Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 Awards Nelson & Nelson and Its Attorneys Top Honors for Private Wealth Law in Florida

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL – Nelson & Nelson, P.A., a trusts and estates law firm in North Miami Beach, Florida, is proud to announce its second recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 (10th Edition). In addition, three attorneys of the firm, Barry A. Nelson, Jennifer E. Okcular, and Cassandra S. Nelson, have been recognized.

Barry A. Nelson, a shareholder in Nelson & Nelson, P.A., has been recognized as one of the top 11 notable practitioners in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 (10th Edition) in Florida Private Wealth Law, maintaining his consecutive Band 1 ranking since the inaugural edition in 2016. As a Florida Bar Certified Attorney in Taxation and Wills, Trusts and Estates, and author of Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Florida: A Plan to Survive Unexpected Financial Threats, Mr. Nelson continues to demonstrate his knowledge and commitment to his clients. Interviewees noted, “Barry Nelson is a first class player for trust and estates tax planning. He is definitely very experienced.” and “Barry has very high levels of experience and expertise across the areas of their practice. He has developed an ability to assess situations and come up with solutions.”

Jennifer E. Okcular, a shareholder in Nelson & Nelson, P.A., has received her second Chambers recognition as an “Up and Coming” attorney in Florida Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights Jennifer’s unwavering dedication to providing outstanding client service and it underscores the high regard in which she is held by both clients and peers. One interviewee shared, “Jennifer Okcular is a smart lawyer.” Jennifer is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates. She practices primarily in the areas of tax, estate planning, asset protection planning and probate administration.

Cassandra S. Nelson, a shareholder in Nelson & Nelson, P.A., has received her second Chambers recognition as an “Associates to Watch” in Florida Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025. This accolade recognizes Cassandra as a rising practitioner in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, tax, special needs trusts, guardianships, and probate administration. Interviewees praised Cassandra’s attentiveness and foresight, commenting, “Cassandra is very personable; she pre-empts issues and gives you a heads-up. She is a comprehensive professional.” Other interviewees highlighted her technical acumen and leadership, noting,”Cassandra has a strong understanding of technical issues and an impressive ability to coordinate work to make sure it is moving forward promptly.”

The Law Offices of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. is one of 13 firms awarded in Florida Private Wealth Law. This recognition is based on the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide’s rigorous and independent research process, which includes interviews with clients and peers, assessing qualities such as technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, and commercial astuteness. Interviewees reported that, “They work great as a team, bringing different levels of detail and attention to the matter. They are extremely responsive and efficient.”

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Nelson & Nelson, P.A. is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” as a Miami Metropolitan Tier 1 firm in Trusts and Estates Law and Tax Law. The attorneys of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. provide business, asset protection, probate, tax and estate planning services to high net worth individuals, families and business owners as well as probate, trust and guardianship services from their office located in North Miami Beach, Florida.