Ranking tables

Private Wealth Disputes | High Net Worth

Illinois

Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.

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  1. David A Baker
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    David A Baker
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Disputes
    2023 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    David Baker is highly regarded for his work in trust and estate disputes, as well as his experience in fiduciary litigation. Baker leads sizeable controversy matters involving significantly wealthy families.
  2. David C Blickenstaff
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    David C Blickenstaff
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Private Wealth Disputes
    2023 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    "David has the gravity of being a true professional and is incredibly helpful in putting situations to bed and avoiding lengthy, costly processes. He has the experience, expertise and demeanour to both counsel me appropriately, as well as our client."
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    James Hitzeman
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Private Wealth Disputes
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    "James is skilled at representing trustees and I think he is trustworthy in representing clients and their interests well. He is a reliable counsel."
  4. Jared Cloud
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    Jared Cloud
    Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC
    Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC | Private Wealth Disputes
    2023 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    "His technical skills are excellent as are his writing skills. Jared's knowledge of the law is excellent and he is a skilled negotiator who knows when to fight and when to resolve amicably. He works in the interest of the client."
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    Nicole Mann
    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Loeb & Loeb LLP | Private Wealth Disputes
    2023 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    "Nicole is an extremely intelligent, diligent, and sophisticated attorney. She is not only able to comprehend complex fiduciary issues but is also able to explain those issues to courts and clients in a way that allows them to understand as well."
  6. John T. Brooks
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Private Wealth Disputes
    2023 | Band 1