Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP has expanded its Private Clients practice with the addition of Ruth Mattson, who joins as a partner in the firm’s Boston office.
A member of the firm’s International Private Clients team, Ruth focuses their practice on international estate planning and multinational estate administration, assisting individuals, families, and closely held businesses with cross-border matters and complex tax compliance. Ruth helps clients administer multinational estates and plan for gifts across borders. They also help large family businesses plan for succession to future generations.
“Ruth has a strong track record of providing exceptional client service for individuals and families, particularly those with international assets and multinational family members,” said Nixon Peabody partner Evelyn Moreno, leader of the firm’s Private Clients practice. “Their experience will be invaluable, as we continue to see more international movement among clients and their families. We are thrilled to welcome Ruth to the firm.”
Ruth is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and an academician of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (TIAETL). They have served in leadership roles with the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners New England (STEP New England), and the Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC).
“Ruth brings a deep knowledge of international estate planning and a skillset that aligns well with our law practice,” said James Vallee, managing partner of Nixon Peabody’s Boston office. “On top of their legal acumen, Ruth will be a great addition to the strong culture we have built in Boston and across our firm.”
Ruth earned their LLM from Boston University School of Law, their JD from Temple University Beasley School of Law, and their BA from DePauw University. They have received the BEPC President’s Award and were recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for Trusts and Estates and Tax Law in Massachusetts.
