Lane Powell’s Private Client Services Team and team members Jenifer Jewkes, Gary Kirk, Sarah MacLeod, Gail Mautner, Mary Lee Moseley, Heidi Orr, and Chuck Riley have again been ranked in the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the areas of Private Wealth Disputes and Private Wealth Law for Washington.
This team is highly respected for its expertise and work regarding contentious and non-contentious issues relating to private wealth. They advise high net worth families and individuals on trusts, estates, cross-border matters, and disputes.
Notably, Lane Powell is one of just two Band One teams in Washington, and is proud to have the largest roster of individually ranked attorneys in the state.
During the research process, Chambers & Partners received comments regarding the team, including the following:
- "They are like a one-stop shop for families with regard to all private wealth and dispute matters. They offer a very personable and sophisticated approach to each and every client."
- "I have found their whole team to be exceptional. They are fantastic in client relationships and they offer sound and comprehensive solutions."
Chambers & Partners’ sources also shared the following commentary regarding the ranked attorneys:
- When describing Jewkes, a source noted that “Jenifer Jewkes is highly responsive, very creative and very thorough.”
- MacLeod, who was among a select group to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide, was described as being "very good, one of the best estate attorneys around. She is very thorough, calm and a great person to deal with." Another commenter expressed: "Sarah is really terrific and clients speak very fondly of her. She is responsive, sophisticated in her planning and really instills confidence."
- Mautner, who received a Band One ranking in the area of Private Wealth Disputes, was praised for being "very responsive, thorough, very engaged in matters and is very knowledgeable."
- When describing Moseley, a commenter expressed: "She is very technically sound — she is great."
- Describing Orr, one commenter shared: "Heidi is my go-to person. She has immense experience of a lot of matters. She is personable, approachable and has a remarkable ability to address things on the spot." Another source added: "I would say Heidi Orr is dynamic, responsive and provides holistic advice."
- Riley was also among those to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide and was praised by a commenter as being "very compassionate and understanding while also being very technical and thorough." Another commenter expressed: "Charles Riley is awesome. I would refer any client to him if I'm conflicted."