Neil T. Kawashima

Exceptional counsel for our family's complex estate planning

Our family engaged Neil Kawashima at McDermott Will & Schulte to navigate a complex, multi-generational estate restructuring involving significant assets across several states and a family-owned investment vehicle. From our initial consultation, it was clear we were dealing with a true expert. Neil’s deep, 16-year general practice experience, particularly his recognized acumen in trusts and estates, provided the perfect foundation. He demonstrated a remarkable ability to synthesize the nuances of our private fund holdings with our personal legacy goals. His strategic approach was methodical and clear, explaining sophisticated legal concepts in accessible terms without ever oversimplifying. Neil anticipated potential tax implications and family dynamics we hadn't even considered, crafting solutions that were both legally robust and pragmatically sound for our situation. The final plan he delivered provided immense peace of mind. His professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to achieving our family's objectives were evident at every turn. For anyone in the Chicago area needing sophisticated legal guidance that bridges personal estate matters with complex financial structures, I cannot recommend Neil Kawashima more highly.