Williams Mullen Recognized in 2020 Chambers High Net Worth Guide; Farhad Aghdami and Dan Durst Ranked in Private Wealth Law

Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that the firm’s Estate Planning: Private Client & Fiduciary Services Practice received a “Band 2” rating in the 2020 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law.

Farhad Aghdami was rated a “Band 1” attorney, the highest rating available, and Dan Durst was named an “Up and Coming” lawyer.

The estate planning practice, which includes nine attorneys throughout Virginia, was recognized by sources quoted in the guide. "The service provided by the team at Williams Mullen has been outstanding! They have the highest regard for their clients and an incredible work ethic."

The guide also reports praise from a source for the team’s client service and responsiveness. "The firm's service has been outstanding. They responded very quickly and thoroughly to my needs. We appreciated the breadth and depth of their [talent and experience], from estate law to litigation."

Farhad has more than 20 years of experience assisting clients with wealth transfer tax planning, business succession planning, income tax planning for individuals and businesses and fiduciary litigation. He is the Virginia State Chair of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). One source said, "He's excellent. He has a lot of business experience, a great bedside manner, and is really great at listening to clients and making helpful suggestions."

Dan has more than ten years of experience and advises clients on a wide range of estate planning, trust and estate administration, business succession and tax matters. He was named a Fellow of the ACTEC in April 2019. He regularly assists high net worth individuals, business owners and professionals with their estate planning needs, including the preparation of wills and trusts such as revocable trusts, insurance trusts, dynasty trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, qualified personal residence trusts and charitable lead and remainder trusts.

"Dan is a joy to work with and always takes care of matters efficiently, professionally and with great care and concern," said one source. Another source praised Dan saying, "He was both empathetic and constructive in his advice and strategy."