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Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 Recognizes Wiggin and Dana’s Leading Private Client Team
Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that the firm’s Private Client Services practice, along with Partners Michael T. Clear, Daniel L. Daniels, Jevera K. Hennessey, Leonard Leader, Vanessa L. Maczko, Steven B. Malech, Carolyn A. Reers, Matthew E. Smith, and Jonathan M. Freiman, and Counsel Kenley Stark have been recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2026 Guide.
The firm’s Private Client Services team were ranked in the Connecticut and New York Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes categories, while Jonathan Freiman, co-chair of Wiggin and Dana’s Art and Museum Law Practice Group, and Kenley Stark were recognized in the Nationwide Art and Cultural Property Law category.
Firm Ranking
Connecticut
- Band 1, Private Wealth Law
Individual Rankings
Connecticut
- Band 1, Daniel L. Daniels – Private Wealth Law
- Band 1, Carolyn A. Reers – Private Wealth Law
- Band 2, Michael T. Clear – Private Wealth Law
- Band 2, Matthew E. Smith – Private Wealth Disputes
- Band 4, Jevera K. Hennessey – Private Wealth Law
- Band 4, Leonard Leader – Private Wealth Law
- Band 4, Vanessa L. Maczko – Private Wealth Law
New York
- Band 1, Steven B. Malech – Private Wealth Disputes
USA – Nationwide
- Band 3, Jonathan M. Freiman – Art and Cultural Property Law
- Associates to Watch, Kenley Stark – Art and Cultural Property Law
The Chambers HNW rankings and editorial are based on thorough, independent research conducted by a dedicated team of private wealth analysts. The team interviews hundreds of lawyers, family offices, accountancy professionals, tax advisors, bankers, investment managers, and high end real estate agents to develop a comprehensive understanding of the private wealth landscape in each jurisdiction. Their rigorous process underscores Wiggin and Dana’s depth of talent in these key areas and the firm’s commitment to top tier client service and relationships.
