Ranking tables

Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

North Carolina

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Katten
    Katten 2 Years Ranked
  2. Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked

    Raleigh-based firm Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP has a strong private client services team that handles trust and estate matters. As well as private individuals, Smith Anderson also assists families and charitable organisations.

  2. Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Katten
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    Katten
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Katten often supports high net worth individuals on succession planning, foundations, general tax issues and charitable planning.

  2. Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
    Private Wealth Law
    2025 | Band 2