Christina M. Mason

Expert guidance through a complex family trust dispute

Our family retained Christina Mason to help resolve a contentious and emotionally charged dispute over a family trust. From our first consultation, it was clear she possessed a deep and nuanced understanding of trusts and estates law. Her ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice was invaluable. Her recognition by Best Lawyers in this specific field was immediately evident in her strategic approach; she expertly navigated the intersection of litigation and the sensitive charitable intentions outlined in the trust documents. Christina’s twelve years of experience, particularly in New York’s unique legal landscape, gave us immense confidence. She was thorough, prepared, and demonstrated a keen ability to anticipate opposing counsel's moves. While her expertise is unquestionably top-tier, there were occasional periods where communication response times were slower than we’d have preferred during the initial fact-finding phase. That said, when she was engaged, her focus was complete. Ultimately, her skillful negotiation helped us avoid a protracted court battle and reach a settlement that honored our family's original philanthropic goals. We are deeply grateful for her dedicated representation and would recommend her to anyone facing similar sophisticated estate planning or litigation challenges.