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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : California: Southern

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - California: Southern

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher provides a range of private wealth services to affluent clients, including tax advisory, estate planning and trust administration. Many of Willkie's California clients are prominent people in the entertainment industry.
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Strengths

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  • Willkie Farr is a one-stop shop for all your needs. The firm has a very high level of competence throughout.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • They have such broad experience it is hard to imagine that they haven't dealt with just about everything in the estate and trust field.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Willkie Farr has a level of knowledge and sophistication when it comes to tax and estate planning to rival anyone else in the country.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan C Lurie
    Jonathan C Lurie

    Jonathan C Lurie

    Jonathan Lurie is a well-recognised figure in the California private wealth market. Lurie's work is often cross-border in nature and he regularly works with ultra-wealthy clients.

    • Jonathan has great knowledge and he is so likeable. He brings a charm and sense of humour to the table. He is also a great connector of business.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan is a super high level creative thinker and wonderful to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan is an exceptional estate and trust attorney.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Jonathan Lurie is a genius.

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  • Alex M Weingarten
    Alex M Weingarten

    Alex M Weingarten

    Alex Weingarten is the managing partner of Willkie's Los Angeles office. Weingarten advises trustees and beneficiaries in trust litigation. His matters often involve the estates of musicians and entertainers.

    • Alex Weingarten handles the most complex, biggest cases and does it really well. He is very, very good in oral argument.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alex is very strategic in his approach and thorough in his representation.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Andrew D Copans
    Andrew D Copans

    Andrew D Copans

    Andrew Copans is co-chair of the West Coast private wealth group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Copans handles complex estate planning work, including cross-border structuring and wealth planning, for wealthy clients.

    • On estate planning matters, I find Andrew Copans to be open minded and flexible in helping us achieve our goals.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Andrew Copans is the consummate professional. He's also a very, very good person to work with. He is understanding, resourceful and one of those people you can trust to help you, no matter what.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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California: Southern

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