Manchester, N.H., Woburn M.A. (July 20, 2023) – The law firm of McLane Middleton, Professional Association is pleased to announce that the firm received a Band 1 ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Law section. In addition, attorneys Steven M. Burke, George L. Cushing, Christopher R. Paul, Ryan J. Swartz, Robert A. Wells, and William V.A. Zorn received individual rankings.
Individuals are ranked by Chambers in bands from 1-4 with 1 being the highest possible ranking. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, client service, depth of team, commercial vision and business understanding, diligence, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Steven Burke and William Zorn were given Band 1 rankings, while Chris Paul and Robert Wells received Band 2 rankings. Ryan Swartz received a Band 4 ranking and George Cushing is now ranked a Senior Statesperson.
According to the Guide:
Steven Burke advises fiduciaries, as well as wealthy individuals and families, on estate planning and tax matters. He also acts as a trustee.
George Cushing “George is super capable, he has had a very long and excellent career. He is the go-to lawyer for complicated problems,” enthuses a source.
Christopher Paul “Christopher comes from a business background, which helps a lot. Clients on the high net worth side have businesses, so having someone who has knowledge is good,” states a source.
Ryan Swartz “He quickly gains clients’ trust and puts them at ease. His combination of professionalism and ease with clients is priceless,” states an interviewee.
Robert Wells’ “Bob Wells is highly respected and especially good at his craft,” states a source. His practice involves estate administration as well as estate and charitable planning.
William Zorn “He’s a well-known estate planning lawyer in New Hampshire and is always easy to work with. He is a gentleman and impressed me as being smart,” states an interviewee.
Steven Burke can be reached in the firm’s Manchester, NH office at (603) 628-1454 or steve.burke@mclane.com
George Cushing can be reached in the firm’s Woburn, MA office at (781) 904-2683 or george.cushing@mclane.com
Chris Paul can be reached in the firm’s Manchester, NH office at (603) 628-1335 or christopher.paul@mclane.com
Ryan Swartz can be reached in the firm’s Woburn, MA office at (781) 904-2712 or ryan.swartz@mclane.com.
Robert Wells can be reached in the firm’s Manchester, NH office at (603) 628-1307 or bob.wells@mclane.com
William Zorn can be reached in the firm’s Manchester, NH office at (603) 628-1340 or bill.zorn@mclane.com