Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates
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Troy Terakedis counsels clients on federal income tax matters and in the structuring and formation of venture capital, leveraged buyout and other private equity funds, as well as other business entities. He also advises on partnership, limited liability company and general corporate law. In addition, Troy works with closely-held businesses, their owners, and other high-net worth individuals and executives, advising them on federal income tax, corporate succession, estate and gift tax and asse...
Lawrence Cohen is a partner in Nixon Peabody LLP’s Private Clients practice group. He provides wealth management and trustee services and estate planning and administration services to high-net-worth individuals, private foundations and organizations. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on wealth management and trust administration, estate planning and estate administration, charitable planning and business succession planning. My clients are high-net-worth individuals seeking a b...
Jeffrey A. Kolender chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Estate & Trust Administration practice groups. He concentrates primarily in those areas and also advises small businesses in tax business planning. A former chairman of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association, Mr. Kolender has participated as lecturer and co-author of outlines for several continuing legal education seminars regarding estate planning. His topics have included “Advising Cli...
Marc Monteleone is the Managing Partner of Bowles Rice, acting as the firm’s CEO. His responsibilities include leadership, management and administration of the firm. Marc’s legal practice includes federal and state taxation, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas law, construction law, commercial law and real estate development. He also serves as the chairman of the firm’s Small Business Development Team, which assists small businesses in all matters, from formation through d...
A senior tax and corporate lawyer, Robert’s trusts and estates practice includes estate and gift planning and taxation, charitable planning and estate and trust administration. His corporate practice includes general corporate representation, entity selection and formation issues, corporate business and tax planning, and corporate transactions.
Terry L. Slye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Terry L. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Terry L. Slye since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Terry L. Slye is held by other lawyers.
Michael Kosnitzky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Kosnitzky since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Kosnitzky is held by other lawyers.
Ms. Caton practices in the areas of trusts and estates, including estate planning, estate and trust litigation, probate, elder law, disability planning, public benefits planning, and protective proceedings. She works with individuals and families in Englewood, Colorado and throughout the surrounding communities to address legal needs related to long-term planning, administration, and dispute resolution. Ms. Caton began her legal career as an assistant district attorney, where she prosecuted n...
Dana M. Reid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Dana M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Dana M. Reid since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dana M. Reid is held by other lawyers.
Neil R. Chrystal is a founding shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A. Mr. Chrystal attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he received his J.D., and Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration. He attends numerous continuing legal education seminars annually. Mr. Chrystal is admitted to the Florida, Ohio and Federal Bar, U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Chrystal is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate C...
Amy J. Sine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Amy J. practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Best Lawyers has recognized Amy J. Sine since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Amy J. Sine is held by other lawyers.
Gregory L. Franken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Gregory L. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory L. Franken since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory L. Franken is held...
Peter L. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Peter L. practices law in Salina, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Peter L. Peterson since 1983. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter L. Peterson is held by other lawyers.
Elizabeth Gray has practiced law in Virginia since 1996, with a focus on estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, and estate administration. A graduate of Virginia’s unique Law Reader Program—an apprenticeship alternative to traditional law school—she brings a practical, approachable perspective to her work and tailors every plan to her clients’ individual needs. A Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation, ...
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