Chambers & Partners 2024 High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Drummond Woodsum

Drummond Woodsum, a leading law firm in Maine, is proud to announce that its Trust and Estate Planning practice has been ranked for Private Wealth in the state of Maine by the prestigious Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.

In addition to this recognition of the practice group, two of the group’s practitioners have been ranked individually.

David Backer, the Practice Leader for the Trust and Estate Planning practice, has been ranked in Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Maine. This is a testament to his exceptional expertise and dedication to serving clients in the private wealth sector. David’s consistent ranking in Band 1 since 2017 further solidifies his reputation as one of Maine’s leading lawyers in private wealth law.

One professional referral source noted to researchers that “David is our go-to attorney for complex matters and advice. We also would refer high net worth families to him for more complex estate planning.”

Jana Magnuson, another standout attorney at Drummond Woodsum, has been ranked in Band 2 for Private Wealth Law in the State of Maine.  This marks Jana’s fifth year of this well-deserved recognition, which reflects her expertise and dedication to her clients.

“Jana has the rare combination of strong professional competency and a genuinely warm personality, both of which are important in managing sensitive issues and people,” said one client during the research process.

The Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide is known for its rigorous research and evaluation process. Their rankings are highly regarded in the legal industry, making this recognition a significant achievement for Drummond Woodsum and its Trusts and Estates Planning practice group.

Drummond Woodsum’s Trusts and Estates Planning practice covers a wide range of services for individuals and families, including basic wills and trusts, charitable planning, gift and estate wealth transfers, business succession planning, asset protection planning, trust and estate administration, and advising trustees and fiduciaries. For more information, visit www.dwmlaw.com.