LP Trusts & Estates Group Earns Band 1 Ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Recognized Among Best in Illinois for Ninth Straight Year

CHICAGO, July 18, 2024 – Levenfeld Pearlstein’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group has been ranked among the best in Illinois by the Chambers High Net Worth Guide for the ninth consecutive year. Notably, the firm earned the coveted Band 1 ranking in Private Wealth Law.

Jared Cloud was ranked in Private Wealth Disputes. Partners Adam Garber, Carrie Harrington, Lauren Wolven, Robert Romanoff, Sheri Warsh, and Stuart Kohn all received rankings in Private Wealth Law in Illinois. In addition, Lauren Wolven was recognized nationally in Private Wealth Law: Central Region.

The only legal ranking publication specifically aimed at the international private wealth market, Chambers High Net Worth Guide gathers substantive feedback from clients and peers from across the nation. One source praised LP attorneys for “look[ing] at the big picture and see[ing] the overall result.” Another said LP “has significant experience in their area of expertise. Because of this, they are able to draw up solutions and ideas that have worked for other clients.”

The observations gathered regarding LP’s individually ranked attorneys included similar feedback.

Jared Cloud was praised for his ability to understand the client and what is important to them. One interviewee said, “He knows the law, he knows the application of the law to the particular facts and also how to guide the case through the process.”

Adam Garber was commended for being “the most responsive lawyer with whom I have worked in my 38-year career. He has a high level of experience in sophisticated matters and good interpersonal skills.”

Carrie Harrington, leader of the Trusts & Estates Group, was recognized for taking “matters seriously and want[ing] to make sure clients are being served to the highest level.” Another interviewee remarked that she is “smart, down to earth, approachable, knows how to speak without legal terms, and is a delight to work with.”

Stuart Kohn was commended for his ability to handle complex matters in a logical way, with one interviewee stating that he “will get me in the right place.”

Robert Romanoff was recognized by clients for his technical skills and client service. One client noted that he “brings his decades of experience to client situations, helping craft solutions that are creative and focused on the client’s goals.” Another client said, “He is one of the city’s best estate planning attorneys.”

Sheri Warsh was praised for being “really good at helping clients take a step back to assess the big picture and help them think about their goals.”

Lauren Wolven was acknowledged as a top-rated estate planning attorney in Chicago, with one commenter saying, “she is very smart and a delight to work with.”

The 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth rankings is based on in-depth interviews with clients and attorneys assessing legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service. Learn more about the methodology here.

About the Trusts & Estates Group

The Trusts & Estates Group at LP helps individuals and families achieve their business and personal goals, whether through gift planning, charitable planning, business succession planning, or estate planning. The group, which includes nine members of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, drafts basic estate plans as well as plans spanning multiple generations, states, and businesses.