High Net Worth Guide 2025 : New York
Ranked Individual
Provided by Chambers
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.
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Patterson Belknap offers exceptional response time and pragmatic counsel. Each person is skilled and talented.
Patterson Belknap provides creative and practical advice. The partner accessibility is great and the work is carefully and thoughtfully delegated, which speeds up turnaround time.
Patterson Belknap are incredibly responsive, and the quality of their work is outstanding.
Patterson Belknap is made up of knowledgeable professionals who offer personal and attentive service.
I was really impressed with the depth of Patterson Belknap's bench. They have a terrific reputation in dealing with art issues and employment law issues, and they have a really robust tax group.
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Michael Arlein, chair of the Patterson Belknap trust and estates group, represents high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and private equity principals in estate and tax planning.
Michael Arlein is an excellent attorney, adviser and person to have at the table.
Michael Arlein is definitely forward-thinking across multiple trust and estate items, but he's also aware that he needs to plan for the future. He approaches his work with a very business mindset.
Michael Arlein is highly technical in tax law and very good at explaining things at a client's level so they can understand it. He is also very fast and reliable.
Michael Arlein is great with clients, friendly and a strong communicator. He handles extremely complex clients in a sophisticated yet digestible manner.
Michael Arlein is excellent in all regards. He is extremely knowledgeable, attentive and diligent.
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