Private Wealth Law - District of Columbia
What the Team is Known For
Arnold & Porter's private client services team is well respected by peers and clients for its work, which includes estate administration and planning, disputes and tax matters.
Strengths
"Arnold & Porter's work and knowledge is top-notch. It can handle any topic a client throws at it, and has built a good support team behind the lead partners. The team always has thoughtful responses."
"The lawyers are always many steps ahead of us, up to date on all aspects of the law and always have new ideas on how to improve upon the planning we have already done. Everyone goes above and beyond."
"It’s always astonishing to see how hard everyone at Arnold & Porter works - no detail goes unnoticed. I am always able to reach someone at the firm."
"The team has excellent abilities for the most complex matters and is able to break it down to lay terms. I appreciate the diversity of formal education, training and background within the team."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Richardson advises clients on all aspects of wealth planning and administration, as well as tax and fiduciary litigation and charitable planning matters. "Tom is at the top of the industry, yet humble and considerate." "Thomas is a fine lawyer who is very experienced." "Thomas W Richardson is wonderful to work with. He has the most amazing way of communicating and explaining all aspects of the law. He makes plans and implements them with what seems like such ease."
Cara Koss handles the full suite of estate and trust planning and administration matters for affluent individuals and families with closely held businesses. Koss has further expertise in contentious family wealth matters and IRS audits. "Cara has grown a significant presence in DC. She is a terrific lawyer and one of the most responsive to other people in the community. She is a go-to lawyer and a leader in this practice area." "Cara is a high-integrity, smart, experienced professional and a quality person." "Cara is wonderful, she is incredibly smart and has a work ethic like nothing I have ever seen. She always goes the extra mile and never misses even a single detail. She is a pleasure to work with." "Cara is excellent in all respects and I respect her ability to break down very complex matters into lay terms and strategies for our shared clients. She’s a great resource and collaborator."
