Ranking tables

Private Wealth Law | High Net Worth

Delaware

Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
    Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP 9 Years Ranked
  2. Connolly Gallagher LLP
  3. Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella PA
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Senior Statespeople

  1. F. Peter Conaty, JrRichards, Layton & Finger PA
  2. W. Donald Sparks, IIRichards, Layton & Finger PA
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Band 1

  1. Todd A. Flubacher
    Todd A. Flubacher Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP9 Years Ranked
  2. Gregory WeinigConnolly Gallagher LLP
  3. Michael GordonGordon, Fournaris & Mammarella PA
  4. Peter S GordonGordon, Fournaris & Mammarella PA
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Band 2

  1. Bruce Tigani
    Bruce Tigani Morris James LLP6 Years Ranked
  2. James Gallagher
    James Gallagher Morris James LLP6 Years Ranked
  3. Jennifer E. Smith
    Jennifer E. Smith McCollom D'Emilio Smith Uebler LLC7 Years Ranked
  4. Matthew D'Emilio
    Matthew D'Emilio McCollom D'Emilio Smith Uebler LLC9 Years Ranked
  5. Beth Gansen KnightRichards, Layton & Finger PA
  6. Charles DuranteConnolly Gallagher LLP
  7. Daniel HaywardGordon, Fournaris & Mammarella PA
  8. Jocelyn BorowskyDuane Morris LLP
  9. Kimberly Gill McKinnonGordon, Fournaris & Mammarella PA
  10. Trisha HallConnolly Gallagher LLP
  11. Vincent C. ThomasYoung Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
  12. Will LungerMcCollom D'Emilio Smith Uebler LLC

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
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    Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Morris Nichols handles trust and estate administration and estate planning matters for wealthy individuals, and often advises bank-owed fiduciaries, multifamily offices and other trust companies on Delaware trusts. The firm also represents clients in fiduciary litigation matters.
  2. Connolly Gallagher LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella PA
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. McCollom D'Emilio Smith Uebler LLC
    2
    McCollom D'Emilio Smith Uebler LLC
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    McCollom D'Emilio Smith Uebler has a strong reputation for its private wealth practice in Delaware. It handles matters such as trust and estate planning and fiduciary litigation.
  2. Morris James LLP
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    Morris James LLP
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Morris James can handle any complex estate planning need for clients. It has the knowledge, depth and years of experience to assist any client needs. The team is available and very quick to respond.
  3. Richards, Layton & Finger PA
    Private Wealth Law
    2024 | Band 2