Nelson & Nelson Ranked by Best Law Firms® 2026 as Tier 1 Firm in Miami for Trusts & Estates Law

MIAMI, FL — Nelson & Nelson, P.A., a Trusts and Estates law firm in North Miami Beach, Florida, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm is recognized as a Miami Metropolitan Tier 1 firm for its professional excellence in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates Law. It is also named a National Tier 3 firm in Tax Law.

According to Best Lawyers, earning a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms® signifies exceptional credibility in the legal industry. Their transparent, data-driven research process—based on peer and client reviews and proprietary technology—recognizes the top 4% of firms nationwide.

Three attorneys of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. are recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and contributed to the firm’s ranking in Best Law Firms®.

Barry A. Nelson, a founder and shareholder of Nelson & Nelson, P.A., and author of Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Florida: A Plan to Survive Unexpected Financial Threats received his 32nd consecutive recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Nelson is recognized for three decades of work in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts & Estates. 

Jennifer E. Okcular, a shareholder of Nelson & Nelson, P.A., received her 8th recognition for her work in the practice area of Tax Law and her 5th recognition for Trusts and Estates in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. 

Cassandra S. Nelson, a shareholder of Nelson & Nelson, P.A., has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for the first time in Tax Law and Trusts & Estates. She was also previously honored with five consecutive recognitions (2022–2025) in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for her work in Trusts & Estates.

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Nelson & Nelson, P.A. is ranked by Best Law Firms® as a Miami Metropolitan Tier 1 firm in Trusts and Estates Law and Tax Law and by Chambers High Net Worth Guide in Private Wealth 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.

Barry A. Nelson

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Barry A. Nelson is a Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney in the areas of Taxation and Wills, Trusts and Estates and shareholder of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. in North Miami Beach, Florida.

Barry is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rated Lawyer, and he is ranked in The Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers USA: High Net Worth Guide. Barry Nelson has authored numerous articles regarding estate planning and asset protection including Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Florida: A Plan to Survive Unexpected Financial Threats.

Jennifer E. Okcular

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Jennifer E. Okcular, a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates attorney and shareholder of Nelson & Nelson, P.A. in North Miami Beach, Florida, practices primarily in the areas of tax, estate planning, asset protection planning and probate administration. She is a Class II graduate of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Jennifer is ranked by The Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA: High Net Worth Guide and Florida Super Lawyers.

Cassandra S. Nelson

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Cassandra S. Nelson is a shareholder at the law firm Nelson & Nelson, P.A. in North Miami Beach, Florida. She practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, tax, special needs trusts, guardianships, and probate administration. Cassandra’s accomplishments in the legal field have been acknowledged by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, The Best Lawyers in America® and Chambers USA: High Net Worth Guide. She is also a Class IV graduate of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).