M. Read Moore

M. Read Moore

San Francisco, CA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in San Francisco.

Biography

M. Read Moore provides legal counsel on all aspects of estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax controversy, and privately owned business governance and succession planning. He has considerable experience in the international aspects of the private client practice, including inbound investment and wealth transfers to the United States, the US tax and legal aspects of non-US private company and wealth management structures, and US tax compliance for clients with global investments and assets.

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McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1990
  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1990

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trusts and Estates, San Francisco (2026)
  • Trusts and Estates, San Francisco (2023)
  • Trusts and Estates, San Francisco (2021)
  • Trusts and Estates, Chicago (2018)
  • Trusts and Estates, Chicago (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates

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