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Gail

Gail E. Mautner
ShareholderFiduciary Litigation Team Chair
Seattle
D 206.223.7099
mautnerg@lanepowell.com

Known for her extensive litigation background, Gail Mautner leads the firm’s Fiduciary Litigation Team, representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and family members in disputed trust, probate, and guardianship matters.  

Gail’s work has earned her several distinguished accolades — she is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and lauded in Chambers High Net Worth Band One for her private wealth dispute practice. A sources notes that she "is one of the go-to people in Seattle for fiduciary litigation." Another Chambers source states, "She has won some of the biggest estate cases and is really excellent. Her words carry the weight of her expertise and wisdom.” She “is a tremendous partner,” added another commentator; “she is responsive, collaborative and incredibly focused on detail. Gail ensures all issues are thoroughly and properly addressed and is able to think outside the box to develop creative and innovative solutions." A fellow Washington state attorney praises her as "one of the toughest trust and estate litigators in Seattle," calling her a "formidable lawyer." Another peer reports, “Often litigators are tough in court and she does that side of things well, but she is also collaborative and you can brainstorm with her."

Gail is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and a frequent speaker on topics arising under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act. Gail has been named as a “Top 50 Women Washington Super Lawyer” (2007, 2011-2017, 2019-2022), "Top 100 Washington Super Lawyer" (2020-2022), and a “Washington Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers® magazine and as a "Top 250 Women in Litigation" and a “Local Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation. 

Gail also maintains an active practice advising clients on best practices for managing human resources and compliance with federal, state and local employment law. Gail's hallmark is being "just a phone call away" for real time practical advice on challenging personnel issues. She also represents clients before federal, state and local employment agencies, such as the EEOC and the Washington Human Rights Commission. In addition, working closely with the firm’s business transactions group, Gail negotiates, drafts and litigates executive, noncompetition and other employment-related agreements.

Professional Experience

Cohen & Kaplan P.S. (1984-1988)

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Law Clerk (1982-1984)
 

Community Involvement

Endowment for Equal Justice

  • Justice Society Committee, Co-chair
  • Board Member

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

  • Fiduciary Litigation Committee
  • Fellow

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust (RPPT) Section; and Labor & Employment Section, Member

  • RPPT Subcommittee on Trust and Estate Litigation, Member 
  • TEDRA Subcommittee of the Editorial Board of the RPPT Section Newsletter, Member

Estate Planning Council of Seattle, Member

Washington Women Lawyers, Member

King County Bar Association, RPPT Section and Labor & Employment Section, Member

Jewish Family Service of Seattle, Past President

Seattle Association for Jews With Disabilities Supporting Foundation, Member, Board of Trustees

Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Past President

Youth Eastside Services, Pro Bono Counsel

Rebuilding Together South Sound

Pro Bono Amicus Curiae on behalf of Washington State Bar Association, In re Estate of Jones, 152 Wash.2d 1, 93 P.3d 147 (2004) (urging position unanimously adopted by Washington Supreme Court regarding fiduciary duties of personal representatives during probate)

 

Thought Leadership

  • August 18, 2022News

    The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys

    Awards & Honors
  • July 23, 2022Event / CLE
    Disinheritance Planning: Strategies to Assist Clients Who Want to Disinherit Their Children
    American College of Trust and Estate Counsel | Girdwood, Alaska
  • July 14, 2022News

    Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022

    Awards & Honors
  • July 14, 2022News

    Lane Powell Again Receives Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2022

    Awards & Honors
  • June 5, 2022Event / CLE
    Drafting and Litigating Prenuptial and Property Status Agreements
    Washington State Bar Association | Stevenson, Washington
  • June 5, 2022Event / CLE
    Negotiating and Litigating Prenups and Postnups
    Washington State Bar Association | Stevenson, Washington
  • April 22, 2022Event / CLE
    The Ties that Bind: Virtual Representation and Binding Nonparties
    Washington State Bar Association | Virtual
  • March 24, 2022Event / CLE
    Recent Changes in Estate Planning
    Washington State Bar Association | Virtual
  • December 2, 2021Event / CLE
    Probate and Trust Seminar
    Washington State Bar Association | Virtual
  • October 8, 2021Event / CLE
    Settlement Agreements: Getting Across the Goal Line
    American College of Trust and Estate Counsel | Virtual
  • August 19, 2021News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 22, 2021News
    Lane Powell Again Receives Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • July 15, 2021News
    Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • May 19, 2021Event / CLE
    The Rathbone Decision and the New Amendments to Chapters 11.68 and 11.96A RCW
    Estate Planning Council of Seattle | Virtual
  • May 3, 2021Event / CLE
    Gender Issues in Trust and Estate Planning and Litigation
    American College of Trust and Estate Counsel | Virtual
  • April 30, 2021Event / CLE
    Nonintervention Powers, the Rathbone Decision and Judicial Jurisdiction Under Chapters 11.68 and 11.96A RCW
    Washington State Bar Association | Virtual
  • April 20, 2021Event / CLE
    Mama Wanted Me to Have the Teacups
    Estate Planning Council of Southwest Washington | Virtual
  • March 26, 2021Event / CLE
    Recent Changes in Estate Planning
    Washington State Bar Association | Virtual
  • March 18, 2021Event / CLE
    Current Issues in Elder Abuse
    Snohomish County Estate Planning Council | Virtual
  • December 11, 2020News
    Six Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as 2020 ‘Client Service All-Stars’ by BTI Consulting
    Awards & Honors
  • November 3, 2020Event / CLE
    Planning for the Washington State Estate Tax – What Could Go Wrong?
    65th Annual Estate Planning Seminar | Virtual
  • October 28, 2020News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • August 27, 2020Event / CLE
    Recent Changes in Estate Planning
    Washington State Bar Association Law and Practice Refresher | Webinar
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 20, 2020Publication
    2020 Gifting Considerations
    Private Client Services Legal Update
  • July 16, 2020News
    Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • July 9, 2020News
    Lane Powell Again Receives Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • June 17, 2020Publication
    Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration in Washington
    Washington State Bar Association Deskbook
  • March 6, 2020 Event / CLE
    A Baker's Dozen of Tips for Successful Mediation
    American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Annual Meeting | Boca Raton, Florida
  • January 15, 2020Event / CLE
    Who Decides? Surrogate Decision-Making in Assisted Living Communities
    Washington Health Care Association Winter Conference | Olympia, Washington
  • November 19, 2019Event / CLE
    Look Both Ways Before Crossing: Warning Signs for Cross-Border Estates
    64th Annual Estate Planning Seminar | Seattle
  • October 3, 2019Event / CLE
    On Beyond Zebra! — Working With Modern High Net Worth Clients
    Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2019News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ for 2019 by Benchmark Litigation 
    Awards & Honors
  • July 12, 2019News
    Fiduciary Litigation and Trusts & Estates Teams Receive Top Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2019
    Awards & Honors
  • June 29, 2019Event / CLE
    Critical Cross-Border Considerations for Clients Who Travel and Live Internationally
    ACTEC Summer Meeting | Vancouver, British Columbia
  • June 10, 2019News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 9, 2019Event / CLE
    Charitable Gifts Gone Awry: Equitable Deviation and Cy Pres
    Washington State Bar Association RPPT Mid-Year Meeting | Spokane, Washington
  • June 4, 2019News
    Lane Powell Announces New Leaders, Reinforcing Focus on Innovation & Talent
    Firm Announcement
  • March 8, 2019Event / CLE
    Recent Changes in Estate Planning
    Washington State Bar Association Law and Practice Refresher Seminar | Seattle
  • March 6, 2019 Event / CLE
    Refresher Course 
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • February 14-15, 2019Event / CLE
    Practical & Inspired Planned Giving Seminar
    Lane Powell and del Prado Philanthropy | Seattle
  • January 31, 2019Event / CLE
    Mama Wanted Me to Have the Teacups
    East King County Estate Planning Council Meeting | Bellevue, Washington
  • January 15, 2019Event / CLE
    Capacity and Undue Influence Issues Encountered by Professional Advisors
    Walla Walla Valley Estate Planning Council Meeting | Walla Walla, Washington
  • October 18, 2018News
    Fiduciary Litigation and Trusts & Estates Teams Receive High Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • October 12, 2018News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2019
    Awards & Honors
  • September 25, 2018Event / CLE
    From Taxes to Taxidermy: A Taxonomy of Topics for High Net Worth Clients
    Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
  • August 15, 2018News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 1, 2018News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ and on ‘40 & Under Hot List’ for 2018 by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • June 18, 2018News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 19, 2018Publication
    The Protection of Vulnerable Adults and Undue Influence
    Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Newsletter
  • April 20, 2018Event / CLE
    Identification, Proof and Consequences of Financial Exploitation and Undue Influence
    Washington State Bar Association Seattle
  • February 8-9 2018Event / CLE
    Practical & Inspired Planned Giving Seminar
    Lane Powell and del Prado Philanthropy | Seattle
  • December 8, 2017Event / CLE
    Anatomy of Trust and Estate Litigation – Disputes, Nuts and Bolts of TEDRA and ADR Plus Case Law and Statutory Updates
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • October 26, 2017News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • September 28, 2017Event / CLE
    You Decant Take It With You… But We Have a Few Ideas to Share
    Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • August 1, 2017News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ and on ‘Under 40 Hot List’ for 2017 by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • June 9, 2017News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 30, 2017News
    Trusts & Estates Team Receives High Rankings in Chambers® High Net Worth 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • March 17, 2017Event / CLE
    Recent Changes in Estate Planning
    Seminar | Seattle
  • December 1, 2016Publication
    New Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Effective January 1 (Bankers’ Edition)
    Financial Institutions Legal Update
  • October 20, 2016News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • October 5, 2016Publication
    New Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Effective January 1
    Senior Living and Long Term Care Legal Update
  • August 17, 2016News
    Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • June 21, 2016News
    Duffy, Mautner and Payton Named 2016 ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ by Benchmark Litigation
    Awards & Honors
  • April 26, 2016Event / CLE
    Everything You Never Wanted the Public to Know About Your Estate Planning Clients
    East King County Estate Planning Council | Bellevue, Washington
  • April 21, 2016News
    Lane Powell Recognized as One of the ‘100 Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys’
    Awards & Honors
  • March 4, 2016Event / CLE
    Working Effectively With Long Term Care and Senior Housing Communities
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • October 27, 2015News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in 2016 Benchmark Litigation
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • June 19, 2015News
    Duffy, Mautner and Payton Named as 2015 ‘Top 250 Women in Litigation’ by Benchmark Litigation
  • June 13, 2015Event / CLE
    Everything You Never Wanted the Public to Know About Your Estate Planning Clients: Privacy Issues in Probate and Trust Proceedings
    Washington State Bar Association | Spokane, Washington
  • June 12, 2015News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 21, 2015News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • February 11, 2015News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • November 25, 2014Publication
    Trustee Selection: Choose Wisely if Your Family-owned Business Will Be Held in a Trust
    Seattle Business
  • October 20, 2014News
    Eleven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as “Litigation Stars;” Two Named as “Future Stars” in 2015 Benchmark Litigation Legal Guide
  • August 18, 2014News
    Fifty-One Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • June 13, 2014News
    Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 3, 2014News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2014
    Awards & Honors
  • May 7, 2014Event / CLE
    Trusts and Estates: Annual Case Law and Legislative Update
    Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
  • January 29, 2014News
    Twenty-two Lane Powell Attorneys and 12 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2014
    Awards & Honors
  • June 14, 2013News
    Thirty-Six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Sixteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 13, 2012News
    28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ 12 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • November 16, 2011Event / CLE
    New Washington Trust Act Amendments
    Eastside King County Estate Planning Council
  • October 31, 2011Event / CLE
    Conflicts of Interest, Loyalty, and Privilege From the Perspective of an Estate Planner and an Estate Litigator
    Seminar | Seattle
  • August 9, 2011News
    Thirty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
    Awards & Honors
  • June 20, 2011News
    Twenty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ Ten Lane Powell Attorneys Named As ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • March 1, 2011Event / CLE
    Disputes Between Estates and Decedent's Surviving Business Partners
    Seminar | Seattle
  • July 20, 2010News
    58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
    Awards & Honors
  • June 6, 2010News
    28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers 2010
    Awards & Honors
  • November 23, 2009Publication
    A Brave New World: Nonjudicial Dispute Resolution Procedures Under the Uniform Trust Code and Washington’s and Idaho’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Acts
    The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Journal
  • June 1, 2009Event / CLE
    Drafting and Litigating Prenuptial and Property Status Agreements
    Seminar | Seattle
  • December 1, 2008Event / CLE
    Drafting and Litigating Charitable Gifts
    Seminar | Seattle
  • Chambers Leading Lawyer Band 1 2022
  • Awards_2023 Best Lawyers America
  • Washington Super Lawyers 2022
  • Award_Benchmark Lit 2021

Gail's Bios

  • Primary
  • Labor and Employment
  • Senior Living & Long Term Care

Practices & Industries

  • Private Client Services
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Nonprofit & Social Enterprise
  • Labor, Employment & Benefits
  • Corporate, Securities, and M&A
  • Business Dispute Resolution

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1982
    • Order of the Coif
  • Pitzer College , B.A., with honors, 1978

Admissions

  • Washington
  • California (Inactive)
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington

Honors

Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law (2017-2022)

“Local Litigation Star,” Benchmark Litigation, Labor and Employment Litigation (2012-2021)

“Labor & Employment Star – West,” Benchmark Litigation (2019-2021)

“Top 250 Women in Litigation,” Benchmark Litigation (2012-2019)

“Washington Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Estate & Trust Litigation (2014-2022); Labor and Employment (2003, 2005-2013)

The Best Lawyers in America©, Employment Management, Labor Management (2010-2023); Trusts and Estates (2018-2023); Trusts and Estates Litigation (2019-2023)

“Top 50: Women Washington Super Lawyers,” Thomson Reuters (2007, 2011-2017, 2019-2022)

"Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters (2020-2022)

"Client Service All-Stars," BTI Consulting (2020)

Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Labor & Employment (2012-2015)

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

 

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