Ranking tables
High Net Worth USA Private Wealth Law: Eastern Region
Rankings overview for Individuals
Senior Statespeople
- William D Zabel Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP7 Years Ranked
- G Warren Whitaker
- Jonathan J Rikoon
- Pam H Schneider
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Beth Shapiro Kaufman Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered7 Years Ranked
- David J Stoll Milbank LLP7 Years Ranked
- Edward Koren Holland & Knight LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ellen K Harrison McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
- Georgiana J Slade Milbank LLP7 Years Ranked
- Joshua Rubenstein Katten7 Years Ranked
- Leigh-Alexandra Basha McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
- Amy Erenrich Heller
- Basil P Zirinis
- David Pratt
- Diana SC Zeydel
- Jay D Waxenberg
Band 2
- Austin Bramwell Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
- David J McCabe Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Marc J Bloostein Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
- Dina Kapur Sanna
- Douglas L. Siegler
- Laura M Twomey
Band 3
- Anne O'Brien Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered7 Years Ranked
- Christopher W Boyett Holland & Knight LLP7 Years Ranked
- David Scott Sloan Holland & Knight LLP7 Years Ranked
- Loretta A Ippolito Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP7 Years Ranked
- Susan C Frunzi Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP7 Years Ranked
- Brad J Richter
- Donald Kozusko
- Ivan A Sacks
- Ivan Taback
- Lauren Detzel
- Leiha Macauley
- Linda B. Hirschson
- Mary Ann Mancini
- Michael Pfeifer
- Zena Tamler
Band 4
- David Stein Withers Bergman LLP7 Years Ranked
- Edward J Beckwith BakerHostetler LLP7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan M Forster BakerHostetler LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kimberly Cohen Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
- Martin Hall Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
- Shari Levitan Holland & Knight LLP7 Years Ranked
- James Brockway
- Kevin Matz
- Nikola R Djuric
- Rashad Wareh
- Stephanie Heilborn
- Thomas W Richardson
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
S William D ZabelSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Senior Statespeople | 7 Years RankedWilliam Zabel has extensive experience advising high net worth and ultra high net worth clients on their estate planning and tax matters.- G Warren WhitakerDay Pitney LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Senior Statespeople
- Jonathan J RikoonLoeb & Loeb LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Senior Statespeople
- Pam H SchneiderGadsden Schneider & Woodward LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
- Alan S HalperinPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Star Individuals | 7 Years RankedAlan Halperin has an incredible reputation among market sources for his practice. One source says: "He is an excellent lawyer nationally. He is very smart, very insightful, and has an excellent manner with clients." Another interviewee explains: "He is such a delight to deal with. Aside from being brilliant, he's just a likeable person. I absolutely love working with him."
- Carlyn S McCaffreyMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Star Individuals | 7 Years RankedCarlyn McCaffrey is "really in a class of her own," says a market source, who adds: "She is the smartest and most creative lawyer I have ever met in any discipline." McCaffrey has considerable experience advising on highly sophisticated wealth planning matters. Another interviewee notes: "She is brilliant in every way."
- Robert C Lawrence IIICadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Star Individuals
Band 1
1 Beth Shapiro KaufmanCaplin & Drysdale, Chartered | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedBeth Shapiro Kaufman has an incredible reputation among market sources. One market commentator enthuses: "She is an absolutely fabulous lawyer. She is so, so knowledgeable. She has really sound judgement and she's great at explaining things. She's top notch." Another interviewee says: "She is so practical, intelligent and straightforward to deal with."1 David J StollMilbank LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedDavid Stoll "has a terrific practice," says a source, who continues: "He's practical, smart and great with clients. He's the whole package." Stoll advises on a range of matters including estate and tax planning and charitable planning. An interviewee notes: "He is a very good and thoughtful lawyer."1 Edward KorenHolland & Knight LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedEdward Koren is well recognised across the country for his considerable experience advising high net worth clients on their wealth planning. An interviewee notes: "Edward has a great book of business. He is certainly very intelligent and knows his stuff."1 Ellen K HarrisonMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedEllen Harrison is "an exceptional lawyer," says a source, who continues: "She is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the private wealth space." Harrison has particular expertise advising wealthy individuals on their family office structures. An interviewee notes that "her technical skills are incredibly impressive," and another source confirms: "She is absolutely terrific. She is super creative, very strong with clients and super knowledgeable."1 Georgiana J SladeMilbank LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedThe "excellent" Georgiana Slade has a strong reputation for her experience in advising ultra high net worth clients on estate planning and tax matters. An interviewee says: "She's a great lawyer. She is one of the most experienced lawyers in this space."1 Joshua RubensteinKatten | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedJoshua Rubenstein has an excellent reputation for advising on contentious and non-contentious aspects of private client matters. A source notes: "Josh is incredibly well known nationally as a go-to lawyer for complex and international trust and estate matters," and another interviewee says: "Josh is a very strong international trust and estate practitioner with an amazing book of clients."1 Leigh-Alexandra BashaMcDermott Will & Emery LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedWashington, DC-based Leigh-Alexandra Basha has an impressive cross-border trusts and estate practice. A market source explains: "Leigh is an amazing lawyer when it comes to foreign assets. She is a go-to for cross-border matters."- Amy Erenrich HellerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
- Basil P ZirinisSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
- David PrattProskauer Rose LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
- Diana SC ZeydelGreenberg Traurig, PA | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
- Jay D WaxenbergProskauer Rose LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Austin BramwellMilbank LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAustin Bramwell is "a thought leader," says a source, who adds: "He is absolutely amazing and dynamic." Bramwell is hugely well regarded among market sources. An interviewee enthuses: "He's super smart, super personable and such a delight. He is so collaborative and straightforward. He is fantastic."2 David J McCabeWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedDavid McCabe advises high net worth and ultra high net worth clients on complex estate and tax planning matters. A source enthuses: "David is an incredibly intelligent lawyer," and another interviewee confirms: "He is a very intelligent lawyer. He is very thoughtful, creative and very client-friendly."2 Marc J BloosteinRopes & Gray LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedMarc Bloostein "has a fantastic reputation," says a source. Bloostein advises on estate planning and administration and trusts. "He's a strong attorney," notes a market commentator.- Dina Kapur SannaDay Pitney LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
- Douglas L. SieglerVenable LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
- Laura M TwomeySimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Anne O'BrienCaplin & Drysdale, Chartered | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAnne O'Brien advises high net worth clients on estate planning and administration and trusts. She also has considerable experience advising on federal and state tax law.3 Christopher W BoyettHolland & Knight LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMiami-based Christopher Boyett is co-chair of the firm's national private wealth practice and advises wealthy individuals, their families, and businesses on estate planning and business succession. He also advises on estate and trust administration.3 David Scott SloanHolland & Knight LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDavid Scott Sloan is based in Boston and advises on a range of wealth planning matters. He advises on business succession planning, philanthropic giving and tax matters. Sloan co-chairs the firm's global private wealth practice.3 Loretta A IppolitoPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedLoretta Ippolito advises ultra high net worth individuals on their estate and tax planning. She also advises on estate and trust administration.3 Susan C FrunziSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSusan Frunzi has a "great reputation," says a source, who continues: "She is excellent. She is very smart, very collaborative and very thoughtful." Frunzi advises on a range of matters including estate planning and administration, trusts and tax matters.- Brad J RichterFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Donald KozuskoKozusko Harris Duncan | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Ivan A SacksWithers Bergman LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Ivan TabackSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Lauren DetzelDean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth PA | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Leiha MacauleyDay Pitney LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Linda B. HirschsonGreenberg Traurig, LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Mary Ann ManciniLoeb & Loeb LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Michael PfeiferDay Pitney LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
- Zena TamlerSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 3
Band 4
4 David SteinWithers Bergman LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedDavid Stein advises on estate planning, trusts and tax planning. He also advises on philanthropic giving. Stein's clients include domestic and international high net worth individuals, public charities and private foundations.4 Edward J BeckwithBakerHostetler LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedEdward Beckwith of BakerHostetler LLP is a "very, very good lawyer," says a source, who continues: "He is very knowledgeable and has strong expertise on charitable planning." Beckwith advises individuals, families and family offices on tax planning.4 Jonathan M ForsterBakerHostetler LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedJonathan Forster of BakerHostetler LLP advises high net worth individuals and their families and businesses as well as family offices on a range of wealth planning techniques. He also has particular and longstanding expertise in the life insurance industry.4 Kimberly CohenRopes & Gray LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedKimberly Cohen is "a very knowledgeable lawyer who advocates for her clients' best interests," explains an interviewee. Cohen advises on estate and tax planning matters. A market source says: "She is a very thoughtful and smart attorney."4 Martin HallRopes & Gray LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMartin Hall is "a go-to for charitable planning," says a source, who adds: "He is a very strong lawyer in the exempt organisations world." He is chair of the firm's private client group and advises on a range of tax and estate planning matters. A market source says: "Martin is highly regarded as a very creative planner."4 Shari LevitanHolland & Knight LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedShari Levitan advises ultra high net worth clients on business succession and tax planning matters. Her clients include domestic and international wealthy individuals, and individual and institutional trustees.- James BrockwayWithers Bergman LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4
- Kevin MatzArentFox Schiff LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4
- Nikola R DjuricDjuric Spratt P.A. | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4
- Rashad WarehKozusko Harris Duncan | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4
- Stephanie HeilbornProskauer Rose LLP | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4
- Thomas W RichardsonArnold & Porter | Private Wealth Law: Eastern RegionHigh Net Worth 2022 | Band 4