We are proud to announce that Higgs & Johnson has once again earned a Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025, marking our ninth consecutive year of recognition as a leading adviser to high-net-worth individuals and families.
The Guide praised the Firm as “very strong in both contentious and non-contentious matters,” highlighting our team’s “deep expertise in trust law and local regulatory frameworks.” Our attorneys were further commended for their “extensive experience in trust administration and their ability to deliver practical solutions to complex challenges.”
Chambers HNW Commentary for Ranked Attorneys
N. Leroy Smith, Partner and Chair of the Private Client & Wealth Management Practice Group, is lauded for his “exceptional technical expertise.” Clients noted his “meticulous preparation and consistently thorough advice.”
Sharmon Y. Ingraham, Partner and Deputy Chair of the Private Client & Wealth Management Practice Group, earned her first Chambers ranking this year. She is recognized for being “readily available and technically strong in probate matters,” with particular praise for her “hands-on approach and solid depth of knowledge.”
Philip C. Dunkley, K.C., Consultant, is once again recognized for his “extensive experience in handling trust disputes and restructuring matters.” He is hailed as a “Senior Statesperson” and lauded for his trusted legal advice to wealthy individuals, families, and fiduciaries on major international litigation.
Earl A. Cash, Ph.D., Consultant, continues to be highly regarded as a “trusts and estates expert,” with a longstanding reputation for providing strategic counsel to high-net-worth individuals and trust companies across a broad spectrum of structuring and estate planning matters.
Managing Partner, Sterling H. Cooke commented:
“We are deeply proud of the Band 1 ranking awarded to the Firm by Chambers High Net Worth for the ninth consecutive year. This recognition speaks volumes about the depth of expertise within our Private Client & Wealth Management practice and the Firm’s longstanding commitment to excellence. I am grateful to our talented team, whose dedication, integrity, and client-first mindset continue to set us apart.”
