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Seramount has once again recognized Stokes Lawrence as a top law firm for developing, retaining, and promoting women and diverse attorneys. The Best Law Firms for Talent list, in various forms, has existed for 18 years and is regarded as a key measure of workplace climates and best practices that benefit lawyers.

Stokes Lawrence, a leading law firm in the Pacific Northwest, is pleased to announce that nine attorneys are joining the firm in its Seattle office, effective today. Six of the nine will join the firm's Estate Planning & Administration team, creating one of Washington State's deepest estate planning practices and reinforcing the firm's commitment to providing top-tier estate planning services to individuals and families across the Pacific Northwest.

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.

Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore is pleased to welcome Corey Krzan Matta as the newest member of our litigation team. Corey brings a wealth of experience in military law, government service, and nonprofit leadership, offering clients a unique perspective on complex legal matters.

Stokes Lawrence is pleased to announce that Benjamin Spruch has joined the firm's widely recognized estate planning team in our Seattle office. With a robust background in estate planning, trust and estate administration, complex tax planning, and business succession strategies, Ben brings a wealth of experience to our team.

Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore is pleased to announce that Charissa Johnston, a shareholder in the firm's Yakima office, has been elected to the Yakima Valley Tourism Board of Directors.