Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 Awards Nelson & Nelson and Its Attorneys Top Honors for Private Wealth Law in Florida

Nelson & Nelson, P.A., a trusts and estates law firm in North Miami Beach, Florida, is proud to announce its third recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 (11th Edition). In addition, three shareholders of the firm, Barry A. Nelson, Jennifer E. Okcular, and Cassandra S. Nelson, have been recognized as leading attorneys in Private Wealth Law in Florida.

Barry A. Nelson, a shareholder in Nelson & Nelson, P.A., has been recognized as one of the top notable practitioners in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 (11th 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 both 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. Mr. Nelson has over 44 years of experience working with multiple generations of high-net-worth 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 third consecutive Chambers recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026. Advancing from her previous “Up and Coming” status, Jennifer has earned a Band 3 ranking in Florida Private Wealth Law. This prestigious honor highlights her unwavering dedication to providing outstanding client service and underscores the high regard in which she is held by both clients and peers.

Jennifer leads the firm’s Estate Administration department and works collaboratively with fiduciary professionals and families to ensure a seamless administration. Jennifer is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates and currently serves as a member of the Board Certification Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and as an Associate Trusts and Estates Article Editor of the ABA Probate and Property Magazine.

One interviewee shared, “Jennifer provides excellent legal services. She responds quickly and has a great attitude.”

Cassandra S. Nelson, a shareholder at Nelson & Nelson, P.A., has received her third consecutive Chambers recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026. Advancing from her previous “Ones to Watch” status, Cassandra has been named an “Up and Coming” attorney in Florida Private Wealth Law. This accolade recognizes Cassandra as a practitioner in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, tax, special needs trusts and guardianships. Her recent and upcoming presentations include Anatomy of Asset Protection Engagement to the Johns Hopkins Children’s Foundation and Asset Protection Trusts to the American Bar Association. Interviewees praised Cassandra’s attentiveness and foresight, commenting, “Cassandra is very thorough and asks a lot of questions. She is incredibly smart and a pleasure to work with.”

Nelson & Nelson, PA is one of twelve law firms ranked by Chambers in the area of Private Wealth Law, High Net Worth, in Florida. While Nelson & Nelson, P.A. offers a boutique firm feel with only three practicing shareholders, its ranking among the top law firms in the area of Private Wealth Law in Florida exemplifies how each member of the firm is dedicated to providing personalized attention to the firm’s clients. Nelson & Nelson, PA uses a team approach to serving its clients most effectively and efficiently. 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, “At Nelson & Nelson, they have an extreme depth of knowledge off the top of their heads. I never feel like they are looking at any issue for the first time; I always feel like they have a thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and have applied them many, many times.”