Nicholas Van Brunt

Nicholas Van Brunt focuses his practice on resolving disputes over trusts, estates, conservatorships and other fiduciary matters. He is co-leader of the Private Wealth Services team.

Whether in the courtroom or at mediation, Nicholas advocates passionately and effectively for his clients and counsels them compassionately but credibly—skills that enable him to consistently achieve favorable outcomes. His clients include individuals, non-profit organizations, corporate entities, private professional fiduciaries and family offices.

Known as a skilled negotiator, strategic advisor and trial counsel, Nicholas advises on a full range of estate- and trust-related disputes, including will and trust contests alleging lack of capacity, undue influence, fraud or improper execution; fiduciary litigation, including claims of breach of fiduciary duty by trustees, executors or agents; trustee accounting matters; conservatorship proceedings, including contested appointments and allegations of elder abuse or financial exploitation; cases involving the intersection between probate law and other legal issues; and litigation prevention and negotiated solutions.

A calming influence even in the middle of high-stakes disputes, Nicholas has developed an impressive roster of clients who value his discretion, effectiveness and solutions-oriented approach.