Lane Powell’s Private Client Services Team and team members Gail Mautner, Chuck Riley, Gary Kirk, Heidi Orr, Jenifer Jewkes, Mary Lee Moseley, and Sarah MacLeod, who were ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2022 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.
During the research process, Chambers & Partners received comments regarding the team, including the following:
- "They are definitely our go-to in Washington."
- "They are incredibly impressive."
Chambers & Partners’ sources also shared the following commentary regarding the ranked attorneys:
- Mautner, who was among a select group to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth, “is a tremendous partner.” The commentator also stated, "She is responsive, collaborative and incredibly focused on detail. Mautner ensures all issues are thoroughly and properly addressed and is able to think outside the box to develop creative and innovative solutions." Another source added: “She is really at the top of her game."
- A market commentator noted that Riley, who was among a select group to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth, “is a trusted adviser to his clients. He uses his experience, ability to connect deeply with clients and broad knowledge base to provide tailored advice to meet each client's unique needs.” Additionally, "He is very client-centric and can collaborate on complex estate and fiduciary matters."
- Kirk "is a pleasure to work with. He is smart, responsive, practical and collaborative," said a commentator. Another said: "Kirk is brilliant and my favorite lawyer anywhere."
- A source commented about Orr, “ The level of care and attention that Heidi gives her clients is impressive. She is extremely effective in helping clients navigate through the complexity that often accompanies high levels of wealth. Orr's high level of sophistication and broad knowledge base comes from the tremendous amount of experience she has in servicing ultra-high net worth clients."
- Jewkes "is a great professional who can handle very sophisticated planning. She collaborates well with other professionals," noted a commentator. Another added: "She is very clear, precise, gives practical advice, and is extremely friendly and helpful. She is a pleasure to deal with and a real star."
- A source said Moseley "is excellent at seeing through complex issues to synthesise them into manageable segments to accomplish the goals." Another said: "Moseley is excellent in service and expertise."
- MacLeod, who was among a select group to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth, is regarded as a "great person to work with. She is collaborative, smart, compassionate," by a source. Another added: "MacLeod is excellent in service and expertise."