Private Wealth Disputes - Washington
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What the Team is Known For
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson represents clients in various matters including will disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims and disputes involving capacity issues.
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Private Wealth Disputes
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Estate Planning, Probate, and Private Wealth Services
This group is comprised of highly regarded attorneys—many with advanced tax degrees—who bring deep technical knowledge and insight to every engagement, including:
Estate & Tax Planning
We customize plans to help clients minimize federal and Washington State estate and gift taxes, while navigating Washington’s complex estate tax laws.
Business Succession Planning
We guide closely held and family-owned businesses through smooth ownership transitions, including entity formation, governance, tax planning, and wealth transfer strategies.
Probate, Trust Administration & Post-Mortem Tax Planning
We assist fiduciaries with compliance, dispute resolution, and asset transfers—often identifying additional tax-saving opportunities.
Private Wealth & Philanthropic Planning
We help high-net-worth clients preserve family harmony, support philanthropic goals, and plan for long-term legacies. We also advise on tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations and charitable trusts.
Planning for Commercial Real Estate Owners
We provide guidance on ownership structures, valuation, tax planning, and succession strategies to optimize outcomes and protect assets.
Trusts & Estates Litigation
We offer a full range of dispute resolution services, from informal negotiation and mediation to aggressive representation in court, using creative and effective strategies, including Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA).
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Strengths
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Lasher are very quick to understand issues and represent well in contested matters in court. The law firm gives sound advice and there is strong subject matter expertise across the firm.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthWhat distinguishes Lasher from other firms is their deep expertise in estate planning and the exceptional skill of the attorneys in handling complex trust, tax and transactional matters.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthThe Lasher attorneys are highly skilled and provide specialised service with great attention to detail, responsiveness and timeliness.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthLasher's attorneys are knowledgeable, relatable, and zealous advocates for their clients.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 George Holzapfel
George Holzapfel is well known for his expertise in business succession, trusts and estates.
George Holzapfel provides sophisticated and complex legal services with a high level of client service and support.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthGeorge is a very strong estate planning attorney.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthGeorge Holzapfel is an expert in all facets of estate planning and stays actively informed on legislative developments at both the state and federal levels.
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Band 2 Quentin Wildsmith
Quentin Wildsmith is an attorney at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson specialising in advising high net worth clients involved in trust and estate disputes.
Quentin is our top go-to attorney for complex matters with potential for high conflict, due to his calm and reasonable approach to managing issues.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthQuentin Wildsmith is a competent trust and estate litigator who is ethical and calm, reasonable and approachable, responsive and timely.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthQuentin really understands the issues at hand and is able to assemble the right team to serve the client best.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthQuentin is a skilled and effective attorney.
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Band 3 Andrew Goodrich
Andrew Goodrich is a principal at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson and a specialist in estate planning and administration matters. Goodrich regularly advises family offices and business owners on complex matters.
Andrew Goodrich is good in his field. He is responsive and communicative, and he is able to offer sophisticated service.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthAndrew is well versed in estate planning and related areas and demonstrates strong business acumen.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthAndrew understands and presents issues clearly, considers and offers alternatives, and is willing to consider other perspectives or approaches.
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Band 3 Darin Jensen
Darin Jensen advises high net worth clients on personal wealth and business succession planning.
Darin Jensen does a great job. He is very responsive, up to date and knowledgeable.
Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net WorthDarin is a brilliant estate planning lawyer. His clients are happy with him.
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Ranked Individuals at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC (4)
Washington
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Private Wealth Disputes
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Private Wealth Law
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George Holzapfel
Darin Jensen
Andrew Goodrich
Konrad Miernowski
Denver Gant
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George Holzapfel
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