We are pleased to announce that Sideman & Bancroft has once again been recognized in the annual Chambers High Net Worth Guide. The Firm has been ranked Band 3 in Private Wealth Law, with individual acknowledgments for Estate Planning attorneys Ellen Kahn, Hilary Pierce, and Kirsten Wolff.
Sideman & Bancroft’s Estate Planning Group, composed of partner-level attorneys with nearly 100 years of combined legal experience, has been commended for providing a boutique personal approach to trust and estates while adeptly handling complex and sophisticated matters. Chambers & Partners noted that “Sideman & Bancroft provide a boutique personal approach to trust and estates while able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They have a strong, diverse team of trust and estate attorneys.”
Hilary Pierce was recognized for her exceptional legal skills and client rapport, described as “an exceptional lawyer who is absolutely at the top of her game and an expert in her field. She has a great rapport with clients and is passionate about giving them a customized estate plan.” Ellen Kahn was praised for her attentiveness to clients’ goals and her ability to leverage her extensive experience to help clients achieve those goals, with Chambers stating, “Ellen is attentive to the client’s stated goals and brings her experience to help them achieve those goals.” Kirsten Wolff received accolades for her knowledge and communication skills, with feedback highlighting, “Kirsten is a wonderful practitioner. She is incredibly knowledgeable and able to communicate complex topics to her clients in a way they can understand.”
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Key factors influencing the rankings include:
- Evident legal ability and expertise
- Recognized client service, responsiveness, and clarity in communication
- Caliber of the team from associates to senior partners
- Commercial awareness and understanding of clients’ business success
- Demonstration of diligence and professional conduct
- Cost-effective practices that save clients time and money
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