HONOLULU (August 10, 2026) – Cades Schutte was recognized by theChambers and Partners 2026 High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in Hawai‘i, maintaining its Band 1 ranking for the tenth consecutive year–every year since the category was introduced.
In the individual rankings, Trusts and Estates Department Chair Summer G. Shelverton earned Band 1 recognition for Private Wealth Law in Hawaiʻi, Partner Daniel C. Vermillion earned Band 2 recognition, and Senior Counsel Rhonda L. Griswold was recognized as a Senior Statesperson, a distinction reserved for exceptionally respected senior practitioners who have made a lasting impact on the profession.
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide identifies the world’s leading lawyers and law firms serving high net worth individuals and families based on extensive independent research and interviews with clients and professional peers.
The rankings were supported by strong client and peer feedback, including:
“Cades Schutte’s strengths are its personalised service and willingness to take the time and tailor its services to our family’s needs.”
“They are excellent in navigating complex matters, both in litigation situations and in creatively creating trust planning documents.”
“The Cades Schutte team is proficient, effective in communication and efficient.”
“I love working with Summer; she is excellent. She has a very technical background in estate and trust matters. She is very knowledgeable and works well with high net worth families.”
“I was very impressed with the speed at which Dan understood the complexity of my personal financial situation and goals for my trust. It did not require endless conversations to get to the point.”
“Rhonda is a fantastic attorney. She is very well versed in all aspects of Hawaii trust law. She is a very well-known and respected attorney in this field.”
The complete 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide rankings for Private Wealth Law in Hawaiʻi are available on the Chambers and Partners website.
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About Cades Schutte LLP
Cades Schutte is a full-service law firm based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i with approximately 80 attorneys who provide legal services in more than 40 practice and industry areas for local, national, and international clients. The firm regularly handles estate planning, tax, real estate, finance, and civil litigation matters from its main office in Honolulu, and offices in Kahului, Kona, Līhuʻe, and Waimea. Founded in 1922, Cades Schutte attorneys have served as counsel in some of the most notable cases and transactions in Hawaiʻi for more than a century. For more information, visit cades.com.
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