Bryce Helfer Joins Hemenway & Barnes as Counsel in the Private Client Group

December 04, 2024

Hemenway & Barnes LLP, one of Boston’s preeminent legal and fiduciary firms, is pleased to announce that Bryce J. Helfer has joined the firm as counsel in the Private Client Group.

Bryce has over a decade of experience working with individuals and families to develop and implement estate plans that are tailored to each client’s unique personal and financial goals. With a background in tax planning, Bryce advises clients on asset protection, multigenerational transfers, and charitable giving.

“Bryce is a highly skilled and experienced trust and estate attorney and a trusted advisor who specializes in navigating the complexities of tax-efficient estate planning,” said Charles Platt, Partner and Chair of the Private Client Group. “He is a significant addition to our private client practice and to clients seeking trust, estate and tax planning expertise.”

Prior to joining Hemenway & Barnes, Bryce worked for a large, global law firm where his practice focused on tax-efficient estate planning for high net-worth clients. He has been named to Boston Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” list, Best Lawyers’ “One’s to Watch” list, and Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” list.

Bryce received his LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, his JD from University of Maryland School of Law, and his BA from College of Charleston. He can be reached at 617-557-9710 or bhelfer@hembar.com.

About Hemenway & Barnes

Based in Boston, Hemenway & Barnes LLP has served as trusted counsel to the region’s high net worth families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for more than 160 years. The firm provides clients with a unique combination of legal and financial expertise, with a focus on providing each client with services that are specifically tailored and results-oriented. The firm’s areas of expertise include estate planning, family office services, corporate and real estate work, litigation, and representation of nonprofits. For more information, visit www.hembar.com.

Bryce J. Helfer

Bryce works with individuals and families to create practical and effective estate plans. He has over a decade of experience helping clients navigate the legal and emotional issues during the estate planning process, including asset protection, multigenerational transfers, and blended family situations.

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