RUDEN McCLOSKY TRUSTS & ESTATES LAWYER NAMED TO WORTH MAGAZINE'S '100 TOP ATTORNEYS'

Jeffrey A. Baskies, a Trusts & Estates lawyer with the Ruden McClosky law firm, has been named to Worth Magazine's debut list of the '100 Top Attorneys' serving affluent families. The list was compiled by the editors of Worth Magazine to offer assistance to affluent clients 'in their search for trustworthy professionals who provide exceptional legal services.'

Worth Magazine received nominations from readers, financial advisors, accountants, consultants, academics and others who work with or closely monitor attorneys. Editors focused on attorneys who combined exceptional legal expertise with outstanding interpersonal skills. Attorneys who made the list, 'understand the importance of being accessible to their clients and the delicacy of many of the issues they deal with,' explained Worth Features Editor Emily DeNitto.

'Worth Magazine is a well-respected magazine, and it is an honor to be included in their inaugural list of the top 100 attorneys,' Baskies said. 'This recognition is a testament to the quality of the Trusts and Estates practice at Ruden McClosky.'

Mr. Baskies is a graduate of Trinity College (with highest honors) and Harvard Law School (cum laude). He is AV(R) rated by Martindale Hubbell and is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates law. Mr. Baskies represents affluent clients in all facets of personal and estate planning, charitable planning, insurance planning and asset protection planning. He also represents clients in Florida probate, trust and guardianship administrations and litigations. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to these practice areas.