Brody Wilkinson PC is pleased to announce that the firm’s Trusts & Estates practice and principals Douglas R. Brown, David R. Hermenze and Peter T. Mott were recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 Guide, a publication directed specifically at the private wealth market.
Brody Wilkinson’s Trusts & Estates practice received a seventh consecutive ranking in the category of Private Wealth Law in Connecticut. Only ten firms in the state were awarded this esteemed designation. Additionally, Mr. Mott and Mr. Hermenze received individual rankings in the category of Private Wealth Law, and Mr. Brown received a ranking in the category of Private Wealth Law Disputes. Mr. Brown is one of only three private wealth dispute lawyers in Connecticut to achieve this ranking.
According to sources interviewed by Chambers and Partners:
“Peter T. Mott is smart, thoughtful and a terrific attorney.” Another fellow lawyer indicated, “Peter is a legend, everyone knows, likes and respects him as a very good attorney. He is a serious and thoughtful man who will mentor anyone.” Other sources expressed that Peter is “unbelievable” and “incredibly knowledgeable” in addition to being “easy to get along with, easy to talk to and great with clients.”
“David R. Hermenze has a very good reputation in the trust and estate field,” a fellow lawyer praised. Another source stated, “David continues to advise high net worth clients on a range of matters at his new firm Brody Wilkinson, including estate and trust planning and administration.”
“Douglas R. Brown is a skilled litigator with a well-known probate, trust and fiduciary litigation practice,” a source stated. Another fellow lawyer expressed, “I like Doug Brown so much. He is very capable. He would be my go-to litigator if my firm was conflicted on a matter.” “Douglas is effective and knowledgeable on trusts and estates law,” expressed an additional source.
Brody Wilkinson’s Trusts & Estates practice is one of the most sophisticated and extensive practices of its kind in Fairfield County. The firm’s estate planning lawyers provide highly attentive and personalized service to individuals and families in the areas of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, asset protection, business succession planning, estate and trust litigation, conservatorships and guardianships, and family foundations. In addition, with the support of the firm’s business, real estate and dispute resolution lawyers, Brody Wilkinson is equipped to address the complex business and real estate issues, which often arise in estate planning matters.
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