Jonathan Gopman

Jonathan Gopman is a prominent attorney specializing in wealth management and private wealth services at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. He joined the firm in 2021 as a partner and co-chair of the Private Wealth Services group, based in Naples, Florida.1

Expertise and Focus

Gopman's practice focuses on sophisticated wealth accumulation and preservation planning strategies for entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals.1 2 His areas of expertise include:

International and domestic estate planning
Foreign trust structures
Business planning
General tax planning
Asset protection structures

Notable Achievements

Legal Innovation: Gopman is the originator of the statutory tenancy by the entireties trust (STET) concept, which is now part of Delaware law.1
International Influence: He played a significant role in revising Nevis' trust laws, rewriting a substantial portion of the Nevis International Exempt Trust Ordinance between 2011 and 2015.2
Advisory Role: In 2015, Gopman was appointed to the Nevis International Exempt Trust Ordinance Advisory Committee by the Minister of Finance of Nevis.2

Professional Recognition

Gopman is well-regarded in his field, known for:

Being a frequent speaker on wealth and tax planning topics globally
Authoring over 100 publications on related subjects1

Career History

Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Gopman worked at Akerman LLP, where he served as Chair of the Trusts & Estates Practice.3

Jonathan Gopman's extensive experience and expertise in wealth management and international tax planning make him a valuable asset to Nelson Mullins and their clients in the Naples office and beyond.