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Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

District of Columbia

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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Band 1

  1. Lowenstein Sandler LLP
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    Lowenstein Sandler LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Lowenstein Sandler strengthened its capabilities in high net worth trusts, estate and tax planning by bringing in a market-leading team from Caplin & Drysdale in May 2023. The team regularly advises on very high-value and frequently cross-border tax and estate planning work.
  2. McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    McDermott Will & Emery is a leading firm for private wealth services in DC. McDermott's lawyers have considerable expertise in national and international tax matters, estate planning and charitable giving.
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Band 2

  1. 2
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    ArentFox Schiff was formed from the 2022 merger of Arent Fox, a long-time Washington, DC firm, and Chicago-headquartered national firm Schiff Hardin. Its private client, trusts and estates team has grown significantly as a result.
  2. 2
    BakerHostetler LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    The attorneys I am working with are all highly skilled and experienced. It is evident that the entire team communicates on the matters handled on our behalf and coordinates the work to be completed.
  3. Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
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    Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    We have dealt with Caplin & Drysdale on a wide variety of issues and it has had specialists who were able to help with each issue. The team responds quickly and gets work done in short timeframes.
  4. Ivins, Phillips & Barker
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    Ivins, Phillips & Barker
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Not only are the attorneys technicians and experts in what they do, they are practical planners, and are generally nice people. They are top-notch attorneys who can take on the most complex matters.
  5. Loeb & Loeb LLP
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    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    What I find unique is the team's ability to manage the personality dynamics of complex families while articulating wealth transfer concepts, risks and solutions. The team is proactive and responsive.
  6. McGuireWoods LLP
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    McGuireWoods LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    I am impressed with McGuireWoods' resources and problem-solving skills for issues requiring innovative and creative solutions. I have never had to call twice to get a response from our attorney.
  7. Arnold & Porter
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2
  8. Kozusko Harris Duncan
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Pasternak & Fidis
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3
  2. Venable LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 3