Kembell Woods & Martinsen LLP

10/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Maggie Snyder as the newest attorney to join KWM! Read more here:

Maggie Snyder joins KWM, expanding our estate planning practice.

08/20/2026

We are thrilled that KWM has again been recognized by Best Lawyers. In addition to nineteen of our lawyers being individually recognized, KWM partners Emily Kembell, Aaron Kirkland, Scott Manuel, and Scott Martinsen were 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 seventh straight year.

Read more here: https://www.kwm-law.com/post/2027bestlawyers

07/23/2026

KWM has once again been ranked Band One in Chambers and Partners’ 2026 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/chambers-2026

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Chris Smith, Robert Temple, and Samuel Zachry on their graduation from the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - ACTEC Heart of America Institute. Read more here:

KWM congratulates Rob Temple, Chris Smith, and Samuel Zachry on their graduation from the ACTEC Heart of America Fellows Institute.

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.