Stokes Lawrence Adds Nine Attorneys, Significantly Growing Premier Estate Planning Team

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stokes Lawrence, a leading law firm in the Pacific Northwest, is pleased to announce that nine attorneys are joining the firm in its Seattle office, effective today. Six of the nine will join the firm’s Estate Planning & Administration team, creating one of Washington State’s deepest estate planning practices and reinforcing the firm’s commitment to providing top-tier estate planning services to individuals and families across the Pacific Northwest. Three other attorneys will join the firm’s litigation, business, and tax practices, further strengthening those teams.

The nine attorneys, all joining from Karr Tuttle Campbell, are:

• Kirsten Ambach, Estate Planning & Administration
• Mark Bailey, Litigation
• Tammy Chu, Estate Planning & Administration
• Johanna Coolbaugh, Estate Planning & Administration
• Mitch Cory, Estate Planning & Administration
• Marcia Fujimoto, Estate Planning & Administration
• Douglas Luetjen, Business
• John Poffenbarger, Estate Planning & Administration
• Charles Robinson, Business & Tax (joining later this spring)

This group brings extensive experience in a wide range of estate planning matters, including tax planning, probate and trust administration, and business succession planning. Their collective expertise strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver sophisticated and customized solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Theresa Wang, firmwide managing shareholder, said: “We are thrilled to welcome these talented attorneys to our team. They have been long-standing, trusted advisors in the Seattle legal community, and their deep experience and client-focused approach align seamlessly with our firm’s values and mission. Their addition enhances our ability to serve clients with complex estate planning needs while maintaining the personalized service they expect.”

Incoming shareholders, Kirsten Ambach and Johanna Coolbaugh, said in a joint statement: “We are excited to bring our practices to Stokes Lawrence. The firm’s reputation for excellence in estate planning, combined with its inclusive culture, made this transition a natural fit. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the same dedication and expertise and the collaborative, client-centered approach for which Stokes Lawrence is known.”

The Stokes Lawrence Estate Planning & Administration group is recognized as a Band 2 firm in Chambers USA’s High Net Worth Guide – Washington for Private Wealth Law, and as a Tier 1 firm in Seattle and Yakima for Trusts & Estates in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm’s estate planning attorneys are regularly recognized as top practitioners by Washington Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Chambers USA.

This announcement comes on the heels of recent changes to the firmwide leadership team, with news of Theresa Wang as the firm’s new Managing Shareholder, Karla Farina as Chief Financial Officer, and Jennifer Porto as the firm’s first Chief Operating Officer. Under the firm’s C-suite and executive leadership, Stokes Lawrence is poised for continued strategic growth while maintaining its commitment to client service and legal excellence.

About Stokes Lawrence

With offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, Stokes Lawrence represents businesses ranging from small closely held entities to larger corporations, and the families and individuals who run those companies. With a team of experienced attorneys dedicated to client advocacy, Stokes Lawrence combines in-depth legal knowledge with a personalized approach, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met with professionalism and care. Stokes Lawrence is a majority women-owned firm and is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women Business Enterprise National Council. The firm is also a proud member of the National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) and the international network, Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW).

Contacts

Firm Contacts
Meghan Spradling, Marketing Manager, [email protected]
Theresa Wang, Managing Shareholder, [email protected]