Casner & Edwards announces that Jordan P. Bowne has joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. Bowne’s practice encompasses all areas of trusts and estates law. He works directly with high net-worth clients to design, structure and implement estate planning and tax minimization strategies.
Bowne also advises institutional and individual fiduciaries throughout the trust and estate administration process and advocates on behalf of beneficiaries in resolving disputes with fiduciaries and other beneficiaries. In his practice, he assists clients in pre-marital planning and pre-nuptial agreements. Bowne’s experience as a law clerk for the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court has influenced his approach to client service. He counsels clients about the nuances of the law and court process, bridging the gap in the complexities of legal proceedings. Prior to joining Casner & Edwards, Bowne was an associate in the Private Client Group at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston.
Trusts & Estates Partner Katie Von Kohorn, said, “Jordan is an exceptional attorney and brings a wealth of expertise to our practice group. He has a passion for developing creative solutions to achieve clients’ goals and is a great addition to our team. We are excited to welcome him to our growing firm.”
Bowne regularly volunteers his time to legal and nonprofit organizations. He serves as co-chair on the Fiduciary Litigation Subcommittee in the Trust & Estates Committee of the Boston Bar Association (BBA). He also frequently volunteers his time with Discovering Justice, the BBA’s Law Day and with Massachusetts Youth Soccer. Bowne is an adjunct faculty member and speaker at his alma mater, Suffolk University Law School. Bowne has been recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star,” The Best Lawyers in America as “Ones to Watch,” and Boston Magazine as a “Top Lawyer.” He is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and U.S. Supreme Court.
This is the third associate that Casner has hired in the last two months.