Melissa Sevier counsels high-net-worth individuals and families on matters with tax considerations such as estate planning, closely held businesses, and exempt organization compliance.
Melissa drafts complex estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, private foundation formation and governance documents, and estate and gift tax returns, among others. She partners with clients to create customized, personal succession plans to assist high-net-worth individuals and families achieve their unique business, estate, charitable, and legacy goals.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
WSBA Tax Section, DEI Committee, 2024-present
WSBA Real Property Probate and Trust Section, Young Lawyer Liaison, 2024-present
Loretta Collings Argrett Fellowship, Mentor, 2023-present
Recognition & Accomplishments
Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Business/Corporate, 2023-2024
Publications
"ABA 50 State Survey of Accountant's Liability: West Virginia & Delaware," American Bar Association, 2022
Credentials
Education
George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2020)
Business Law Society, President
Journal of International Law, Managing and Publications Editor
American Inn of Court
Alternative Dispute Resolution Society, Finance and Records Chair
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, President
University of Washington (LL.M. in Taxation 2024)
Montana State University (B.A. 2016)
Admissions
Washington
Virginia (Inactive)