Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, has earned a top ranking in the Private Wealth Law category in the 2025 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. In addition, three of the firm’s directors – Mark Christopher, Carrie Michaelis, and Andrew Rothstein – were recognized individually among the leading attorneys in the directory.
The Goulston & Storrs Private Client & Trust Group is among the largest and most established practices in New England, with a longstanding history of representing individuals and families in all aspects of wealth ownership and transfer. The team is known for developing and implementing sophisticated, tax-sensitive planning strategies tailored to each client’s financial, charitable, risk management, and personal goals.
In the Private Wealth Law category, Mark Christopher, continuously ranked in Band 1 for 10 years, was recognized for his nationally known estate planning work and strong client appeal. Andrew Rothstein, a co-chair of the firm’s Private Client & Trust Group, maintained a Band 3 ranking in the same category over the past four years for his exceptional client management skills and ability to handle complex client matters.
Carrie Michaelis, also consistently recognized in the Chambers HNW Guide, has received a Band 3 ranking in the Private Wealth Law Mid-Market category for her strategic advice to individuals and families on domestic estate and tax planning.
The Chambers HNW Guide recognizes the top professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers and a range of other professional advisers globally. Recommendations are based on thousands of in-depth interviews with clients that assess the reputations and expertise of private wealth lawyers and professional advisors. Rankings are based on technical legal ability, client service, depth of team, commercial vision, diligence, and value for money.
