Whitman Breed partners Charles Pieterse and George Smith have been recognized by the Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Guide as leading private wealth lawyers in Connecticut.Charlie is the top-ranked lawyer in Band 1 of Chambers’ Private Wealth Disputes category in Connecticut. Chambers describes Charlie as being “widely regarded as a leading trust and estate litigator,” with sources saying “If you need a probate litigator, go to Charlie.”
George is among lawyers ranked in Chambers’ Private Wealth Law category for his work “advis[ing] affluent individuals on an array of matters including estate and trust planning and administration.” Sources described George as “very clever and pragmatic” and “remarkably detailed.” George and a group of lawyers and staff joined Whitman Breed from Smith & Grant LLP last year.
Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers. Whitman Breed congratulates and applauds Charlie and George on their hard work and recognition by the Chambers 2021 High Net Worth Guide.
