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Coblentz Family Wealth Practice and Three Family Wealth Partners Top-Ranked by Chambers High Net Worth 2024

Coblentz’s Family Wealth practice and three family wealth partners have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide. Family Wealth practice chair Jaime Mannon and partners Phil Feldman and Jim Mitchell are once again ranked as Leading Lawyers in the Private Wealth Law category for Northern California. The Chambers High Net Worth Guide ranks the world’s top service providers to ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals and families and family offices.

Jaime Mannon is again ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 2. Jaime offers affluent individuals and families assistance with estate and gift tax planning and cross-border tax planning. A source notes, “Jaime is well-versed in sophisticated estate matters,” while another adds, “Jaime is great to work with. She is thorough and technical.”

Phil Feldman is again ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 2. Phil assists wealthy individuals and families with income, philanthropic, and gift and estate tax planning. A source says, “Philip has robust experience and knowledge. He gives excellent and practical advice.” Another notes, “Phil is terrific.”

Jim Mitchell is again ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Band 2. Jim advises high net worth clients on tax planning and trust and estate administration. One source notes, “James is an excellent professional who understands the importance of communicating risk and understanding cost/benefit analyses.” Another adds, “Jim is a solid, down-to-earth advisor and problem solver.”

The Coblentz Family Wealth practice is also listed by Chambers HNW in Band 2 for Private Wealth Law, Northern California. A source notes, “Coblentz can handle anything. They have a deep bench and their ability to collaborate is great,” while another adds, “Coblentz are elite planners and give top level service.” Independent and objective, Chambers USA and Chambers HNW are carefully researched and widely considered to be the most reputable law firm directories in the world. Ranking criteria include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, business understanding, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by legal clients. To view additional details on Chambers HNW rankings, please click here.

Additional Coblentz Chambers USA Rankings

Nine additional Coblentz partners and four practices are recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, also published by Chambers & Partners. Real Estate partners Alan Gennis, Danna Kozerski, Harry O’Brien, and Tay Via; Litigation partners Timothy Crudo, Sean Coyle, and Rees Morgan; and Employment partners Fred Alvarez and Hannah Jones are ranked as leading lawyers in their respective categories. Coblentz’s Employment, Land Use, Real Estate, and White Collar Defense and Investigations practices are also recognized by Chambers USA 2024.