Stokes Lawrence Earns Team and Individual Top Rankings in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide

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

Stokes Lawrence is proud to announce that its Estate Planning and Trust & Estate Litigation teams have once again been recognized for excellence in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, which ranks the leading lawyers and law firms advising for private wealth.

The firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation team retained its prestigious Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Disputes, and the Estate Planning team advanced to a Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law, up from Band 2 in 2024.

Individual attorneys also earned recognition for their leadership in private wealth advising:

• Ann Wilson: Band 1, Private Wealth Disputes—Washington State
• Karolyn Hicks: Band 1, Private Wealth Disputes—Washington State
• Alison Warden: Band 2, Private Wealth Disputes—Washington State; Band 3, Private Wealth Law—Washington State
• Marcia Fujimoto: Band 2, Private Wealth Law—Washington State
• Jenna Ichikawa: Band 2, Private Wealth Law—Washington State

“We are honored to be recognized once again by Chambers for our work with high-net-worth individuals and families,” said Karolyn Hicks, chair of the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation practice. “This recognition reflects the strong advocacy we provide to our clients and the exceptional skill and care our attorneys bring to every matter.”

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is part of Chambers and Partners, the world’s leading legal rankings organization. Rankings are based on independent research, in-depth interviews with clients and peers, and a review of significant matters handled by each firm and practitioner.

“These rankings speak to the dedication and caliber of our entire team,” said Jenna Ichikawa, chair of the Estate Planning team. “We are grateful to our clients for placing their trust in us, and to Chambers for recognizing the strength of our practice.”

About the Estate Planning & Administration Team
The Stokes Lawrence Estate Planning & Administration team is recognized for its legal expertise and client-centered, educational approach. Known for simplifying complex planning concepts, the team provides clear, compassionate guidance throughout the estate planning and administration process. In response to growing demand, the group expanded in April 2025 with the addition of six new attorneys. The team assists clients with wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health directives, business succession planning, charitable giving, probate and trust administration, and more. The group also works closely with the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation team when disputes arise.

About the Trust & Estate Litigation Team
The Trust & Estate Litigation team at Stokes Lawrence is distinguished by its success in resolving complex trust and estate disputes, including contested wills, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and business succession issues. 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).