Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, United States for Trusts and Estates
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David Henry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. David, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A Director in Houston Harbaugh's Estates and Trusts Group , Heidi Rai Stewart assists individuals in the creation of estate plans, probate, and estate and trust administration. Her work in these areas extends to Special Needs planning and Long Term Care planning, including Elder Law . As a natural outcome of her practice, she has gained significant experience in Orphans’ Court matters such as Will contests, guardianships, and actions relating to undue influence, and breaches of fiduciar...
Shaun B. Adrian is a senior partner at MacDonald Illig and a member of the firm's Estates and Trusts Group. He works with individuals and families to establish estate plans tailored to the client's needs, personal goals and tax objectives during life and after death. Shaun concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. Shaun's practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, trusts for children with special needs, durable powers o...
D. Rodman Eastburn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. D. Rodman, who practices law in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which D. Rodman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kevin Birkhead is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kevin, who practices law in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Melissa Grossman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Melissa, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen J. Olsen is a member of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Trusts & Estates Department, practicing in the areas of Estate, Trust Administration, Estate Planning Taxation, and Business Transactions. He is also one of the few Pennsylvania attorneys in private practice with a wide breadth of experience supporting the legal needs of medical marijuana operators. Recently Stephen’s Cannabis Law practice has expanded to provide support to medical marijuana permittees in operation after Pen...
Jennifer L. Zegel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jennifer L., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rebecca Winge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Rebecca, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Chloe Mullen-Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Chloe, who practices law in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chloe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Weston is a member of the firm’s Estates & Trusts , Fiduciary Services & Risk Management , and Municipal & School Practice Groups. As part of his estates and trusts practice, Weston represents individual and corporate fiduciaries in an array of trust and guardianship matters. He also works closely with his individual clients to formulate estate plans tailored to their specific needs, from asset protection and wealth succession to special needs and long-term care planning, an...
Taylor R. D. Briggs is an associate with the firm and concentrates her practice in estate planning, Orphans’ Court litigation, trust and estate beneficiary representation, and tax controversy. Taylor works with clients to draft estate plans including wills, trusts, business succession plans, health care powers of attorney, and durable powers of attorney. She has a holistic approach that includes advising clients on avoiding common mistakes, getting ahead of potential problem children, a...
Andrew M. Logan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Andrew M., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Trusts and Estates and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James, who practices law in Frackville, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael A. Corgan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Michael A., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth Ferraro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth, who practices law in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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