Ranking tables
High Net Worth USA Private Wealth Law: Central Region
Rankings overview for Individuals
Band 1
- Carol A Harrington McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
- David A Handler Kirkland & Ellis7 Years Ranked
- Susan T Bart
- Thomas W. Abendroth
Band 2
- David Herpe McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
- Stephen Dyer Baker Botts LLP7 Years Ranked
- Terri Lacy Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP7 Years Ranked
- William J Butler McDermott Will & Emery LLP5 Years Ranked
- Charles A Redd
- Lawrence Brody
- Lawrence P Katzenstein
- Louis S. Harrison
Band 3
- Barbara R Grayson Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lauren J. Wolven Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC7 Years Ranked
- Jordan A Klein
- Kathleen R. Sherby
- Stephanie Loomis-Price
All Individuals profiles
Band 1
1 Carol A HarringtonMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedCarol Harrington is based in Chicago and advises ultra high net worth clients on trusts and estates matters. A market commentator enthuses: "Carol is an amazing practitioner. Carol is the dean of the trusts and estates Bar. She is an expert in generation-skipping transfer tax." Another source notes: "She is a leading lawyer nationwide. She is incredibly well versed on the law."1 David A HandlerKirkland & Ellis | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDavid Handler is hugely well regarded by other trust and estate attorneys. One source says: "He is so talented. He is very knowledgeable, strategic and delightful to work with." Another interviewee notes: "David is superb. He has a phenomenal reputation. He is super creative and innovative in his approach to matters." A market commentator says: "David is a terrific lawyer; he's an absolute first-rate practitioner. He is very good with clients and has a tremendous amount of knowledge."- Susan T BartArentFox Schiff LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
- Thomas W. AbendrothArentFox Schiff LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
Band 2
2 David HerpeMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedChicago-based David Herpe advises prominent high net worth individuals, business owners and family offices on their wealth planning. He advises on estate planning and trusts as well as the formation and restructuring of closely held corporations.2 Stephen DyerBaker Botts LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedStephen Dyer of Baker Botts LLP advises on estate and business succession planning and tax matters. A market commentator notes: "He has a great practice. He is very highly regarded and he is a capable lawyer."2 Terri LacyHunton Andrews Kurth LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedTerri Lacy of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is co-head of the firm's business practice group. She advises high net worth individuals on their estate planning and tax planning.2 William J ButlerMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWilliam Butler is head of the firm's private client group. A source notes: "He has a very big practice and he is a very effective lawyer," adding: "His bedside manner is amazing." Butler advises on tax, trusts and business succession planning.- Charles A ReddStinson LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
- Lawrence BrodyHarrison & Held | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
- Lawrence P KatzensteinThompson Coburn LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
- Louis S. HarrisonHarrison & Held | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Barbara R GraysonWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedThe "fantastic" Barbara Grayson advises on estate planning and administration, trusts and tax matters. Sources say that she is "an excellent attorney," who is "very experienced, knowledgeable and client-friendly."3 Lauren J. WolvenLevenfeld Pearlstein LLC | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedLauren Wolven of Levenfeld Pearlstein LLC advises on estate planning matters. A source notes: "She is very smart and has good experience." Wolven's clients include closely held businesses, foundations and corporate fiduciaries.- Jordan A KleinLoeb & Loeb LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Kathleen R. SherbyBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Stephanie Loomis-PricePerkins Coie LLP | Private Wealth Law: Central RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3