estate litigation.

Strengths

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  • The firm has the scale to provide sophisticated and specific expertise. This is true across subject matters and geography.

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  • Their services are client-focused, and their advice is tailored to meet their clients' unique situations.

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  • The firm is able to deal with complex and sophisticated matters easily, and what really sets them apart is their ability to make complicated matters seem easy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jay Rosenbaum
    Band 1Jay Rosenbaum

    Jay Rosenbaum

    Jay Rosenbaum leads Nixon Peabody's international private client team. Rosenbaum is particularly highlighted for his expertise in UK/US matters.

    • Jay combines the best of technical expertise with client advocacy and compassion. He cares deeply for the client and always seeks to provide appropriate advice. Importantly, he uses his support team well, which means he is efficient and timely.

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    • Jay is very collaborative, really personable and remarkable with clients.

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    • Jay is a leader in the cross-border space. He is also technically excellent and has a charm that clients love.

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  • Band 2Evelyn V Moreno
    Band 2Evelyn V Moreno

    Evelyn V Moreno

    Evelyn Moreno's practice focuses on estate planning and wealth transfers for high net worth clients.
    • Evelyn is experienced and very, very good.

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  • Band 2Sarah Connolly
    Band 2Sarah Connolly

    Sarah Connolly

    Sarah Connolly is a well-established trust and estates lawyer with considerable experience advising high net worth clients on estate planning and administration.
    • Sarah Connolly is phenomenal.

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    • Sarah is responsive, client-focused and very personable.

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  • Band 4Deborah Anderson
    Band 4Deborah Anderson

    Deborah Anderson

    Deborah Anderson advises across a range of estate, income and gift tax planning matters, as well as on trust and estate administration.

    • Deborah is a trusted adviser and is responsive.

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    • Deborah is a pleasure to deal with. She is responsive to her client's needs and concerns, and I have confidence in the advice she gives.

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    • Deborah is the consummate professional and an extremely knowledgeable, capable and charismatic adviser. She also communicates clearly and is highly responsive.

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  • Band 4Ruth Mattson
    Band 4Ruth Mattson

    Ruth Mattson

    Ruth Mattson assists clients with estate and business planning for individuals and families, including advising on cross-border issues.

    • Ruth is very good: very helpful, straightforward and highly dedicated.

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    • Ruth understands and has insights on sophisticated questions, and is very prompt and responsive.

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    • Ruth Mattson demonstrates exceptional skill and knowledge.

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Ranked Individuals at Nixon Peabody LLP (5)

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