KWM and Five Partners Receive Top Rankings from Chambers

Kembell Woods & Martinsen (KWM) is proud to announce that the firm has once again earned the top Band One ranking for Private Wealth Law in both Missouri and Kansas in the Chambers and Partners 2025 High Net Worth Guide. This marks the second consecutive year KWM has been the only law firm to achieve Band One status in both states — a recognition that underscores our team’s commitment to excellence in serving clients with sophisticated estate planning and fiduciary litigation needs.

Chambers’ research process is the most rigorous in the industry, relying on over 200 independent analysts who conduct interviews with clients and peers nationwide. Feedback about KWM included:

• "Kembell Woods & Martinsen has incredible people, and that's what sets them apart from other firms. The level of knowledge, experience and client focus is truly central to their model, and it comes across as such."

  
  

• "Kembell Woods & Martinsen's lawyers have great technical ability and client skills."

• "What distinguishes Kembell Woods & Martinsen the most is the ability to take its extensive technical knowledge on complex estate planning techniques and apply it with clients in a way that is easily understood."

  
  

“This honor reflects the deep commitment of our attorneys to understanding client needs and providing practical, tailored solutions,” said John Challis, Managing Partner of KWM. “We are proud to be recognized for the work we do every day on behalf of our clients.”

The five KWM partners individually recognized are:

Emily Kembell was ranked in Missouri for the third straight year in Private Wealth Law. References noted that Emily is the only Private Wealth attorney recognized by Chambers in the Springfield, Missouri market. One commenter noted that: "Emily Kembell epitomizes the highest level of professionalism."

Scott Martinsen was ranked in Kansas for Private Wealth Law for the ninth straight year. Scott has been ranked in Chambers since the inception of the High Net Worth guide. About Scott, one reference commented that: "Scott Martinsen has a rare degree of extremely technical skill."

Andrew Mitchell was ranked in Missouri for the first time in Private Wealth Law. One of the commenters stated that: "Andrew Mitchell is extremely responsive, very detail-oriented, and beyond his acumen, has a great understanding of the law and how to apply it. He has a great manner with clients."

Robert Selsor was ranked in Band One in Missouri for Private Wealth Disputes for the sixth straight year. Bob has been ranked by Chambers every year since that publication started ranking Private Wealth Dispute attorneys. A commenter stated that: "Robert Selsor is simply the best fiduciary litigator in the region. He is exceptionally responsive and, for being a litigation lawyer, very nice!"

John Challis was also ranked in Band One in Missouri for Private Wealth Disputes for the fifth 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 always a pleasure to work with. He has a depth of knowledge as well as a keen focus on advising clients as to what will serve their needs most effectively."

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 these 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.