KWM and Five Partners Again Receive Top Rankings from Chambers

Kembell Woods & Martinsen (KWM) has once again earned the top Band One ranking for Private Wealth Law in both Missouri and Kansas in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide. KWM is the only law firm to receive Band One recognition in both states for the third consecutive year, reflecting its continued leadership in estate planning, trust administration, and fiduciary litigation.

“To be recognized as the only firm ranked Band One in both Missouri and Kansas by Chambers for the third consecutive year reflects the collective effort of our entire team across KWM's four offices,” said John Challis, Managing Partner of KWM. “We view these rankings as a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our attorneys and staff to providing exceptional service and counsel.”

KWM's private wealth practice advises individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held business owners on estate planning, trust administration, tax planning, and fiduciary litigation matters throughout Missouri and Kansas.

Chambers’ research process is among the most rigorous in the industry, relying on over 200 independent analysts who conduct interviews with clients and peers nationwide. Feedback about KWM included: "I consider them to be the pre-eminent boutique firm in Missouri for this work" and "KWM is widely known to be one of the most experienced firms in Missouri and Kansas in the area of trusts and estates. They are experts in their fields."

The five KWM partners individually recognized are:

Emily Kembell was recognized in Missouri Private Wealth Law for the fourth consecutive year and remains the only Chambers-ranked private wealth attorney in the Springfield market. About Emily, one source stated "Emily Kembell is great, she is fabulous. She runs the Springfield office. I refer cases in that part of the state to her. Everyone loves her, clients love her."

Scott Martinsen earned his tenth consecutive Chambers ranking in Kansas Private Wealth Law and has been recognized since the inception of the High Net Worth Guide. A source noted that "Scott is a highly sophisticated lawyer with excellent technical knowledge in our field."

Andrew Mitchell was ranked in Missouri for the second time in Private Wealth Law. One of the commenters stated that "I think highly of Andrew Mitchell. His skill level is very high. He's great at handling clients and has lots of technical skill."

Robert Selsor was ranked in Band One in Missouri for Private Wealth Disputes for the seventh straight year. Bob has been ranked every year since Chambers began recognizing attorneys in the Private Wealth Disputes category. A commenter stated "Robert Selsor is skilled, personable and cooperative."

John Challis was also ranked in Band One in Missouri for Private Wealth Disputes for the sixth straight year. KWM is the only firm in Missouri with more than one ranked individual in Private Wealth Disputes. About John, one commenter noted "John Challis is our go-to. He is an excellent lawyer and terrific litigator. He's easy to work with."

ABOUT KWM

Kembell Woods & Martinsen focuses its practice on estate planning, administration, litigation, and related matters. The firm has four offices in Liberty, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Springfield, Missouri; and St. Louis, Missouri. The firm has more than twenty attorneys across its four offices and assists individual and business clients in all matters related to trusts and estates. More information is available at www.kwm-law.com. ​

ABOUT CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across 200 jurisdictions. Chambers rankings are the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). Being ranked in any band is a significant achievement. The Chambers High Net Worth Guide differentiates the best professional advisers for international private wealth by identifying and ranking law firms, lawyers, and a range of other professional advisers globally. The firms and individuals ranked in Chambers High Net Worth understand the complex needs of high net worth individuals and provide specialist advice.