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About
Provided by Brad J Richter
Practice Areas
Chair of the firm’s Trusts and Estates Department. Practice focuses on all aspects of trusts and estates representation, including sophisticated tax and estate planning, the administration of large estates and trusts, succession and business planning, and the formation and operation of charitable foundations. Represents high-net-worth individuals; principals and sponsors of private equity funds; executives, entrepreneurs, and financial services personnel; family and real estate business owners; and fiduciaries of estates, trusts and charitable organizations. Counsels individuals seeking to engage in all forms of wealth transfer planning. Assists clients in structuring new business entities; transferring fund, private equity or closely-held family business interests; and establishing multi-generational trusts. Helps clients implement general or specific charitable desires, analyze retirement plan issues, and fulfill fiduciary responsibilities with respect to unusual aspects of both foreign and domestic estates and trusts. Represents clients engaging in litigation with, or under audit by, the IRS, and clients engaging in litigation with third parties before the Surrogate's Court on contested tax and probate matters.
Career
Joined as a partner in 2005.
Personal
JD, cum laude, New York University School of Law (1991), member, Law Review; BA, magna cum laude, Amherst College (1987).
Chambers Review
High Net Worth
Brad Richter of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is particularly highlighted for his expertise handling sophisticated tax and estate planning matters.
Brad Richter of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP advises on complex estate and tax planning matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Brad Richter is highly competent, insightful and cares about his client and their family."
"Brad is highly competent, insightful and cares about his client and their family."
"Brad Richter is highly competent, insightful and cares about his client and their family."
"Brad is highly competent, insightful and cares about his client and their family."