Private Client

McDermott Will & Emery is recognized as the go-to firm for high net worth individuals, families and closely held businesses for all significant facets of wealth planning around the globe. Our team of more than 60 lawyers and 20 non-lawyer professionals is recognized by prestigious organizations as the top private client practice in the United States and among the top practices worldwide. In 2011, U.S. News–Best Lawyers named us “Law Firm of the Year” in Trusts & Estates Law, and Chambers USA ranked our private client practice alone in the top tier in wealth management. Additionally, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel has elected more McDermott lawyers to its membership (15) than from any other firm (three of whom served as president) and the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law has more members (5) from McDermott than from any other firm in the world (one of whom has served as president).