Hemenway & Barnes, one of Boston’s leading legal and fiduciary firms, is pleased to announce that counsel Johanna W. Schneider has been elected to the partnership.

“Johanna is an exceptionally talented lawyer. Her collaborative approach and broad-based real estate background have contributed to the growth of the firm’s real estate practice,” said Nancy Gardiner, managing partner. “We look forward to her continued success as a partner.”

Johanna has more than 20 years of experience advising public and private clients on real estate development projects and real estate litigation. Working on complex real estate development projects, Johanna guides owners, developers and other entities through local, state and federal permitting processes. Johanna has also successfully represented clients in all stages of land use and zoning litigation, including mediations and appeals.

Based in Boston, Hemenway & Barnes LLP has served for 150 years as trusted counsel to the region’s high net worth families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm is uniquely designed as a home for legal and financial expertise, with a focus on providing each client with services that are specifically tailored and results-oriented. Areas of expertise include estate planning, litigation, corporate work, and real estate. Its affiliate, Hemenway Trust Company LLC, is a New Hampshire based, private trust company offering a full range of wealth advisory and management services.