Blank Rome Hires John Kiely as Trusts and Estates Of Counsel

Kiely joins the firm's tax, benefits, and private client practice group in New York

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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John Kiely has joined Blank Rome as of counsel in the tax, benefits, and private client practice group in New York, the firm announced on Tuesday. Kiely focuses his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation, advising clients on estate-planning documents and complex tax planning strategies.

Why it matters

Blank Rome's hire of Kiely as of counsel in the trusts and estates practice group signals the firm's commitment to expanding its capabilities in this area, which is crucial for high-net-worth individuals and families seeking sophisticated estate planning and administration services.

The details

Kiely joins Blank Rome from McDermott, Will & Schulte, where he previously practiced. At Blank Rome, he will regularly counsel fiduciaries and beneficiaries on their rights and obligations with respect to estates and various types of trusts.

  • Kiely joined Blank Rome as of counsel on February 11, 2026.

The players

John Kiely

An of counsel attorney who focuses his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation.

Blank Rome

A law firm that has hired Kiely to join its tax, benefits, and private client practice group in New York.

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The takeaway

Blank Rome's addition of Kiely as of counsel in its trusts and estates practice underscores the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive legal services to high-net-worth clients in the areas of estate planning, administration, and litigation.