Chambers High Net Worth announced its 2026 rankings, and two Private Wealth partners, Larry Richman and Frank Paolini, are among the ranked attorneys. This marks Larry’s eleventh consecutive year ranked and Frank’s first Band ranking. The Private Wealth Group also regained its Band ranking.
This year’s High Net Worth: Illinois Private Wealth Law guide ranks Larry in Band 2. The client feedback collected by Chambers notes that Larry “is absolutely invaluable as a resource and a partner” and is “very smart, highly responsive and has exceptional problem-solving skills.” This year’s guide also ranks Frank in Band 3. The client feedback collected by Chambers notes that Frank “is relentless, and he has the creativity to actually solve problems in ways that do not simply create more problems,” and that he is “a pleasure to work with”.
Additionally, this year’s guide ranked the Private Wealth Group in Band 3. The client feedback collected by Chambers notes that the group, “has extremely knowledgeable attorneys capable of handling the most complex of matters,” and “the history and expertise to work on everything from routine estate planning to private trust companies integrating foreign trusts and charitable organisations.”
Chambers & Partners, one of the world’s leading legal directories, conducts independent research that relies on feedback from industry leaders and clients to identify the top attorneys and law firms worldwide. Starting nine years ago, Chambers began publishing Chambers High Net Worth, separate from its traditional geographically based lawyer rankings.
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