Family Law Attorney John Gile and Trust & Estate Attorney Jim Milton receive Top Rankings in High Net Worth Guide

July 2023

Hall Estill announces two of its lawyers, Family Law Attorney John Gile and Trust & Estate Attorney Jim Milton, were selected in the 2023 Chambers USA High Net Worth Guide. The publication is often used by family offices and professional advisers of wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale.

John Gile was listed in Band 1 for Family/Matrimonial Practice Area. This practice area ranks attorney who assist with the the creation of prenuptial, civil partnership and cohabitation agreements relating to financial and property assets, the resolution of divorces or separations involving financial and property disputes, and the handling of matters relating to children in the context of divorce or separation. Chambers says Gile "has great judgment and is very strong in high net worth cases."

James Milton was featured in Band 2 in Private Wealth Law - Oklahoma. Work in this area includes, but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning; life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. Chambers says Milton He brings a different skill and expertise with him to the table, because he is involved with the legislature and litigation too."

According to the Chambers website, law firms and individuals ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide understand the complex needs of high net worth individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services. The annual legal directory for high net worth clients also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals, globally. Rankings are assessed on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.