UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is pleased to announce that its Trusts & Estates Practice has been recognized in Missouri and Ohio in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide. In addition, Jennifer A. Davis, Partner and Group Leader, along with partners Abbie R. Pappas, Kimberly E. Stein, and Stuart R. Susskind, earned individual rankings for their work in private wealth law.

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is one of the leading resources for family offices, high-net-worth individuals and professional advisers seeking top-tier legal expertise in private wealth matters. Renowned for its objectivity and thorough evaluations, it identifies leading lawyers and law firms serving the private wealth market.

“The continued recognition of our Trusts & Estates Practice by Chambers is a testament to the exceptional counsel our team provides to clients and their families,” Davis said. “I am particularly proud that Abbie and Kim have been recognized for the first time this year, further demonstrating the depth of talent and experience within our practice.”

Davis helps individuals and families with estate planning, family business entities, business succession planning, charitable planning, probate and trust administration, privacy and asset protection planning, and wealth preservation strategies. She frequently assists clients with trust, estate, and tax controversies, tax return preparation, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Davis has also been recognized extensively by The Best Lawyers in America^® and St. Louis Small Business Monthly.

Pappas advises clients on domestic and international tax and estate planning and provides counsel on the use of wills and trusts, gift planning, lifetime and post-mortem tax planning, living wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration. She is also experienced with Halachic estate planning and works with clients to develop comprehensive estate plans that conform to Jewish religious laws. Pappas has been consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America^®  and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America.

Stein advises individuals, fiduciaries, family groups, and business and charitable organizations on matters relating to estate and retirement planning; individual, fiduciary, and corporate income and transfer tax matters and controversies; trust and estate administration; and formation, qualification, and ongoing compliance of charitable organizations. She also develops tax planning strategies for clients to reduce, defer, or eliminate the imposition of transfer taxes in connection with estate planning goals. Stein has been named to The Best Lawyers in America^®  and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America.

Susskind has more than 30 years of experience advising clients on estate planning and administration, with extensive knowledge of income tax planning and compliance. He concentrates on closely held business entities, including their creation, operations, acquisition, and sale of their assets and stock. Susskind has been consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America^®.

Chambers rankings are based on extensive independent research and interviews with clients and peers. Attorneys are evaluated on legal knowledge, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, professionalism, and other qualities valued by clients. As a result of its rigorous methodology, Chambers rankings are widely regarded as among the most respected in the legal industry.

In addition to the firm’s rankings in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, UBG attorneys and practices have also been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA and the 2026 Chambers Global guides.

About UB Greensfelder
UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm’s attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You^®.