The Firm: Trust and estate planning is an indisputable strong point for this eight-partner group. It counsels professionals, business owners, charitable organizations and high net worth individuals and families on matters including asset protection and business succession planning. Major clients include JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and the Estate of Keith Haring.

Sources Say: "They are extremely helpful, personable and professional across the board, and treat all clients with dignity and respect."

Key Individuals: David Pratt represents high net worth individuals in the most complicated estate planning matters. "He has been more understanding, helpful, professional and knowledgeable than any client would ever hope for," enthuses one client.

Clients are also full of praise for Elaine Bucher, who is described as "exceptionally bright, patient and a very good listener." Her forte lies in the representation of high net worth individuals in pre-divorce estate planning matters.

Albert Gortz offers a wealth of experience in the administration of complicated trusts and estates. Clients applaud him as a "solid lawyer with good, practical judgment."