McLane Middleton Receives Band 1 Ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024

Steven Burke, George Cushing, Chris Paul, Ryan Swartz, Robert Wells, and William Zorn Recognized Individually

Manchester, N.H., Woburn M.A. (July 22, 2024) – The law firm of McLane Middleton 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.

According to the Guide:

Steven Burke – “Steven gives very clear and conscious guidance. He transcends legal language to a language clients can understand. He is really good at understanding the situation and coming up with solutions,” states an interviewee.

George Cushing – George is a highly respected statesman of this practice, with vast experience in a broad range of trusts and estates issues.

Christopher Paul – “Chris Paul has a great way of being firm and direct, whilst also building trust and rapport. That has not been an easy job and he has done great,” states a source.

Ryan Swartz – Ryan regularly advises high net worth clients on estate planning and trust administration matters.

Robert Wells – “Bob Wells is very knowledgeable and very much involved in the local Bar Association, developing continued education for estate planners,” states a source.  His practice involves estate administration as well as estate and charitable planning.

William Zorn – “In our view, Bill Zorn is the top trust and estate attorney in New Hampshire. He is recognized nationally for his expertise generally on T&E matters, and New Hampshire trust law in particular,” 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.