For the seventh consecutive year the firm’s Family Wealth Planning practice has been recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth guide. A respected research and legal data provider that annually highlights top lawyers and law firms regionally, nationally and globally, Chambers also ranked Shartsis Friese Partners Melissa Hung, Florence Jao, Richard Kinyon, Patrick McCabe, and Danielle Zaragoza individually in the 2026 guide.
“We’re extremely proud of our Family Wealth Planning team,” shared Managing Partner Neil Koren. “The work they do to preserve family legacies is both sophisticated and personalized, drawing on a nuanced understanding of handling business and personal assets, charitable giving goals, cross-border planning, and tax strategies. We’ve developed deep relationships with both professional fiduciaries and generations of families, and it is an honor to be recognized for this important and sensitive work.”
The Family Wealth Planning Group at Shartsis includes seven attorneys representing a wide range of high‐net‐worth individuals and families, including among others: executives of public corporations, owners of closely held businesses, and entrepreneurs involved in start‐up businesses. Members of the group also assist family offices, professional fiduciaries, private foundations, charitable organizations, and businesses to implement their philanthropic goals, including representing some of the largest and best-known foundations in California.
According to Chambers: “Chambers High Net Worth ranks the top lawyers and law firms for international private wealth. The guide is used by family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale. These recommendations are based on in‐depth analysis provided by our team of experienced researchers.” Rankings are assessed on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.
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