Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP

03/16/2026

We’re proud to share that Alice Haseltine has been elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - ACTEC - one of the highest professional distinctions in the trust and estate field.

ACTEC Fellows are peer‑selected based on exceptional skill, integrity, and meaningful contributions to the profession. Alice’s election reflects her deep expertise, leadership, and ongoing commitment to advancing trust and estate law.

Congratulations, Alice, on this well‑deserved honor!
👉 Read more here: https://www.kwm-law.com/post/alice-haseltine-actec

03/09/2026

We’re very pleased to welcome Brynne C. Brown to KWM. Brynne brings strong experience in estate planning, taxation, and business law that deepens our ability to serve families, fiduciaries, and businesses. Her thoughtful, practical approach aligns perfectly with KWM’s collaborative and client‑focused culture.

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Brynne Brown joins KWM, expanding our estate planning and business practices.

03/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Chris Smith and Meredith Sharp as the newest attorneys to join KWM! Read more here:

KWM is proud to introduce Chris Smith and Meredith Sharp as the newest members of the Firm.

02/26/2026

Kembell Woods & Martinsen is proud to announce the promotion of Joshua Rose to Partner. Since joining KWM in 2020, Josh has built a distinguished practice in estate planning, trust and estate administration, fiduciary litigation, and guardianship matters. Please join us in congratulating Josh on this well-earned achievement!
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KWM is very pleased to announce the promotion of Josh Rose to Partner.

11/18/2025

Thirteen KWM Lawyers have been recognized by SuperLawyers, with John Challis being named as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas and Robert Selsor named as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas. Read more here:

Thirteen KWM attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list.

11/06/2025

KWM has again been recognized as a "Best Law Firm" by Best Lawyers. KWM was identified as one of the top law firms both nationally and regionally in our practice areas. Read more here:

KWM has once again been ranked in the 2026 Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list.

09/02/2025

We are very pleased to welcome Betty Schaefer to KWM! Betty joins our St. Louis office, bringing deep expertise in probate and trust administration, estate planning, guardianships, and fiduciary litigation. Her knowledge and dedication will be a great benefit to our clients and team!

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Betty Schaefer Joins Kembell Woods & Martinsen, Expanding KWM's Estate Planning and Administration Practice.

08/21/2025

We are thrilled that KWM has again been recognized by Best Lawyers. In addition to fourteen of our lawyers being individually recognized, KWM partners John Challis and Scott Martinsen were again honored as "Lawyers of the Year." KWM was also the top-listed firm in Trust and Estate Litigation in the State of Missouri for the sixth straight year.

Read more here: https://www.kwm-law.com/post/2026bestlawyers

07/24/2025

We’re honored to announce that KWM has once again been ranked Band One in Chambers and Partners’ 2025 High Net Worth Guide for Private Wealth Law in both Missouri and Kansas! KWM is the only firm to receive this top distinction in both states. We’re also proud that five of our partners were individually recognized for their excellence: Emily Kembell, Scott Martinsen, Andrew Mitchell, Robert Selsor, and John Challis. We’re grateful to our clients for their trust and to our exceptional team for making this recognition possible. Read more here: https://www.kwm-law.com/post/chambers2025

05/05/2025

Join us in congratulating Dan Wheeler on being inducted into the Estate Planning Society of Kansas City's Hall of Fame! Read more here:

KWM is pleased to announce that Dan Wheeler was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Estate Planning Society of Kansas City.

04/14/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Rochelle Falk has rejoined Kembell Woods & Martinsen, expanding our estate planning and administration practice. Read more here:

Rochelle Falk Rejoins Kembell Woods & Martinsen, Expanding KWM's Estate Planning and Administration Practice.