An experienced litigator and negotiator, Karolyn Hicks’s practice focuses primarily on trust and estate disputes and mediation.
Clients come to Karolyn for her strong advocacy and insightful counsel. Highly regarded as a top trust and estate litigator in Washington, Karolyn leverages her long-standing relationships with other leading attorneys in her field to avoid litigation and resolve matters early whenever possible. When a case cannot be settled, she is a seasoned litigator—with a demonstrated track record—on behalf of her clients.
Since 2000, Karolyn has handled cases on behalf of fiduciaries, beneficiaries, charities, major corporations, closely held businesses, and individuals. Karolyn frequently represents individuals with ultra-high-net-worth (defined as net worth of US $30 million or more). Karolyn is ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide as a Band 1 practitioner for Private Wealth Disputes—Washington, and in 2020 and 2026, she was named Lawyer of the Year in Litigation – Trusts and Estates (Seattle, WA) by The Best Lawyers in America®.
Karolyn is quickly becoming a go‑to mediator in her field, helping attorneys reach settlements so their clients can avoid ongoing fees, emotional strain, and the risks of trial or appeal.
