Department profile
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : New York


Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - New York

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler is highly regarded for its private wealth offering to high net worth individuals and families. The team is adept in advising on matters including trust, estate and succession planning.

Strengths

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  • There is deep expertise at Patterson Belknap which has been cultivated over years of experience. The expertise plus the pace at which work gets done stands out.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Patterson Belknap work alongside us in delivering the best service to our clients. There is no matter I would consider too complex or sophisticated for them.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Patterson Belknap is a boutique firm that is collaborative and responsive. They take a team approach to managing client engagements that cross departments.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael Arlein
    Band 4Michael Arlein

    Michael Arlein

    Michael Arlein, chair of the Patterson Belknap trusts and estates group, represents high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and private equity principals in estate and tax planning.

    • Michael Arlein is incredibly smart, responsive and a creative thinker.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Michael is responsive, commercially minded and very much understands the clients' business and industries. He is technically very competent.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Michael is the first person I think of for QSBS planning. He has created a reputation that rivals all other practitioners while being an attorney who is wonderful to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP (1)

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