Trusts & Estates (journal)

Tax, Trusts & Estates Attorney Kiran Uppal Joins Dorsey in Seattle

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Kiran Uppal has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as an Of Counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle, the law firm announced today.

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  • Kiran Uppal has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as an Of Counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle, the law firm announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319372326/en/
    Kiran Uppal has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as an Of Counsel in the Tax, Trusts & Estates group in Seattle.
  • “Kiran adds new dimensions to the practice and allows us to serve an even wider array of clients.”
    “I’m thrilled to join Dorsey’s robust national platform and its growing Seattle office,” said Kiran Uppal.
  • “I look forward to building on Dorsey’s Tax, Trusts & Estates practice to further serve our clients.”

Women in Leadership at Weintraub Tobin Highlighted on International Women's Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

"Jessica, Jeanne, Tara, and Jennel are representative of the talented women that Weintraub is fortunate to have at every level of our Firm," said Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus .

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  • "Jessica, Jeanne, Tara, and Jennel are representative of the talented women that Weintraub is fortunate to have at every level of our Firm," said Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus .
  • She has consistently been at the forefront of cutting-edge deals in podcasts, endorsements, gaming, sports, merchandising, touring, publishing, licensing, and everything in between.
  • "Women hold many of Weintraub's top administrative leadership positions and the women in our professional staff are integral to the success of the law firm," said Fernandez.
  • "International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of these women, acknowledge the progress we have made, and reinforce the goals we set for the future."

Tannenbaum Helpern Announces Promotions to Partnership and Elevation to Firm Leadership

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tannenbaum Helpern is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda M. Leone and Andrew P. Yacyshyn to partner, and the elevation of Michele Itri to Co-Chair of the Firm's Investment Management Practice.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Amanda and Andrew to the partnership," said Tannenbaum Helpern Managing Partner, Andrew W. Singer.
  • Michele is an outstanding lawyer whose leadership is recognized inside and outside the Firm."
  • Andrew Yacyshyn commented, "Tannenbaum Helpern is a very special law firm.
  • Having spent my entire career as an attorney with the Firm, I am exceptionally proud to join the partnership."

Seven Burns & Levinson Attorneys Named 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers

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Friday, October 20, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys – Ronald Barriere , Timothy Conlon , Elizabeth Cowley , Lisa Cukier , Andrea Dunbar , Francine Gardikas , and Robin Lynch Nardone have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys – Ronald Barriere , Timothy Conlon , Elizabeth Cowley , Lisa Cukier , Andrea Dunbar , Francine Gardikas , and Robin Lynch Nardone have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers.
  • Ron Barriere is a partner in the firm's Divorce & Family Law Group, where he represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law.
  • She has been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers list for Family Law (2022), a Top Woman of Law by Mass Lawyers Weekly (2021), and Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2016-2023), among many other awards.
  • Gardikas has been named to Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers list for Family Law (2022) and Best Lawyers in America for Family Law (2020-2023).

McLaughlin & Stern Expands Leading Trusts and Estates Practice With New Hires And Promotions

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McLaughlin & Stern LLP, one of the top regional law firms in New York State, today announced an expansion of its preeminent Trusts and Estates practice.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McLaughlin & Stern LLP, one of the top regional law firms in New York State, today announced an expansion of its preeminent Trusts and Estates practice.
  • The firm is pleased to welcome Justin M. Piccione as a new partner in their T&E practice group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Justin to the firm," said Geoffry R. Handler, Managing Partner of McLaughlin & Stern.
  • In addition, McLaughlin & Stern is pleased to announce the election of Diana Chen to partner as of September 1.

Pryor Cashman Welcomes Two New Partners, Expanding Its Trusts + Estates Practice

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that Paul E. Van Horn and Erica Howard-Potter have joined the firm as partners in the Trusts + Estates Practice and Private Client Group.

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  • Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that Paul E. Van Horn and Erica Howard-Potter have joined the firm as partners in the Trusts + Estates Practice and Private Client Group.
  • “The opportunity to bring Paul and Erica to Pryor Cashman was extraordinary, as they join and enhance our important private client practice,” said Ronald Shechtman , Managing Partner of Pryor Cashman.
  • “I’m excited to work with the exceptional lawyers at Pryor Cashman and help my clients maximize their opportunities,” said Paul.
  • Erica and I can’t wait to get to work with our new colleagues.”
    “Pryor Cashman is the perfect place to build on my practice,” said Erica.

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer Expands Trusts and Estates Practice with Addition of Three Attorneys Joining Red Bank Office

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Friday, September 1, 2023

is pleased to welcome Stuart T. Cox, Jr., Andrew J. DeMaio, and Stephen J. Oppenheim as Of Counsel to the firm's Trusts & Estates group, resident in the firm's Red Bank office.

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  • is pleased to welcome Stuart T. Cox, Jr., Andrew J. DeMaio, and Stephen J. Oppenheim as Of Counsel to the firm's Trusts & Estates group, resident in the firm's Red Bank office.
  • Stuart T. Cox, Jr., a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, concentrates his practice on the comprehensive landscape of trusts and estates law.
  • Andrew J. DeMaio advises clients in matters of trust and estate planning and administration, along with adept representation in litigation related to these matters.
  • Mr. DeMaio's advocacy on behalf of high net-worth clientele in matters of trusts and estates has garnered him a prominent Band 1 ranking in the Chambers USA publication.

Richard Morgan and Loraine DiSalvo Recognized Among The Best Lawyers in America®

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morgan and DiSalvo, P.C. announced today that Partners Richard M. Morgan and Loraine M. DiSalvo are included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their legal expertise in Trusts and Estates. Morgan has the additional distinction of being included for his expertise in Tax Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

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  • announced today that Partners Richard M. Morgan and Loraine M. DiSalvo are included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their legal expertise in Trusts and Estates.
  • Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
  • "It is an honor to be included in Best Lawyers again this year," said Morgan.
  • Lawyers do not pay a fee to be listed, which makes being included in Best Lawyers a singular honor.

Elizabeth Miller, CFP® Elected 2024 CFP Board Chair-elect

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today that it has elected Elizabeth Miller, CFP® as its 2024 Board Chair-elect.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today that it has elected Elizabeth Miller, CFP® as its 2024 Board Chair-elect.
  • Miller joined CFP Board as a Board Director in 2020 and is a member of CFP Board Center for Financial Planning's Campaign Development Committee.
  • "Liz is a remarkable leader whose contributions to the profession are substantial," said Board of Directors Chair Dan Moisand, CFP® .
  • Current Chair-elect Matt Boersen, CFP® will serve as Chair of the Board of Directors in 2024, and Miller will become Chair of the Board in 2025.

Musick Peeler Elevates Four Partners to Equity Positions

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has expanded its team by elevating four partners—Gabriel Duarte, Adam L. Johnson, Jon McNutt and William Tebbe—to equity positions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has expanded its team by elevating four partners—Gabriel Duarte, Adam L. Johnson, Jon McNutt and William Tebbe—to equity positions.
  • The promotion of these attorneys, whom are located in the firm's various offices across Southern California, went into effect as of January 1.
  • "Gabriel, Adam, Jon and Bill consistently deliver top-tier results for our clients and support to their colleagues," De Bryin said.
  • With offices in five major commercial centers across the state, Musick Peeler attorneys know California.