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

Jeffrey A. Baskies, a Trusts & Estates partner with the Ruden McClosky law firm, has been named to Worth Magazine's 2nd annual list of the '100 Top Attorneys' serving private clients. The list recognizes the best attorneys in the fields of trusts and estates, philanthropy, elder care, matrimonial and other private practice areas. This year's list was compiled by the editors of Worth Magazine who 'searched for those [lawyers] who can think beyond the numbers and routine of daily work.' Mr. Baskies was also a member of Worth Magazine's inaugural 'Top 100 Attorneys' list in 2005.

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. Worth Features Editor Emily DeNitto explained, 'We wanted to know what types of recommendations our nominees have made we asked how they are responding to current trend and pivotal cases.'

Mr. Baskies is a graduate of Trinity College (with highest honors) of Hartford, Ct. 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.