Best Law Firms in the United States for Trusts and Estates

Founded in 1998, Boyer Law p.c. provides counsel to individuals and families and their closely-held businesses. Building personal, lasting relationships with our clients has been an important aspect of our firm since our inception.

Every client has unique goals and objectives based on their particular business, family, tax and life situations. By carefully listening and working to ensure we understand and appreciate each client’s circumstances, we provide guidance and expertise focused on each client’s unique situation.

Brody Wilkinson PC represents individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations in Connecticut.  Based in Southport, Connecticut, with an additional office in New York, New York, the firm has 25 attorneys who work closely with clients to identify and evaluate their legal needs and create tailored solutions to address their specific circumstances.

Brody Wilkinson serves a diverse group of clients including privately held businesses, family offices, financial institutions, real estate developers and investors, public companies with specialized needs, health care providers, entrepreneurs and charitable organizations.  The firm assists these clients in areas such as entity formation, financing, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, taxation, lending, workouts and reorganizations, business disputes and litigation, commercial real estate investment and leasing, environmental, land use and zoning, employment and employee benefits.

In addition, Brody Wilkinson provides sophisticated and personalized service to individuals and families in the areas of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, asset protection, business succession planning, estate and trust litigation, conservatorships and guardianships, family foundations and residential real estate.  The firm assists many clients in maximizing transfers of wealth, minimizing the effects of estate and gift taxes, and planning for incapacity.  For more information, please visit www.brodywilk.com.

Founded in 1979, Carnahan Evans PC is a locally owned and operated law firm, noted for its commitment to providing superior client service to a diverse client base, including national and regional businesses, financial institutions, not for profit organizations and individual clients. The Firm is “A-V rated” by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating given by the publication.

The Firm’s attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including business litigation, corporate and general business, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, probate, trusts, banking and financial institutions, employment, marijuana, hemp, real estate, tax and wealth strategies. Practice in these areas results in a powerful synergy, providing proactive problem solving and superior service to our clients.

Celebrating over 40 years of service, the attorneys at Carnahan Evans have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally by their peers. In addition, while the Firm prides itself on the integrity of the legal work performed, we are also deeply committed to service in civic and charitable activities, including serving on the boards of numerous civic and community organizations.

The Firm’s record of assisting small and large business is impeccable, and our position indisputable as a preeminent law firm. With these credentials, including seven attorneys who have their Master of Laws in Taxation, our clients are assured of receiving efficient, effective and innovative legal assistance.

At Caton Law, LLC, we focus on providing personalized attention to each client. Ms. Caton carefully reviews your specific assets and family circumstances to craft a plan that aligns with your personal goals. She is dedicated to helping you explore your options for asset protection, future health care planning, and ensuring financial security for your family. Our plans are crafted to address individual needs and minimize potential disputes among beneficiaries. Whether you require a straightforward will or a complex trust, Ms. Caton is committed to developing a plan that suits your requirements.

Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC exists to empower the success of our clients, our team and our communities by providing exceptional legal and consulting services.

We are a team of highly-trusted professionals organized to provide best-in-class legal services in business, real estate and estate planning.

CP2 is more than a business, a law firm or a group of attorneys; we are a catalyst for your success.

We believe in a culture of high performance and providing better opportunities for success in life and business. Our clients know us as their most trusted advisers and advocates.

To learn more, please visit our website at www.cp2law.com

Collins & Collins PA is a leading law firm with Daniel A. "Dan" Collins recognized by Best Lawyers in 1 practice area. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2005. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Collins & Collins PA has on their team. Daniel A. "Dan" Collins has been recognized in the following practice area: Trusts and Estates.

Collins & Collins PA is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Collins & Collins PA has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Deep Island Roots, World View

Over Sixty Years of Service to our Community. Our firm traces its roots back to 1963 when Frank Damon and Henry Shigekane founded a unique law firm. The ethnic and cultural mix inherent in our firm’s origin has continued as we have grown and is reflected by our ability to offer clients services in such languages as Japanese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French, in addition to English.

Throughout our history, a diverse array of our attorneys have faithfully and steadfastly served our clients with a wide range of legal services. As Hawaii changed from the 1960’s until now, Damon Key adapted to meet the ever-evolving marketplace for legal services and now stands as one of Hawaii’s top law firms. Today, our attorneys provide civil legal services to local, national, and international clients, in both transactional and litigation practice areas. Damon Key attorneys take on pro bono cases and support Hawaii’s non-profit companies as members of their Boards of Directors. Through our membership with the international law firm affiliation, Meritas, and our deep involvement with the American Bar Association and Hawaii Bar Association, Damon Key is also ready to help our clients expand their reach beyond Hawaii’s shores into new markets on the continent and beyond.

At Damon Key, we think that firms are best judged by their people. Ours are committed, energetic and enthusiastic. We relish challenges. We temper intelligence and determination with wisdom conferred by a healthy sense of humor, a variety of experiences and a worldview that includes devotion to community and friends. Our firm attracts some of the freshest, brightest talents in law.

Clients benefit from the depth of expertise and diverse backgrounds of our attorneys, the synergy of working relationships within the firm, our multi-language capabilities, and our experience in business management, construction, teaching, science and engineering. We have earned a reputation for preventing and resolving client problems. We consistently strive to achieve cost-effective results, while keeping each client informed throughout the process. We understand that success is measured by client satisfaction.

Our office is in the center of the Honolulu business district, taking the 16th floor of Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. We are the sole Hawaii firm that is part of the Meritas network of more than 187 independent law firms in at least 94 countries.

Our practice groups include: Appeals • Business & Commercial Law • Condominium & Community Association Law • Construction Law • Creditor's Rights & Bankruptcy • Immigration & Naturalization Law • Insurance • Land Use & Eminent Domain • Litigation & Dispute Resolution • Real Estate • Taxation • Wills, Trusts & Estates

For more about our firm, visit our website at www.hawaiilawyer.com.

With a rich history deeply rooted in the Central Iowa legal community, Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C. boasts one of the largest Iowa-based teams of attorneys practicing in more than 90 areas of law. As a general practice law firm, we provide clients with the highest quality of legal representation, and we recognize the importance of providing personalized representation for each client. Ultimately, our goal is to provide legal services and counseling which enhance the reputation of both the client and the attorney involved.

Dinse is a law firm based in Burlington, VT, serving businesses, institutions and individuals. Our attorneys’ exemplary work, which is recognized annually by Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers, is driven by a core set of values that place a premium on integrity, respect, and compassion in our relationships and our work. This dedication to superior legal service sets us apart from other law firms because it extends beyond rhetoric and informs our actions in real life, measurably impacting each clients’ experience.

Our strength is our people. Our firm is comprised of a dynamic group of accomplished individuals who apply their unique passions and deep expertise to client challenges daily. When you hire Dinse, you don’t just hire one lawyer; you hire an integrated team, committed to your success. This is one of the reasons that we have successfully served as a long-term legal advisor to a variety of institutions with complex and varied legal needs; one of these such relationships extends back to the 1950’s.

From the emphasis we place on building trusting, collaborative relationships to our pragmatic approach to developing tailored legal solutions to each challenge, we are dedicated to exceeding expectations.

At Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, we are dedicated to the practice of elder law; Medicaid planning and applications; estate planning; wills, trusts and estates; guardianships; and special needs planning. We provide our clients personalized, understandable, cost-effective and comprehensive advice with attention and care.

Whether one seeks to do advanced planning to prevent being ravaged by the cost of long-term care or one is faced with an immediate crisis, we represent seniors, the disabled and their families address important issues vital to their health and well-being. The elder law issues we have assisted our clients with include, but are not limited to:

-Asset protection planning

-Medicaid eligibility and applications (nursing home care applications)

-Guardianship proceedings for the disabled (contested and noncontested)

-Special needs planning for the disabled

-Wills, trusts and estates

FLB Law is a Westport-based full-service law firm. Founded in 2021, FLB Law prides itself in having a cohesive team of experienced, compassionate, and community-minded lawyers who have practiced together for decades. We are deeply rooted in Fairfield County, Connecticut and are particularly adept at meeting the high expectations of the community in which we live and work. FLB Law is committed to its clients – individuals and businesses across a broad range of industries – and is steadfast about delivering peace of mind with every client engagement. When clients retain FLB Law, they benefit from the breadth of experience of the entire team. There are no silos; only collaboration and cooperation among our attorneys to provide thoughtful, practical, and innovative resolutions to complex legal challenges. FLB Law is committed to supporting our community. Through our charitable program, ACCELERATE, we support creative solutions to the challenges of local nonprofits and small businesses. With our wealth of experience and valued networks, we strive to accelerate our community one organization at a time.

At Fried Law Group LLC, our attorneys value clear communication and strong working relationships with the people we represent. We take the time to learn about each client’s circumstances, including the practical concerns and family dynamics that often come with matters involving trusts, estates, and long-term planning.

Our attorneys review the facts of each situation carefully and provide straightforward guidance throughout the legal process. By staying attentive to both the legal and personal aspects of a case, we aim to help clients make informed decisions and move forward with greater clarity.

In the 1950’s, law firm founders John Gould, Byron Cooksey and Darrell Fennell sought to establish a firm that would reflect a commitment to service within the Treasure Coast. From the ground up, they built a firm that reflected their values – as active and established leaders in the community.

65 years later, Gould Cooksey Fennell is an enduring presence in the Treasure Coast legal community. With 16 attorneys practicing in four distinct areas of law, our firm’s attorneys strive for excellence in serving the diverse needs of the community.

Gould Cooksey Fennell attorneys successfully drive progress and surpass client expectations.

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA is a leading law firm with 3 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1987. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Hamblett & Kerrigan PA has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates.

Hamblett & Kerrigan PA is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 3 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Hamblett & Kerrigan PA has 3 rankings in 3 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856, and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.

Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, with a global reach, and represent clients locally, regionally and nationally. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates. 

Harris Beach Murtha is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent firms with in-depth experience in more than 125 countries worldwide. As part of the Lex Mundi global network, Harris Beach Murtha can provide clients with preferred access to more than 22,000 lawyers around the world – all from a single point of contact. Lex Mundi allows Harris Beach Murtha to seamlessly handle clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes. 

The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices throughout Connecticut in Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford; New York state in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Ithaca, Niagara Falls, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Long Island and White Plains, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts and Newark, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.harrisbeachmurtha.com.

Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC is a full-service law firm serving clients throughout the southeastern United States. For more than 100 years, our firm has advised businesses, organizations, and individuals across a wide range of legal matters, including Health care Law, Real Estate Law, Business & Corporate Law, Tax Law, and litigation. Our attorneys practice in many areas of law and work collaboratively to address the varied needs of our clients.

With offices in Memphis, Nashville, Covington, and Oxford, our attorneys understand the legal and business environments in which our clients operate. We draw on the collective experience of our team and the firm’s resources to provide thoughtful guidance and practical solutions that support our clients’ objectives.

Our firm has longstanding ties to Memphis and the surrounding communities. We continue to build on that foundation by serving clients with dedication, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering meaningful legal support.

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. brings innovative, effective, and practical solutions to the complex problems clients face in today’s interwoven and evolving arenas of law, commerce, technology, insurance, education, healthcare, government, and public relations.

Excellent, efficient legal service requires an in-depth knowledge of our clients’ businesses and the challenges they face in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace. With attorneys experienced in a full range of practice areas, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys work as a member of our clients’ team, providing advice and counsel for a broad range of matters, including general operations, regulatory compliance, corporate organization and governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities, taxation, employment, and litigation.

Admissions include state and federal courts in South Carolina, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas,  including the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Backed by more than a century of commitment to the businesses it serves, the firm provides clients with the highest level of advice, counsel, and representation covering a diverse array of matters in regional, national, and international settings.

Distinguished in the legal community, firm attorneys have held leadership positions within state and national organizations such as past presidents of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, and the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association; including serving as board members of the American College of Bond Counsel and past president of the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL).

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has more than 110 attorneys and offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Florence, and Greenville, South Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Holton & Mayberry PC is a distinguished law firm with 2 lawyers acknowledged by Best Lawyers across 3 practice areas. The firm's association with Best Lawyers started in 1983. The recognition through Best Lawyers' peer review process highlights the lawyers' reputation within their practice areas and region. It serves as professional affirmation of the legal skills present in the team at Holton & Mayberry PC. The firm has lawyers recognized in areas including Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates.

Holton & Mayberry PC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 3 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a well-established and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers began it in 2010. Holton & Mayberry PC holds rankings in 3 practices, reflecting their recognized awards and team of proficient legal professionals.

Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Since 2012, The BTI Consulting Group has named Jones Walker to its Client Service A-Team, which identifies the top client service firms in the nation. The firm has previously been named to both the A-Team and BTI's Client Service 30, a list of top 30 firms in the country for dedication to client service. Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating the client's needs, and understanding the client's business.

Rethink. Refine. Rediscover.

Kean Miller is home to more than 240 attorneys across Louisiana and Texas, providing legal support to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. We work with Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local enterprises, delivering practical guidance and efficient legal services with a consistent focus on value and cost awareness. Whether in courtrooms or boardrooms, our attorneys develop thoughtful strategies designed to support our clients’ business goals.

Kean Miller is a trusted resource for clients in the energy and petrochemical sectors throughout the energy belt region. Our work spans upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, as well as the businesses and service providers that support these activities.

Over time, our practice has expanded to address a wide range of legal needs across industries such as maritime, construction, manufacturing, tax, hospitality, financial services, and healthcare. We assist businesses and individuals in navigating legal challenges with an approach focused on long-term stability and informed decision-making.

At Kean Miller, our attorneys are collaborative, accessible, and engaged with both clients and the communities we serve. A shared commitment to integrity, professionalism, and client-focused service has shaped our culture and continues to define the Kean Miller experience.

We are committed to being available when our clients need us. Through preparation and responsiveness, we aim to address issues promptly with clear strategies and practical solutions, even when matters arise unexpectedly.

Clients often point to the value Kean Miller brings as an important factor in their continued success. Our attorneys pair legal insight with business-minded thinking, remaining attentive to each client’s objectives and financial considerations.

We believe diverse teams contribute to sound judgment and effective problem-solving. Our inclusive culture draws professionals with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives, resulting in one of the higher percentages of women attorneys and partners among large law firms, along with meaningful representation of minority attorneys.

Kean Miller is committed to building lasting relationships within the firm and with our clients. Through thoughtful recruitment, collaboration, and a strong internal culture, we work to ensure continuity of service and support for clients across generations.

Kemp Klein is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of legal services, for both individuals and businesses, with the highest professional standards of excellence, integrity and efficiency.

Located in the beautiful Columbia Center in Troy, Michigan, Kemp Klein has helped businesses, families and individuals since 1969. We have helped guide small businesses and counseled thriving corporations, settled personal disputes and helped families with difficult life decisions and situations.

Recent Accolades:

• Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” ranked Kemp Klein in Eighteen of our practice areas for 2025.
• The Best Lawyers in America recognized Twenty Seven of our attorneys as Best Lawyers in 2025.
• Thirteen Kemp Klein attorneys were chosen as Super Lawyers® for 2025.
  
• Sixteen Kemp Klein Attorneys are rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
• Kemp Klein was nominated for the Community Impact Award at the Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
• Twenty Four Kemp Klein Attorneys were selected for inclusion as DBusiness Top Lawyers in 2025.
• Seventeen Kemp Klein Attorneys maintain a Martindale-Avvo 10.0 Superb Top Attorney Rating.

No matter the situation, Kemp Klein goes the extra mile to make sure you, your family members and your business matters are protected when legal issues arise. We also focus on minimizing the time and cost associated with legal services and on preventing future legal entanglements.

Levine Haddad & Gregory LLC is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 3 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2024. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Levine Haddad & Gregory LLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Trusts and Estates, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Tax Law.

Levine Haddad & Gregory LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Levine Haddad & Gregory LLC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Founded in 1972, Lyons Gaddis is deeply rooted in a tradition of commitment, service, and community. Through the years, the firm has expanded from its modest beginnings to become a well-regarded presence in the legal field.

With offices in Longmont, Littleton, and Louisville, Colorado, Lyons Gaddis provides a range of legal services to cater to the varied needs of individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the region. The firm is dedicated to delivering personalized and practical solutions to its clients.

Our team of committed attorneys values the relationships built with clients and approaches each case with diligence and integrity. Lyons Gaddis has been an integral part of the community for decades, aiming to contribute positively through both legal practice and community involvement.

As we continue to grow, Lyons Gaddis remains dedicated to upholding the values that have guided the firm since its inception, offering reliable and tailored legal services to meet the unique needs of each client.

Founded in 1954, Mansour Gavin LPA is a full-service law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides trusted counsel to individuals and privately held and publicly traded companies across a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and business law, civil litigation, real estate and land use, labor and employment, intellectual property, estate planning and probate, environmental law, and alternative dispute resolution.

Mansour Gavin is known for delivering practical, results-driven solutions through a collaborative, client-focused approach tailored to each client’s unique goals and challenges.

SOLVING LEGAL PROBLEMS SINCE 1972 

When you have legal questions, you want trusted answers. At Marquis Aurbach, we have been providing high-quality legal services to clients since 1972. Whether you are thinking of creating a trust or selling property, or any of our many other legal areas of focus, we have the long-standing experience to answer your questions and solve your problems. We have a depth of knowledge that can only come with time.

For more than a century, McCandlish Lillard has been helping clients address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s. Building on this legacy, attorneys at McCandlish Lillard strive to provide effective and efficient legal representation that meets our clients’ needs and is consistent with the finest traditions of legal practice in the Commonwealth.

McCandlish Lillard traces its roots to 1908. Over the years, its lawyers have been involved in the growth of Northern Virginia, not only from a legal perspective, but in a wide variety of legal, civic and professional endeavors. Throughout the firm’s history, McCandlish lawyers have dedicated themselves to anticipating tomorrow’s legal challenges.

Today, with offices in Fairfax and Leesburg, we view ourselves as part of a complex and ever-changing world economy and a dynamic local economy. What began in 1908 as one man’s practice in a very small town called Fairfax, has become a firm of twenty-five lawyers who practice through the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our firm holds true to the spirit of its founders by adapting to the changing needs of clients and expanding its expertise in all areas where legal needs can be filled. Our history tells the story of a century of looking forward.

To read more about our firm, visit https://mccandlaw.com/.

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading law firm with 364 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 66 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that McDermott Will & Schulte has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Finance Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Financial Services Regulation Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law and Life Sciences Practice.

McDermott Will & Schulte is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 56 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. McDermott Will & Schulte has 189 rankings in 56 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

Our team at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal approaches every case with integrity, dedication, and an honest desire to help you find creative strategies for your unique issues, with a reputation for results that you will appreciate.

Peck Ritchey, LLC is a boutique law firm focusing on a comprehensive range of legal areas, including probate, estate planning, guardianship, special needs planning, and elder law. We have significant experience in the litigation of contested wills, trusts, and estates involving disabled individuals. Peck Ritchey provides representation to all parties involved in decedent's estate litigation, trust litigation, contested guardianship as well as other areas of probate litigation.

At Peck Ritchey, LLC, we are committed to safeguarding the interests of you and your loved ones, whether in court or beyond. Our clients engage directly with a committed legal team that leverages its substantial experience and innovative approaches to deliver tailored solutions for your specific personal needs. We ensure that you are well-informed regarding your options and the steps necessary to achieve your goals.

We embrace our role in serving the legal profession and the broader community.
As a recognized leader in the legal community, our firm is actively involved with numerous professional and civic organizations, contributing positively to the community's development. Our attorneys are frequently invited to speak at continuing education programs and are often consulted by media outlets for insights on issues affecting older adults and families.

The attorneys at Peck Ritchey, LLC have often played an active role in shaping new legislation through involvement with the Illinois General Assembly. Each attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC maintains membership with the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and other legal groups. These memberships contribute to staying current with legal developments and enhance the quality of our services while providing innovative and caring solutions to today's legal challenges.

Our practice handles cases in Cook County, Lake County, Kane County, and DuPage County.

Client satisfaction is a central focus of our practice. We work to meet our clients’ expectations by delivering thoughtful legal counsel and practical advice in a timely and efficient manner. This commitment is supported by careful hiring and retention of attorneys and staff and by maintaining consistent service standards across all matters we handle.

Since 1975, the Firm has provided quality, timely, and cost-effective business and litigation services through more than 50 attorneys licensed in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas, Indiana, and Georgia. Our full-service law firm, with offices in Tennessee (Memphis, Martin, Jackson, Nashville, and Chattanooga) and Kentucky (Fulton), represents local, regional, and national clients.

Our practice areas include insurance coverage and defense, alternative dispute resolution, banking and creditor relations, education law, employment law, estate planning and elder law, general corporate practice, healthcare and professional liability law, real estate transactions, taxation, workers’ compensation, civil rights defense, and tort litigation. We represent clients before state and federal courts and regulatory agencies throughout the Southeast.

The Firm’s philosophy emphasizes timely and efficient representation while maintaining high standards of ethics and professionalism. We recruit graduates from respected law schools and, when appropriate, bring in practicing attorneys with relevant experience to address the evolving needs of our clients. The Firm’s continuity is reflected in the long-term commitment of many attorneys who have remained with the Firm since law school graduation or judicial clerkship.

Our attorneys and staff contribute their time, resources, and support to programs and organizations that strengthen our community and participate in national, state, and local professional associations. A number of the Firm’s attorneys have been peer rated with Martindale-Hubbell and have received an AV rating. Many have also been selected by their peers for inclusion in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers® in America and Law and Politics magazine’s Super Lawyers rankings. Our attorneys regularly speak at seminars, workshops, and educational programs and remain committed to serving our clients, our community, and one another.

With six offices and more than 250 lawyers, Rivkin Radler provides practical, efficient legal services tailored to our clients’ needs. We follow internal best practices that exceed standard professional and ethical requirements. Our work is clear, responsive, and delivered on schedule, allowing clients to move forward with clarity and confidence.

We focus on strong advocacy and long-term client relationships. Many clients have worked with our firm for decades, reflecting our ongoing commitment to responsiveness, communication, and thoughtful counsel.

We advise successful individuals, middle-market businesses, and large corporations across a wide range of industries. For clients who prefer to communicate in their native language, our attorneys and staff offer services in French, Haitian Creole, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu.

Our firm represents clients across 23 practice areas: Appeals; Banking; Bankruptcy; Class Actions; Commercial Litigation; Complex Torts & Product Liability; Construction; Corporate; Directors & Officers Liability; Employment & Labor; General Liability; Health Services; Immigration; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Fraud & Recovery; Intellectual Property; Medical Malpractice Defense; Privacy, Data & Cyber Law; Professional Liability; Real Estate; Surety; Trusts & Estates; and Tax.

The firm’s work has been recognized by respected industry organizations:

• Chambers USA ranked our Insurance Coverage Practice Group in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category
• Chambers USA ranked our Health Services Practice Group in the Healthcare category
• The Legal 500 listed our Insurance Coverage Practice Group in the “Industry Focus – Insurance – Advice to Insurers” category

Rivkin Radler is committed to fostering diversity within an inclusive environment that values individuals, encourages different perspectives, and supports thoughtful collaboration.

We employ professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences, creating a culture that supports professional growth and thoughtful problem-solving. Our attorneys are active in professional organizations, support nonprofit initiatives that serve the public interest, and contribute to legal scholarship.

For client convenience, the firm maintains six office locations: Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, Fla.; New York City, N.Y.; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y.

RMP LLP (“RMP”) is a limited liability partnership formed in 2005 to provide legal services in Northwest Arkansas. The region includes three Fortune 500 companies—Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services—as well as many other employers that support a diverse and expanding business environment. Our practice is shaped by the legal considerations that often arise alongside economic development. We place a strong emphasis on building and maintaining long-term client relationships. With more than fifty years of combined experience in taxation, transactional matters, and trust and estate planning, our attorneys offer practical perspective and careful analysis tailored to each client’s circumstances.

The firm’s vision is to serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas by providing tax, transactional, and trust and estate planning services often found in larger metropolitan areas, while remaining accessible and attentive to the needs of our local community. RMP has grown over time and currently maintains offices in Bentonville, Arkansas, and Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Schwartz, McMinimee & Andrew, LLC is a private law firm that focuses on probate, including administration of decedent estates, probate litigation, conservatorships, trusts, serving as fiduciaries, and Medicaid issues. Melissa R. Schwartz, a partner in the firm, is the Public Administrator for the 2nd Judicial District (City and County of Denver) and the 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties), Marcie R. McMinimee, a partner in the firm, is the Deputy Public Administrator, Lindsay L. Andrew, a partner at the firm is also the Deputy Public Administrator for the 2nd Judicial District (City and County of Denver) and the 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties), and Emily L. McDaniel,  partner at the firm is also the Deputy Public Administrator for the 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties). Founder, R.L. Steenrod, Jr., now retired, was also the Public Administrator for the City and County of Denver from 1983 – April 2010.

Scroggin & Burns LLC is a leading law firm with John J. Scroggin recognized by Best Lawyers in 1 practice area. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2018. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Scroggin & Burns LLC has on their team. John J. Scroggin has been recognized in the following practice area: Trusts and Estates.

Scroggin & Burns LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Scroggin & Burns LLC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

NEVADA TRUST AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION LAWYERS

Located in Las Vegas, Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman, LTD. is a boutique law firm that is dedicated to representing clients throughout Nevada in estate and trust matters. We handle a wide range of legal issues involving trust and estate litigation, trust and estate administration (probate), estate planning, asset protection, business litigation and tax disputes.

Our firm is led by an experienced legal team, which is composed of estate and trust litigators, estate planning attorneys and tax attorneys. We have represented a wide range of clients and have handled some of the most complex estate and trust cases in the state of Nevada. Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman, LTD. is a trusted resource for effective legal counsel.

BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY AND RESOLVING YOUR LEGAL MATTER

While our attorneys are experienced litigators, we understand the importance of taking an individualized approach to resolving legal matters. We will identify the issues that are most important to our clients and work to structure an effective strategy. Since estate and trust matters normally involve disputes between family members, we are sensitive to our clients’ emotions and work with our clients to help preserve their familial relationships.

AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH TO RESOLVING LEGAL MATTERS

Because we are a boutique law firm, we are able to offer our clients highly personalized attention. When you hire our firm, you can expect to have direct contact with your lawyer and our entire legal team. By creating strong relationships with our clients and taking a hands-on approach to resolving disputes, we feel we can reach the best possible outcome for their legal situation.

ASSET PROTECTION

The lawyers at our firm have extensive litigation experience, making them uniquely qualified to handle matters involving asset and wealth protection. We understand how to utilize estate and tax planning to fully protect our clients’ interests and how to create a legal strategy that is likely to avoid the possibility of litigation in the future. We are a premier resource for legal guidance in the area of asset protection.

CONTACT US

Please contact our Las Vegas estate administration attorneys to schedule an initial consultation. We can be reached by phone at (702) 853-5483.

Staubus, Blankenship, Legere and Walker PLLC is a leading law firm with 3 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2021. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Staubus, Blankenship, Legere and Walker PLLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Trusts and Estates and Litigation - Trusts and Estates.

Staubus, Blankenship, Legere and Walker PLLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Staubus, Blankenship, Legere and Walker PLLC has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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