Department profile
Ballard Spahr LLP

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Washington


Ballard Spahr LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Disputes - Washington

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
The private client services team at Lane Powell is highly respected for its expertise and work regarding contentious and non-contentious issues relating to private wealth. It advises high net worth families and individuals on trusts, estates, cross-border matters and disputes.

Strengths

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  • Lane Powell's attorneys approach things holistically. They are very thoughtful.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • It has been an extraordinary service. The team is responsive and collaborative. Their depth of knowledge is exceptional.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Lane Powell's exceptional service, responsiveness and holistic planning approach sets them apart.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Lane Powell is very commercial, extremely client-focused and takes a team-based approach.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • What stands out is that Lane Powell engages in very complex issues and couches them in a way that is easily digestible, which puts clients at ease.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Charles W Riley Jr
    Band 1Charles W Riley Jr

    Charles W Riley Jr

    Charles Riley advises his high net worth clients on tax, philanthropic and estate planning, business succession and trust administration.
    • Charles Riley has an excellent mind. He is pretty brilliant when it comes to being thoughtful about what is happening now, as well as the future.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Charles is a great lawyer: he works well with clients, and he's a good teacher and mentor.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Charles is one of the best attorneys I have worked with. His desire to deliver the very best for his client is clear in every aspect of his work.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Gail Mautner
    Band 1Gail Mautner

    Gail Mautner

    Gail Mautner leads the fiduciary litigation team at the firm and is highly regarded for her expertise in trusts and estates.
    • Gail Mautner is dedicated, creative and very resolutions-oriented.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Gail is a very effective communicator. She is relentless in getting issues resolved in a good way.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Gail is very quick to get to the point of matters and provide sound advice on approaches.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Gail Mautner is very impressive. She is very sharp, articulate and she understands the issues.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Gail Mautner comes up with creative solutions and she is timely with her work.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Heidi Orr
    Band 2Heidi Orr

    Heidi Orr

    Heidi Orr advises high net worth clients on a range of matters relating to estates, trusts and taxation.
    • Heidi Orr is able to have the hard discussions if needed. She is very thoughtful in how she approaches the client. I thoroughly enjoy working with her.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Heidi Orr is very organised and works very well with clients.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Heidi always has an ear for caution and is always able to think outside the box.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Mary Lee Moseley
    Band 2Mary Lee Moseley

    Mary Lee Moseley

    Mary Lee Moseley is a well-regarded practitioner who advises her clients on estate planning and trust and estate administration.
  • Band 3Gary Kirk
    Band 3Gary Kirk

    Gary Kirk

    Gary Kirk advises high net worth clients on estate, tax and business succession planning.
  • Band 3Jamie Lanier
    Band 3Jamie Lanier

    Jamie Lanier

    Jamie Lanier is a partner at Lane Powell advising clients on high net worth estate planning and adminsitration.

    • Jamie Lanier has the greatest bedside manner: she makes clients feel at ease and builds trust quickly. She is good at taking highly complex topics and helping explain them in a digestible manner.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jamie Lanier has a really warm, engaging and understanding demeanour. She is exceptionally helpful.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Jenifer Jewkes
    Band 3Jenifer Jewkes

    Jenifer Jewkes

    Jenifer Jewkes advises her clients on estates, trusts and cross-border tax issues.
    • Jenifer is an industry expert. She is constantly working toward the best result for her client.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchAleksander Schilbach
    Associates to watchAleksander Schilbach

    Aleksander Schilbach

    Aleksander Schilbach is an associate in the Lane Powell private client team. He advises on trust and estate disputes.

    • Aleksander is very knowledgeable, articulate and responds to questions in a timely manner.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Aleksander is very collegial, communicative and very clear on where things are.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

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