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Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered

Beth Shapiro Kaufman

Washington, DC, USA

High Net Worth Guide 2021

Ranked in 2 departments

Ranked in : Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionPrivate Wealth Law

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Individual profile for High Net Worth 2021

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High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law: Eastern Region - USA

Band 2

Beth Shapiro Kaufman is a highly experienced estate planner who "has great expertise in generation-skipping transfer tax matters," according to a peer. This source says she "has particular expertise with certain charitable issues" and is a "very highly respected lawyer." Another source says she is "truly a top-notch lawyer, one of the best of the best; we trust everything she says," adding: "Beth is extremely bright; she knows the law and all of its current nooks and crannies; she is personable, easy to understand, responsive, and articulate."

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Private Wealth Law - District of Columbia

Band 1

Beth Shapiro Kaufman "commands a lot of respect from others - she's an excellent lawyer with very good judgement." Peers say that Kaufman "brings a great perspective to things," "is viewed as an honest professional who will not play games," and benefits from experience at the Treasury Department which "puts her in a special position to understand regulatory processes." A client also observes that "Beth is literally one of the best lawyers I have worked with in any capacity. She is at the top of the top. If there were an Olympic Gold medal for Beth’s abilities, she would get one. She is a superstar."

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