Member Profile
Martin Hall
Partner | Hall & Diana
Office Location: United States
Jurisdiction
United States
Top Specialisms
Charitable Planning and Philanthropy
Estates: Planning
Fiduciary
Connect
Professional Biography
I established my own firm, HALL & DIANA LLC, in Boston in 2023. I practiced at Ropes & Gray LLP from 1985-2023 and chaired the firm's Private Client Group from 2006 until it was disbanded in 2023. I am a Fellow in ACTEC (past Chair of Charitable Planning Committee; former President of the ACTEC Foundation) and have been active in the Tax Section of the ABA (past Chair of the Estate and Gift Taxes Committee). I grew up in the UK. I hold law degrees from Trinity Hall, Cambridge University, and Boston University School of Law. I came to the United States in 1982 to take up a one-year position as a Teaching Fellow and Lecturer-in-Law at the University of Chicago Law School.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The fascinating client families that I met early in my professional career
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Listening to the client, explaining complex legal matters in understandable terms, being practical and not overly technical
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: I am excited to explore the expanding use (and acceptance) of non-profit structures to manage businesses
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Coffee at Blue Bottle near my office