Alison Warden Named American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Fellow

Related Practices: Estate Planning & Administration and Trust & Estate Litigation

Alison Warden, shareholder at Stokes Lawrence, P.S., has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). ACTEC is the preeminent organization for trust and estate lawyers and law professors in the United States and internationally. Fellows are elected based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill, and substantial contributions to the field, including lecturing, writing, teaching, and participation in bar leadership or legislative activities.

With a legal career spanning over two decades, Alison is a distinguished trust and estate attorney, focusing her practice on trust and estate litigation. Her background in tax law provides a unique perspective that allows her to navigate the intricate intersection of personal and financial issues in estate disputes. Alison has successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, financial exploitation cases, and disputes under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) and the Vulnerable Adult Protection Act.

Recognized for her strategic and compassionate advocacy, Alison is committed to protecting her clients’ interests both in and out of the courtroom. She is a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution and frequently advises clients on mediation and other strategies to avoid litigation where possible.

“Alison's election to ACTEC is a reflection of her expertise, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the field of trust and estate litigation," said Karolyn Hicks, trusts & estate litigation team leader and a Fellow of ACTEC. "Her depth of knowledge and strategic approach to complex disputes make her an invaluable advocate for her clients and a respected leader in our legal community. We are incredibly proud of her well-earned achievement."

Beyond her legal practice, Alison is deeply engaged in the Seattle legal community. She is a past president and former board member of QLaw, the LGBTQ+ Bar Association of Washington, and serves as a contributing editor to the Real Property Probate and Trust Newsletter published by the Washington State Bar Association. She frequently speaks at legal conferences and continuing legal education seminars on trust and estate topics.