Stokes Lawrence is pleased to announce that eight members of its premier Trust & Estate Litigation Group have been selected to contribute to the inaugural edition of Chambers and Partners’ Private Wealth Disputes 2026 Guide, USA—Washington section.
This prestigious new guide from Chambers and Partners provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in private wealth disputes, including state‑specific insights on law and practice, emerging trends, and key litigation issues shaping the field. Inclusion in the guide as contributing authors is a significant honor, recognizing practitioners with deep experience and influence within their jurisdiction.
“We are honored to be part of the first-ever edition of the Chambers USA Private Wealth Disputes guide,” said Alison Warden, cochair of the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation Group. “Chambers has long set the benchmark for legal excellence, and we are proud to help bring forward meaningful analysis and practical guidance for the private wealth community in Washington and beyond.”
The 2026 guide offers updated commentary and expert perspectives for advisers, litigators, fiduciaries, wealth managers, and other professionals engaged in trusts, estates, and family business matters. The Washington section, authored by eight Stokes Lawrence team members, addresses current litigation trends, evolving statutory considerations, and the strategic approaches shaping dispute resolution in the region.
The firm’s contributors are Kristen Fisher, Elizabeth Jennings, Adrienne McEntee, Alison Warden, Mark Bailey, Seth Dawson, Chandler Olson, and Duffy Romnor.
The full guide is available on the Chambers’ Practice Guides platform.
About the Trust & Estate Litigation Team
The Trust & Estate Litigation Group at Stokes Lawrence is distinguished by its success in resolving complex trust and estate disputes for high-net-worth individuals, including contested wills, breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims, and business succession matters. The team combines extensive experience in litigation, real estate, and estate law—a rare blend that delivers high-value service in a specialized field. It collaborates closely with the firm’s Estate Planning group, providing clients with comprehensive guidance and effective resolution strategies. Known for their client-first approach, the team focuses on preserving resources and minimizing conflict whenever possible.
About Stokes Lawrence
With offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, Stokes Lawrence represents businesses ranging from small, closely held entities to larger corporations, and the families and individuals who run them. With a team of experienced attorneys dedicated to client advocacy, Stokes Lawrence combines in-depth legal knowledge with a personalized approach, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met with professionalism and care. Stokes Lawrence is a majority women-owned firm and is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women Business Enterprise National Council. The firm is also a proud member of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) and the international network, Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW).
