Wilmington, DE (July 23, 2026) – Chambers High Net Worth ranked McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC (MDSU) in the Band 2 category for Private Wealth Law and Private Wealth Law Disputes in Delaware. Named in the guide since 2022 for Private Wealth Law, this is the second year MDSU was ranked for Private Wealth Law Disputes. Described by Chambers, “McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler has a strong reputation for its private wealth practice in Delaware. It handles matters such as trust and estate planning and fiduciary litigation.” 

MDSU partners Matthew D’Emilio, Daniel Hayward, William Lunger, Kimberly Gill McKinnon, and Jennifer Smith were also recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 rankings for Private Wealth Law in Delaware. MDSU partner Thomas Uebler was recognized by the guide for Private Wealth Law Disputes in Delaware.  

D’Emilio, MDSU managing partner and eleventh-year Chambers honoree, was recognized in the Band 2 category. According to Chambers, “Matthew D’Emilio has deep experience handling wealth transfer and asset protection strategies for high net worth individuals. D’Emilio also handles significant trusts and estates litigation mandates.”

Hayward, recognized for the eleventh year by Chambers, was ranked in the Band 2 category. “Dan is a tremendous legal resource to support ultra high net worth clients withimplementing wealth planning solutions. He spends a considerable amount of time working with global families to support their US legal needs. He’s sophisticated, responsiveand great value for the services he provides.” a Chambers review source commented.  

Lunger, ranked for the tenth year by Chambers, was recognized in the Band 2 category. Stated in his Chambers review, “Will Lunger handles trust and estates administration, estate planning and family business planning matters.” 

McKinnon was ranked in the Band 2 category in her eleventh year as a Chambers honoree. “Kimberly Gill McKinnon primarily advises individuals on complex trust and tax matters. She also acts on behalf of companies, charities and family foundations.” described her Chambers review. 

Smith was recognized in the Band 2 category in her ninth year as a Chambers honoree. As noted by a source, “Jennifer has excellent attention to detail, is responsive and has technical expertise. She delivers excellent value in a very specialized practice area.” 

Uebler, ranked for the second year in the Band 2 category, was recognized by Chambers for his work in Private Wealth Law Disputes in Delaware. “Thomas Uebler is an experienced fiduciary litigator who often represents clients involved in trust disputes.” according to Chambers.  

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler is a Wilmington-based law firm specializing in trusts, estates, and tax; business transactions; and litigation. With a commitment to responsiveness, strategic thinking, and efficiency, the firm represents both corporate and individual clients in transactional and litigation matters.  

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