Hemenway & Barnes Recognized by Chambers 2026 as a Leading Firm for Private Wealth Law: Brad Bedingfield and Joseph Bierwirth Featured as Notable Practitioners

Hemenway & Barnes has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, as a leading law firm in Chamber’s 2026 High Net Worth (HNW) Guide. The guide provides in-depth editorial about the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families. This is the ninth year the firm has been included in the guide. Brad Bedingfield is ranked for Private Wealth and Joseph Bierwirth is ranked for Private Wealth Disputes.

Editorial from Chambers

Hemenway & Barnes is a well-established firm in the Boston market. The team is recognized for its contentious and non-contentious practice.
– Private Wealth Law – Massachusetts

• “Hemenway & Barnes is a wonderful firm which is great at what it does. Their practitioners are great.”

Notable Practitioners

• Brad Bedingfield has considerable experience in philanthropic planning for high net worth individuals. “Brad is very talented. He is excellent.”
  – Private Wealth Law – Massachusetts

• Joseph Bierwirth, chair of the firm's Litigation Group, is recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of private wealth disputes. He is particularly highlighted for his mediation practice. “Joseph is very experienced and always reaches a positive end.”
  – Private Wealth Disputes - Massachusetts

Read the full editorial in Chambers 2026 High Net Worth Guide.