Sideman & Bancroft LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm and members of its Trusts & Estates practice have been recognized in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in Northern California.
The Firm received a Band 3 ranking for Private Wealth Law in Northern California, recognizing the strength of its sophisticated private wealth practice and its continued commitment to advising individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held businesses on complex estate planning, trust administration, and wealth preservation matters.
In addition to the Firm ranking, four attorneys received individual recognition, including continued recognition for established leaders in the practice and a new recognition for attorney Paige S. Voorhees, who was named a Potential attorney in Private Wealth Law.
Chambers High Net Worth Recognitions
Sideman & Bancroft – Band 3 Firm Ranking
Recognized by Chambers for 8 consecutive years
Private Wealth Law – Northern California
Ellen I. Kahn – Band 2
Recognized by Chambers for 8 consecutive years
Ellen Kahn continues to be recognized among the leading private wealth attorneys in Northern California. She advises high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, fiduciary matters, and complex wealth transfer strategies. Her experience navigating sensitive family circumstances and complex planning objectives has earned her longstanding recognition within the private wealth community.
Kirsten D. Wolff – Band 2
Recognized by Chambers for 3 consecutive years
Kirsten Wolff continues to receive Band 2 recognition for her work in private wealth law. She advises clients on advanced estate planning, trust modification, fiduciary matters, and multigenerational wealth planning strategies. Kirsten is recognized for helping clients navigate evolving legal landscapes while developing thoughtful solutions tailored to their long-term goals.
Hilary C. Pierce – Band 3
Recognized by Chambers for 8 consecutive years
Hilary Pierce is recognized for her experience advising individuals and families on estate planning, trust administration, and wealth preservation matters. She works closely with clients to create comprehensive strategies addressing both immediate planning needs and long-term family objectives.
Paige S. Voorhees – Potential
New Chambers Recognition
Paige Voorhees has received a new recognition from Chambers as a Potential attorney in Private Wealth Law. This designation recognizes attorneys who demonstrate strong potential for future ranking based on their experience, client work, and reputation within the market.
Paige focuses her practice on sophisticated estate planning and trust matters, assisting clients with strategies designed to preserve wealth, address complex family circumstances, and achieve their long-term objectives. This new recognition reflects her growing presence in the private wealth community and the continued development of her practice.
Chambers High Net Worth is a leading independent legal ranking guide that recognizes law firms and attorneys serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Rankings are based on extensive market research, including client feedback, peer evaluations, and assessments of professional experience and reputation.
We are honored to have our Private Wealth Law practice and attorneys recognized by Chambers, these recognitions reflect the depth of experience within our Trusts & Estates team and our continued commitment to providing trusted counsel to individuals and families with complex planning needs.
For more information about Sideman & Bancroft’s Trusts & Estates practice, visit https://www.sideman.com/practices/estate-planning/.
