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Professional Recognition

Michael R. Friedberg · Law Offices Michael R. Friedberg PLLC

2027Chambers USASpotlight Guide, Trusts & Estates, Chicago. Awarded a Chambers designation as a sole practitioner.
  1. 2027Chambers Spotlight IllinoisRecognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law. Spotlight Illinois recognizes 158 firms across 5 cities and 34 practice areas.
  2. since2013The Best Lawyers in AmericaListed in both Tax Law and Trusts & Estates for more than a decade.
  3. 2026Best Law FirmsRanked by Best Lawyers: Chicago, Trusts and Estates, Tier 1.
  4. since2011Leading LawyersPeer selected since 2011.

In their words

What others have said

Crain’s Chicago Business

“Well-known and highly regarded practitioner in trusts, estates and related business matters.”

Describing Michael R. Friedberg

The Chicago Community Trust

“Passionate problem solver”

From its profile of Michael R. Friedberg

Across the years

The years of recognition

Each line runs from the year the honor began to 2027, on one scale.

  1. 2011Leading LawyersPeer selected since 2011
  2. 2013The Best Lawyers in AmericaTax Law and Trusts & Estates, since 2013
  3. 2026Best Law FirmsTrusts and Estates, Chicago, Tier 1
  4. 2027Chambers USASpotlight Guide 2027, Trusts & Estates, Chicago

Press release16 October 2026

Recognized in the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide 2027 for Trusts & Estates

The firm has been ranked in the 2027 guide and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law, for its work in private wealth planning, with a particular emphasis on complex estate planning, trust administration and multigenerational tax strategies.

“For over 50 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families navigate complex estate and wealth planning matters.”

Michael R. Friedberg, on the Chambers ranking
Guide
Chambers USA Spotlight Guide 2027
Ranked
Trusts & Estates, Chicago
Published
16 October 2026

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