Four Greenberg Glusker Attorneys Recognized in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for 2024
July 18, 2024 – Press ReleaseGreenberg Glusker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has recognized the following four Greenberg Glusker attorneys in its 2024 High Net Worth Guide: Laura Zwicker, Chair, Private Client Services; Thomas Giordano-Lascari, Partner, Private Client Services; Benazeer "Benny" Roshan, Chair, Probate, Trusts & Estates Litigation; and Jillian Berk, Associate, Litigation.
In the Private Wealth Law section, Laura Zwicker maintains her individual ranking in Band 1, Thomas Giordano-Lascari makes his debut to the Chambers High Net Worth Guide in Band 3, and our Private Client Services Group is elevated to Band 2 from Band 3.
In the Private Wealth Disputes section, Benny Roshan holds steady in Band 2, Jillian Berk continues her recognition as an Associate to Watch, and our Probate, Trusts & Estates Litigation Group maintains their position in Band 2.
Chambers High Net Worth ranks the top lawyers and law firms for international private wealth based on in-depth analysis provided by their team of experienced researchers. The guide is used by family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale. Chambers Research is conducted by 200 Research Analysts, across 200 jurisdictions collecting hundreds of thousands of responses annually from clients, the majority via in-depth interview.
Lawyers
Laura Zwicker advises individuals and families on international and domestic tax and estate planning issues and business succession planning. Her practice focuses primarily on counseling ultra-high net worth individuals and their families in connection with domestic and international estate and tax planning issues and business succession planning; advising financial institutions with regard to fiduciary and custodial issues; forming, advising and dissolving non-profit organizations; and probate and post-death trust administration.
Chambers review: Laura Zwicker maintains a strong reputation in the market for her broad expertise, which is corroborated by her recent track record advising on the full breadth of private wealth law issues. Interviewees also praise Zwicker for her significant technical abilities and ability to handle complex international matters.
Thomas Giordano-Lascari (Band 3)
Thomas Giordano-Lascari assists clients in structuring their worldwide assets to maximize family objectives and minimize income and transfer taxes. Thomas frequently aids clients with pre-immigration planning, foreign investments in the United States, U.S. residency planning and management, and expatriation planning. He frequently provides sought-after guidance on foreign trusts to foreign fiduciaries, U.S. beneficiaries, and grantors, addressing compliance obligations and tax consequences.
Chambers review: Thomas Giordano-Lascari showcases multijurisdictional expertise and a sophisticated practice, handling several high-value tax planning mandates. Inspires supportive appraisals from respondents, who speak highly of his helpful advice, business awareness and international law expertise.
Benazeer "Benny" Roshan (Band 2)
Benny Roshan's practice encompasses all aspects of litigation involving substantial trusts and estates, including guardianship and conservatorships. For nearly twenty years, Benny has successfully represented a wide range of fiduciaries and beneficiaries in disputes involving trusts, fiduciary appointments, accountings, removal, and surcharge.
Chambers review: Benazeer Roshan exhibits a broad practice of trust-related disputes, which include complex cases pertaining to elder abuse and breach of fiduciary duties.
Jillian Berk (Associates to Watch)
Jillian is passionate about advocating for clients in a broad range of litigation matters, with a special focus on trust litigation and other complex, high-stakes fiduciary disputes. She has successfully brought and opposed an array of substantive motions, including discovery motions, demurrers, and motions for summary judgment. She has also drafted and assisted with motions and briefs in state and federal appellate matters.
Chambers review: Jillian Berk supports on several of the practice's more sophisticated undertakings, some of which involve particular sensitivities. The volume of positive client commentary she receives on her services is highly encouraging.
Practice Groups
Private Client Services (Band 2)
Our Private Client Services Group serves some of the most discerning ultra-high net worth individuals and families in California and beyond, as well as family offices, corporate and individual professional fiduciaries, and public and private non-profit organizations. We provide advice and counsel to real estate investors and developers, internet entrepreneurs, hedge fund principals, actors, artists, authors and athletes in preserving privacy and control over their assets, and allowing for tax efficient succession that reflects their wishes and values at all stages of life. Our noted clients trust our seasoned professionals to help them successfully navigate wealth transfer and preservation, and develop the right documents to reflect their individual aspirations and values, and accomplish family and business objectives. Our clients also turn to us when there is a need for more public representation, whether involving gift and estate tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service or contentious trusts and estates matters that require litigation advice.
Chambers review: The group elicits another impressive volume of favourable client commentary. Sources commend its technical abilities, responsiveness and solution-oriented approach, suggesting a reliable capacity to offer clients a high level of service.
Probate, Trusts & Estates Litigation (Band 2)
For decades, Greenberg Glusker has represented beneficiaries, executors, trustees, partnerships, corporations, financial institutions, charities and nonprofits in a variety of trusts and estates litigation matters. The firm has handled the entire spectrum of trusts and estates disputes including litigating the validity of trusts and wills, breach of fiduciary duty claims (including removal and suspension actions), and contested conservatorship and guardianship proceedings. In addition, given the full-service nature of the firm’s services, we draw upon the expertise of our colleagues in other practices when necessary.
Chambers review: The team's ability to consistently provide high-quality services is reflected in the glowing client reviews it elicits. Sources especially praise its responsiveness, high-level expertise and efficient staffing.
