Katten Welcomes John Collins III to Enhance Private Wealth Practice in Dallas

Katten, the renowned full-service law firm, has significantly bolstered its Private Wealth practice with the recent addition of John Collins III as a partner in their Dallas office. This strategic move aims to strengthen an already distinguished practice that has garnered numerous accolades, including being named "Law Firm of the Year."

Joshua Rubenstein, the national chair of Katten's Private Wealth department, expressed his enthusiasm about Collins joining the team stating, "A world-class private wealth practice requires an unerring combination of discretion, depth of knowledge, and extensive experience. John checks those boxes and then some, making him a great fit for our team."

Collins comes with an impressive background, boasting over 20 years of experience in estate tax planning. His expertise spans designing and implementing sophisticated strategies that honor traditional approaches to estate and wealth transfer, while also creating intricate generation-skipping and family dynasty trusts. His methods ensure not only the preservation but also the efficient transfer of wealth across generations.

A key area where Collins excels is in crafting plans aimed at optimizing taxes while fulfilling various non-tax objectives. He has provided guidance to prominent families through comprehensive estate planning processes, implementing advanced trust and gift strategies that navigate the complexities of tax implications, wealth transfer, and business planning.

As a seasoned public speaker and an accomplished adjunct professor, Collins has a wealth of knowledge particularly in individual, estate, and gift taxation. His former role included leading a tax consulting and compliance team in one of the largest accounting firms globally. His past experiences also encompass providing similar services at a leading professional service network, followed by a position as a tax counsel in a Denver law firm specializing in corporate and estate planning.

Mark Solomon, managing partner of Katten’s Dallas office, remarked on Collins’s diverse skill set, saying, "John's demonstrated ability to deftly handle the wide range of laws, regulations, and competing considerations often involved in wealth management, combined with his impressive network of social and professional contacts across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond, ensures that he will hit the ground running here. It is with great pleasure that we welcome him to our ever-growing roster of top-notch attorneys."

Katten operates as a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys spread across the United States, as well as in international locations like London and Shanghai. The firm's clientele includes entities seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services, whether locally, nationally, or internationally.

In addition to the Private Wealth practice, Katten also excels in several core practice areas such as corporate law, financial markets, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance, and transactional tax planning among others. The firm represents a diverse range of clients from both public and private sectors, including several government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

For anyone interested in learning more about Katten and its wide array of services, detailed information can be found by visiting katten.com.