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KWM is honored to be recognized by the elite Chambers and Partners ranking service in its High Net Worth Guide for 2023. KWM was the only law firm that received the top "Band One" ranking in both Missouri and Kansas for Private Wealth Law. It is one of only four law firms in Missouri to achieve this ranking and one of only two in Kansas.
Chambers identifies and ranks firms and individuals based on the independent efforts of its over 200 research professionals that discuss KWM and other firms with references from across the country. A ranking from Chambers shows that an attorney or firm stands out in the most rigorous, independent, and in-depth research process of any legal directory on the market, and has emerged as one of the best in their field. In all, five KWM partners were also individually rated.
About KWM, those references stated things such as:
"KWM is one of our go-to firms for highly complex and sophisticated matters for our high net worth clients. Not only do they have a great local team, they have great teams in each of their offices and they are nimble enough to help in every situation needed."
"There is not a matter that they cannot handle. We have worked with multiple attorneys at the firm and have complete confidence in any attorney we work with."
"KWM is an extremely capable firm with immense talent in estate plans, trust drafting and litigation. They are a very talented and capable team willing to take on highly difficult matters. The firm seemingly has an expert in every aspect of trust and estates law, regardless of the specific area of that concentration. The firm attracts very knowledgeable and seasoned veterans, and it shows throughout their ranks."
In addition to being ranked as a firm in the top tier, the five KWM partners individually recognized are:
Bob Kirkland was ranked in Band Three for Private Wealth Law and is the only Private Wealth attorney recognized by Chambers in the Kansas City, Missouri market. In discussing Bob, one reference stated: "I can't say enough good things about Bob Selsor. His level of intelligence and professionalism is extraordinary."
Scott Martinsen was ranked in Band One in Kansas for Private Wealth Law for the seventh straight year. Scott has been ranked in Chambers since the inception of the High Net Worth guide. About Scott, the references remarked that "Scott is a superior technician and has amazing client relationship management." And also that "When you have a client with sophisticated needs, you go to Scott."
Emily Kembell was ranked in Private Wealth Law. Emily is the only Private Wealth attorney recognized by Chambers in the Springfield, Missouri market. References stated that "Emily is very professional and very respected in our estate planning community," and that "Emily is one of my go-to referrals for complex estate planning situations."
Robert Selsor was ranked in Band One in Missouri for Private Wealth Disputes for the fourth straight year. Bob has been ranked by Chambers every year since that publication started ranking Private Wealth Dispute attorneys. In discussing Bob, one reference stated: "I can't say enough good things about Bob Selsor. His level of intelligence and professionalism is extraordinary."
John Challis was also ranked in Band One in Missouri for Private Wealth Disputes for the third straight year. Together, John and Bob represent half of all individuals recognized by Chambers for Private Wealth Disputes and KWM is the only firm with more than one ranked individual. About John, references stated "John Challis is smart, analytical and is always thinking a step ahead. He is aware of trending issues in this area of the law and how it may impact a particular matter."
ABOUT KWM
KWM 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 twenty attorneys across these offices and assists individual and business clients in all matters relates 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.
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