Loeb & Loeb Appoints Rachel Harris Chair of International Trusts and Estates Planning Practice
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 28, 2014 -- Loeb & Loeb LLP announced today that partner Rachel J. Harris has been appointed chair of the firm’s International Trusts and Estates Planning Practice, bringing more than 13 years of experience to the position.
“International estate planning is a growing area of focus for our preeminent trusts and estates team and Rachel is one of the leading practitioners in this area,” said Bruce J. Wexler, chair of Loeb & Loeb’s Trusts and Estates Department. “Under Rachel’s stewardship, I am confident that the depth and breadth of our practice will continue to expand in jurisdictional coverage and expertise.”
Loeb & Loeb’s International Trusts and Estates Planning Practice provides advice to U.S. citizens, residents and non-U.S. citizens in connection with tax, trust and succession planning matters that have both U.S. and non-U.S. aspects. Attorneys in the practice have extensive experience working with clients throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
“Early on in my practice I realized that there were many clients with a need for international trusts and estates planning expertise and I focused on those matters. I welcome the opportunity to further develop this specialty area of service among Loeb & Loeb’s team of experienced attorneys on both coasts,” said Harris. “Our firm continues to offer one of the broadest and most sophisticated trusts and estates platforms in the market and I look forward to building on this excellent reputation.”
Harris counsels individuals, families, and trustees in connection with all aspects of domestic and international estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable giving and the operation of tax-exempt organizations. She is admitted to practice in California, New York, and England and Wales.
Harris earned a LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, a J.D. from Yale Law School and an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard University. She has been recognized for her talent in Citywealth magazine’s “Leaders List” for the 2013 and 2014 editions. Peer testimonials cited in the publication state that “she is an amazing attorney” and “her knowledge of International Tax Issues and her assistance in structuring the framework for my client's business and personal interests abroad is the best I have experienced, hands down.” Harris has also been recommended by The Legal 500 United States’ in the area of Not-for Profit law, and named among the International Who’s Who of Private Client Lawyers.
About Loeb & Loeb’s Trust and Estates Department
Loeb & Loeb’s Trusts and Estates Department represents a broad base of individuals in connection with sophisticated estate, tax and business succession planning services, and trust and estate administration. The practice also counsels businesses, fiduciaries and tax-exempt organizations in a wide variety of matters, ranging from estate plans and the settlement of complex estate tax issues, to the resolution of multimillion-dollar disputes over the distribution of family wealth. For more information, visit http://www.loeb.com/trustsandestates.
About Loeb & Loeb LLP
Loeb & Loeb is a multiservice law firm with more than 300 attorneys focusing on select practice areas, rather than endeavoring to be all things to all clients. The firm is recognized as a leading law firm in the areas of capital markets; consumer protection defense; corporate; media and entertainment; intellectual property; litigation; real estate; technology; and tax and wealth services. Loeb & Loeb has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Washington, DC, and Beijing, as well as an affiliate office in Hong Kong. http://www.loeb.com
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