Cummings & Lockwood has announced that its Private Clients Group in Connecticut has achieved the top tier ranking by “Chambers High Net Worth Guide” for the ninth consecutive year in private wealth law.
In addition, nine Cummings & Lockwood attorneys have been recognized by the same guide as notable practitioners in private wealth law. They include Laura W. Beck, Paul L. Bourdeau, B. Cort Delany, Daniel P. Fitzgerald, Daniel G. Johnson, Douglas H. Olin, Kelley Galica Peck, Heather J. Rhoades and Howard S. Tuthill III. In addition, Michael P. Kaelin was identified as a notable practitioner in private wealth disputes.
“We are very proud that Cummings & Lockwood and a number of our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers as leading authorities on trusts and estates law serving the complex needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high net-worth individuals,” said Heather J. Rhoades, chair of the firm’s Private Clients Group. “We endeavor to provide our private clients with cutting-edge industry knowledge and expertise; sophisticated, client-driven strategies; bespoke legal advisory services; partner-level attention; stability and continuity for multigenerational families and their businesses; and an exceptional client experience.”
Chambers rankings are the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence and commitment. A ranking from Chambers shows that a law firm or attorney has stood out in the most rigorous, independent and in-depth research process of any legal directory on the market, and emerged as one of the best in the field.
The “Chambers High Net Worth Guide” differentiates the best professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers and a range of other professional advisers globally.
The firms and individuals ranked understand the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals and provide specialist advice. The guide also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally. Founded in 1909, Cummings & Lockwood provides sophisticated legal counsel to individuals and families, family offices, closely held businesses, other commercial enterprises and charitable entities.
The firm has over 200 attorneys, fiduciary accountants, paralegals and staff, as well as six offices located in Stamford, Greenwich and West Hartford, Connecticut, and in Naples, Bonita Springs and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. While many of its clients reside in Connecticut, New York, and Florida, the firm has clients in nearly all 50 U.S. states and in over 20 countries around the world.
For over 100 years, Cummings & Lockwood has been building meaningful and lasting relationships with its private clients, serving as trusted advisors throughout their lifetimes and providing sophisticated legal counsel at every important stage of their lives.
