Private Wealth Law

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.

"My lawyer was the epitome of excellence and professionalism. She was compassionate and patient in every interaction with me. The cohesiveness, camaraderie and respect the team had was exemplary."

"All my needs were met with timeliness, understanding and compassion. The team cared about me not just as a client but as a person struggling with the most difficult journey of my life."

"They have been incredibly responsive and beat their own deadlines."

Kimberly Quarles Swintosky has a wealth of knowledge in the tax and corporate business law space, with deep expertise in private equity work. "Kimberly Quarles Swintosky was not only my attorney but was an advocate who treated me like a friend." "Kimberly's technical knowledge is superb, and it is matched by her skill set of being sensitive and caring. She provides descriptive examples and helps us play out the 'what if' circumstances."

Ansley Chapman Cella is a partner in Smith Anderson's trusts and estates practice group. Cella handles estate planning matters for high net worth individuals and owners of closely held businesses. "Ansley is particularly good at general estates work."

Deborah McDermott frequently advises wealthy clients on domestic and cross-border trusts and estates matters.