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Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Recognizes Record Number of Nutter Attorneys
Print PDFNutter’s Private Client Department has earned numerous rankings in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) guide. The firm is newly ranked in Hawaii: Private Wealth Law, acknowledging the firm’s expansion of the practice, and once again achieved Band 1 status in Private Wealth Law in Massachusetts. Alongside the practice rankings, 10 of the firm's attorneys were honored for their exceptional contributions to Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Disputes in California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. Published annually, Chambers HNW showcases the top private wealth management firms and the trusted advisers who counsel wealthy individuals and families around the world.
Chambers HNW praised Nutter’s Private Client attorneys as “consistently thoughtful, responsive, creative, and deeply knowledgeable in a broad range of practice areas” in this year’s edition. Clients spoke highly of the practice, noting that "Nutter has the relevant expertise to handle complex multi-jurisdictional matters. They are a quick and effective team." Another source added, “Nutter consistently offers clear, plain-English explanations with practical, step-by-step recommendations we can implement right away and delivers responsive service with outstanding follow-through." The practice garnered acknowledgment for their “common sense, high-quality approach to client service." Clients noted that the firm has a “large wealth and estate planning practice across the U.S.,” following the firm’s expansion of its private wealth and estate planning practices in 2025.
The publication named 10 Nutter attorneys as leading lawyers, with David Baer, John Matsumoto, and Danilo Santucci newly recognized in California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, respectively. The full list includes:
- David Baer, California: Private Wealth Disputes
- Sara Goldman Curley, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- Thomas Jalkut, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- William Kirchick, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- John Matsumoto, Hawaii: Private Wealth Law
- John McBrine, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- Jeffrey Roberts, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- Danilo Santucci, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- Nikki Sherwood, Massachusetts: Private Wealth Law
- Susan von Herrmann, California: Northern: Private Wealth Law
Nutter’s Private Client Department provides individualized, practical advice and legal counseling on a broad range of issues to high net worth individuals and families, entrepreneurs, private business owners, and executives. The firm’s attorneys advise on, prepare, and implement all aspects of estate planning, estate administration, and trust administration. Nutter’s cross-disciplinary team works closely with clients and their advisors to develop a unique and personal approach to meet each client’s goals and objectives.
View Nutter’s complete listing in Chambers High Net Worth 2026.
Published by Chambers & Partners, the Chambers HNW guide focuses on the international private wealth market. The rankings are the result of independent research in which hundreds of interviews were conducted of lawyers, family offices, accountants, tax advisers, bankers, investment managers, and other professionals about the private wealth industry.
About Nutter
Nutter is a full-service law firm delivering sophisticated legal counsel to industry-leading companies, entrepreneurs, institutions, foundations, and families across the United States and globally. With offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Orinda, and practices spanning business and finance, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and land use, labor and employment, tax, and trusts and estates, Nutter pairs deep expertise with a client-focused approach. Learn more at nutter.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
