Private Wealth Law - Ohio
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease handles estate planning, tax issues and all other aspects of wealth planning such as drafting wills and trusts for high net worth families.
Strengths
In central Ohio, the depth of the Vorys team is unmatched, in my opinion. In some instances, they will call upon resources in other offices to support client needs. There never seems to be any lack of ideation among the group.
Notable practitioners
John Furniss represents high net worth individuals and business owners in estate planning and business succession issues. Furniss currently serves as the ACTEC state chair for Ohio.
John Furniss is highly regarded in Ohio.
John Furniss is a top-flight lawyer.
I am very familiar with John Furniss. He is outstanding.
Karen Moore has extensive knowledge and experience advising clients on estate planning and administration matters.
Karen Moore is an A+ professional in every key way.
Emily Pan handles estate and tax planning issues for high net worth individuals and families, closely held business owners and corporate executives in Cincinnati. She also has an impressive reputation for her expertise in fiduciary litigation.
Emily Pan is an excellent lawyer. If Emily has prepared the documents then there is no attacking them.
I am familiar with Emily Pan and she is excellent.
Michael Schwartz is a trusted adviser to high net worth individuals and corporate fiduciaries, offering counsel on estate planning and trust administration matters.
I have worked with Michael Schwartz multiple times and he has a great personality.
Michael Schwartz has a wonderful reputation. He warrants my high regard.
Elizabeth Weinewuth is a litigation partner based in Vorys' Cincinnati office. Weinewuth assists clients on contentious trusts, estates and fiduciary matters, and has additional expertise in trusts and estates administration.
Elizabeth Weinewuth's focus is more on fiduciary litigation. She is a good technical person with good skills.
