Private Wealth Law

Carlyn McCaffrey in New York has considerable experience advising on highly sophisticated wealth planning matters. McCaffrey is one of the most highly respected tax and trusts experts in New York and across the country.

"She is a star and I adore her."

"Carlyn is the most impressive and the most creative."

"Carlyn is a legend and extraordinary."

Carol Harrington is based in Chicago and advises ultra high net worth clients on trusts and estates matters.

"Sheis the top of the top, cream of the cream. She is amazing, very kind and a gracious person in addition to being a great lawyer."

"She is terrific. She is fabulous. Carol is one of the best national practitioners."

David Baker is head of the firm's estate, trust and guardianship controversy practice group and advises on a range of litigation matters including estate and trust disputes.

"David is one of the top trusts and estates litigators in the country."

"I consider Dave Baker to be the best probate and trust litigation attorney in the country, and I jump at any chance to work with him."

Ellen Harrison has particular expertise in advising high net worth individuals on their family office structures.

"Ellen Harrison is a star and is great."

"Ellen is very intelligent and incredibly smart. She deserves to be honoured in some way."

"She is an amazing lawyer who I have the highest respect for."

Julie Kwon has an active practice advising high net worth clients on their wealth structuring. Much of Kwon's work is cross-border in scope and she regularly acts for clients on relocation matters.

"Julie is very strong."

"Julie is outstanding. She is the expert on generation-skipping wealth transfers."

Leigh-Alexandra Basha has an impressive cross-border trusts and estate practice. Basha is best known for pre-immigration planning and complex international tax compliance matters for international clients.

"She is a star when it comes to estate planning."

"Leigh-Alexandra Basha is particularly knowledgeable in the international area."

"She is the best!"

Nicole Pearl is based in Los Angeles and advises high-profile, wealthy individuals on their estate planning.

"Nicole Pearl is the full package and very knowledgeable about the substance of the law. She is precise and thorough."

"Nicole is a very good lawyer."

Read Moore advises domestic and international clients on a range of wealth planning matters. He advises on estate and trust administration, business succession and cross-border planning.

"Read Moore is an extremely creative lawyer with an assured bedside manner."

"He has a very strong command of subject matters and clearly articulates complicated concepts. Read is also very patient and highly responsive to queries. He is AAA all around."

"Read's knowledge in the area of international estate planning and foreign trusts is astounding. He has great contacts, exceptional client service and provides solutions for clients."

William Butler is head of the firm's private client group, with a particular focus on probate administration and estate planning work.

"Bill is a trusted adviser to clients beyond just the legal relationship. His ability to provide practical advice based on his level of understanding of the client is based on his high EQ."

"William is a top-notch planner."