Sterlington Bolsters Philadelphia Private Wealth Practice

Firm adds key talent to serve ultra-high-net-worth clients

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Sterlington, a full-service law firm, has strengthened its Private Wealth practice in Philadelphia with the addition of associate Roberta Bombaci and estate and fiduciary accountants Sheryl Roth and Robert M. Maxwell. The new hires enhance the firm's ability to advise ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, tax strategy, and estate administration.

Why it matters

The expansion of Sterlington's Private Wealth team in Philadelphia underscores the firm's commitment to building a market-leading private client practice. The multidisciplinary approach, combining legal and accounting expertise, allows Sterlington to deliver comprehensive solutions for its ultra-high-net-worth clientele.

The details

Roberta Bombaci, who joins from Troutman Pepper Locke, advises individuals and families on estate and gift tax planning, trusts and estates, and family business succession. Sheryl Roth and Robert M. Maxwell, who come from Morgan Lewis, add depth as estate and fiduciary accountants, with Roth bringing over four decades of experience and Maxwell having extensive expertise in estate settlement and fiduciary accountings.

  • Sterlington has strengthened its Private Wealth practice in Philadelphia with the new hires.

The players

Roberta Bombaci

An associate who joins Sterlington from Troutman Pepper Locke, advising individuals and families on estate and gift tax planning, trusts and estates, and family business succession.

Sheryl Roth

An estate and fiduciary accountant who joins Sterlington from Morgan Lewis, bringing over four decades of experience across fiduciary accounting, estate and trust taxation, and IRS representation.

Robert M. Maxwell

An estate and fiduciary accountant who joins Sterlington from Morgan Lewis, with extensive experience in estate settlement, post-mortem planning, and fiduciary accountings. He is also an adjunct professor at Villanova University School of Law and previously served as chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Probate and Trust Law Section.

Daniel Cooper

Partner and head of Sterlington's Private Wealth practice.

Christopher S. Harrison

Managing partner of Sterlington.

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What they’re saying

“These additions further enhance the depth and breadth of our Private Wealth team in Philadelphia. Having lawyers and fiduciary accountants working side by side allows us to deliver practical, coordinated solutions for our clients' most complex estate, tax, and succession planning needs.”

— Daniel Cooper, Partner and head of Sterlington's Private Wealth practice (businesswire.com)

“The growth of the Private Wealth team highlights Sterlington's success in building a market leading private client practice. This multidisciplinary approach strengthens our ability to serve ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses at the highest level.”

— Christopher S. Harrison, Managing partner of Sterlington (businesswire.com)

The takeaway

Sterlington's expansion of its Philadelphia-based Private Wealth practice, combining legal and accounting expertise, demonstrates the firm's commitment to serving the sophisticated estate planning, tax, and succession needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients.