Handler Law, LLP is honored to be shortlisted for the 2026 Private Asset Management (PAM) Awards for the category of Best Law Firm – Estates & Trusts.
Presented by With Intelligence, the PAM Awards recognize excellence, innovation and leadership across the global private wealth, family office and private client advisory landscape. The shortlist highlights firms that demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, client service and consistent performance in an increasingly complex regulatory and planning environment.
This recognition reflects Handler Law’s continued focus on advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices and privately held businesses on sophisticated estate planning, trust structuring, tax strategy and wealth transition matters. The firm’s multi-disciplinary advanced planning protocol allows for highly customized legal solutions, delivered through close collaboration and long-standing client relationships.
The Handler law firm has been consistently recognized by PAM over the years, with multiple shortlists, commendations and award wins across trust and estates, private client and best overall law firm categories. The firm’s inclusion on the 2026 shortlist comprised of only three law firms in the U.S. reinforces its position as a leading advisor in the private wealth space.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by PAM,” said Thomas Handler, Managing Partner. “This acknowledgment is a testament to our team’s depth of experience, thoughtful approach to planning and commitment to helping clients navigate complex wealth and legacy considerations.”
Handler Law congratulates all firms shortlisted for the 2026 Private Asset Management Awards.
About Handler Law, LLP
Handler Law, LLP is an internationally recognized law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, serving affluent families, privately held businesses and family offices throughout the United States and major international jurisdictions. The firm is widely regarded as a leader in taxation, family offices and trusts and estates, providing strategic legal counsel and innovative solutions for wealth preservation, asset protection, business succession and family office governance.
The Handler law firm has been consistently recognized by leading industry publications and award programs by Private Asset Management (PAM), Family Wealth Alliance and Family Wealth Report, recognized as Best Family Office Law Firm in the U.S., Best Overall Law Firm in the U.S., Best Private Client Law Firm in the U.S., Best Private Client Law Firm in North America and Most Effective Private Client Legal Team in North America numerous times. With a deep understanding of complex tax, business and estate planning strategies, the firm remains at the forefront of the private wealth legal profession, delivering bespoke solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of high-net-worth and multi-generational families.
More information about the selection criteria of the PAM Awards can be found here.