KWM Welcomes Chris Smith and Meredith Sharp

Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP (KWM), a leading boutique law firm focused on estate planning, administration, and litigation throughout Missouri and Kansas, is pleased to announce that Christopher Smith and Meredith Sharp have joined the firm.

Chris is a 2017 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Arkansas. He began his professional career working for an NFL sports agent, where he gained valuable insight into the unique needs of high‑net‑worth clients and the importance of serving as a trusted advisor. Smith has extensive experience in estate, tax, and business planning, as well as trust and estate administration. He joins KWM’s Overland Park office and is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas.

Meredith received her Juris Doctor in 2025 from the University of Mississippi School of Law. She is also a 2021 graduate of Southern Methodist University, where she was a Pre‑Law Scholar and a Second Century Scholar. Sharp joins KWM’s Liberty office and is currently licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Chris and Meredith will assist new and existing clients with estate planning, as well as probate and trust administration matters. “We are delighted to welcome Chris and Meredith to KWM,” said John Challis, KWM Managing Partner. “The addition of these highly qualified attorneys reflects our continued commitment to excellence in client service within our core practice areas. The future of KWM is very bright.”

More information about Chris and Meredith are available on KWM's website at kwm-law.com. Chris can be contacted at 913.469.0900 or csmith@kwm-law.com. Meredith can be contacted at 816.792.8300 or msharp@kwm-law.com.

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 over 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.