INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Thomas W Richardson

Thomas W Richardson

High Net Worth 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Private Wealth Law: Eastern Region

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Thomas Richardson concentrates his practice in the areas of: estate planning; estate and trust administration; representation of family businesses, including succession planning; tax controversies involving the Internal Revenue Service and local tax authorities; fiduciary litigation; asset protection planning; charitable giving; and creation and representation of tax-exempt entities, including family foundations and public charities. A 1990 graduate of Rutgers Law School, Mr. Richardson was an associate in the trusts and estates department of an international law firm in New York before joining Arnold & Porter.

Personal

J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 1990; B.A., University of Vermont, 1985

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - District of Columbia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Thomas Richardson advises clients on all aspects of wealth planning and administration, as well as tax and fiduciary litigation and charitable planning matters.

Private Wealth Law: Eastern Region - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Thomas Richardson of Arnold & Porter advises on a range of wealth planning matters and remains well regarded in the sector.

Strengths

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  • Tom is highly skilled, and his calm, thoughtful approach and understanding of the family’s nuances make his counsel indispensable. He provides solutions that are practical.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • Tom Richardson is highly skilled and our long-standing estate attorney whose calm, thoughtful approach and understanding of the family’s nuances make his counsel indispensable. He provides solutions that are practical.

    Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionChambers High Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Arnold & Porter (4)

District of Columbia

New York

USA - Nationwide

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