Private Wealth Law

Jonathan Rikoon has extensive experience advising high net worth individuals on their estate and tax planning matters.

"He has great technical expertise and is absolutely brilliant."

Gabrielle Vidal co-chairs the firm's trust and estate litigation practice and represents clients in trust disputes as well as guardianship and conservatorship disputes.

"Gabrielle is phenomenal."

"Gabrielle is responsive, professional and highly skilled."

Leah Bishop advises on a range of wealth planning matters but has particular expertise in charitable giving and tax-exempt organisations.

"Leah enjoys an outstanding reputation for good reason. She is very smart, direct in her communication and has a tireless work ethic."

"There is no one better in this town in estate planning than Leah Bishop."

Mary Ann Mancini advises on a range of wealth planning matters but is especially well regarded for her insurance work practice.

"Mary Ann Mancini is on the litigation and planning side and is incredibly respected in our world."

"She is a great practitioner."

"Mary Ann is an expert in her field. She is also very personable and easy to work with."

Paul Frimmer is based in Los Angeles and advises on wills, probate and estate planning. He also advises on charitable giving and art law.

"Paul is a great, experienced lawyer with an excellent reputation. He is so smart."

Stuart Tobisman advises prominent high net worth individuals on their estate and tax planning. He also advises on estate and trust administration. His clients include closely held business owners, banks and trust companies.

"He is a wonderful person and practitioner. I have valued his insight and wisdom for many years."

"Stu's level of skill and depth of knowledge is truly vast. He is great to work with and I have nothing but respect for him."

"Stuart has an incredible depth of experience and is a pleasure to work with."

Alyse Pelavin is managing partner of the firm's Los Angeles office and has a strong reputation for advising high net worth clients on their estate planning and administration.

"Alyse is a star. She is thoughtful, responsive and creative."

"Alyse is simply spectacular. She is smart, creative and very knowledgeable."

"Alyse is very attentive to solving client issues creatively and effectively."

Jordan Klein advises on estate planning and administration, and trust administration. He regularly represents family offices in tax matters.

"Jordan is exceptional. He is very, very sophisticated in his work."

"His technical skills are outstanding. He's a great adviser and can explain difficult content in simple terms and is incredibly responsive."

"Jordan is a trusted adviser."

Rachel Harris is extremely well regarded for handling cross-border planning matters.

"Rachel has a strong international practice in LA. She is great."

"Rachel is incredibly smart and a lovely person to work with. She has more international private client experience than any US lawyer I have encountered."