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Scott Swain Receives Highest Band 1 Ranking in Private Wealth Law from Chambers

McDonald Carano congratulates Scott Swain, Chair of our Trust & Estates Practice, on receiving his fifth consecutive year of Band 1 recognition in Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide. In addition to individually achieving the prestigious Band 1 accolade in 2024, the Trust & Estates Practice that Scott chairs also earned Band 1 ranking in 2024. McDonald Carano continues to be the only firm in Nevada ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law.

Band 1 recognition is awarded to lawyers who are the “most highly regarded practitioners” based on research in the categories of “legal ability, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, professional conduct, experience, and effectiveness.” Chambers High Net Worth Guide is the highly respected global guide to lawyers who are considered by clients and peers to be leaders in Private Wealth Law.

Clients have provided the following comments to Chambers researchers to describe Scott’s expertise, service, and results.

  • “All communication and work with Mr. Swain has been outstanding.”
  • “Scott has very good technical prowess and a great breadth of tax knowledge.”
  • “Scott Swain brings comfort and confidence to all parties involved in whatever the project is. A true leader among leaders. I have yet to find anyone as gifted and confidence inspiring.”
  • “Scott has a commanding knowledge of tax law that is superior to everyone in the game.”
  • “The creativity and collegiality he exhibits to work with different sides and come up with great solutions is strong.”
  • “Scott has a very good way of framing issues and communicating, and has great knowledge of the estate planning realm.”
  • “He is second to none in his knowledge of tax law and business and entity structures. He is professional, knowledgeable and responsive.”
  • “He has excellent knowledge of taxes and estate planning.”
  • “Scott is everything your family or company could ever hope to find. His ability to navigate the legal complexities of this world have brought my family more peace and comfort than I can express.”

About McDonald Carano

In 2024, McDonald Carano celebrated its 75ᵗʰ Anniversary of serving Nevada’s legal, business, government, and civic communities. More than 60 lawyers and government affairs professionals serve Nevada, national, and international clients from our offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City. McDonald Carano provides transactional, litigation, regulatory, and government affairs services to startups, corporations, private companies, trade associations, nonprofits, public entities, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices throughout Nevada. We are deeply committed to supporting local communities by volunteering our time, resources, and services, including pro bono legal services, to nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, and public service entities. We are proud to be your Nevada law firm since 1949.

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