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Quentin Wildsmith, Business Attorney in Seattle, Washington

focused on Business, Litigation, and Trusts

Lasher

Seattle, WA

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Quentin Wildsmith is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Trusts. Currently practicing at Lasher.

Based in
Seattle, WASHINGTON
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Litigation · Trusts
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Trusts matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Quentin Wildsmith: Quentin Wildsmith is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Trusts. Currently practicing at Lasher.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Quentin takes on

Quentin concentrates on business, litigation, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Quentin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Seattle, Washington

Quentin takes business matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Quentin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington

Quentin takes litigation matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Quentin agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Seattle, Washington

Quentin takes trusts matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Quentin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Quentin Wildsmith — business lawyer in Seattle

Quentin Wildsmith is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Trusts. Currently practicing at Lasher.

Quentin Wildsmith is a trial attorney with an emphasis in trust, estate, guardianship, and complex commercial litigation. Quentin served as the Managing Principal for his firm from 2012-2014, and has supervised the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation department since 2012. Quentin serves on the WSBA’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution subcommittee, is “AV” preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been consistently named a “Washington Super Lawyer” since 2010. Quentin began his career as a Public Defender for the City of St. Louis, protecting the rights of people who could not afford to hire private counsel. Currently Quentin regularly litigates, arbitrates, and mediates cases involving trust, estate, and guardianship disputes, demanding skills that understand complex family dynamics and experience in the variety of legal tools available for resolving such disputes.

How Quentin handles business matters

Quentin Wildsmith is a trial attorney with an emphasis in trust, estate, guardianship, and complex commercial litigation. Quentin served as the Managing Principal for his firm from 2012-2014, and has supervised the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation department since 2012. Quentin serves on the WSBA’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution subcommittee, is “AV” preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell,…

Who Quentin represents

Quentin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and trusts matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Saint Louis University

    J.D. · 1993

  • College of William & Mary

    B.A.

Quentin studied at J.D. in Saint Louis University and B.A. in College of William & Mary.

Law school and academic background

Quentin completed J.D. in Saint Louis University and B.A. in College of William & Mary. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Quentin runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Quentin has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Super Lawyer,” Super Lawyers Washington, 2010-present

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Quentin Wildsmith's office in Seattle

Quentin's primary office is at 601 Union Street, Suite 2600, Seattle, Washington, 98101-4000. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lasher

601 Union Street, Suite 2600

Seattle, Washington 98101-4000

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Hiring guide

How to hire Quentin Wildsmith — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Quentin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Quentin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Quentin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Quentin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Seattle, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Quentin

Quentin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Quentin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Quentin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Quentin Wildsmith

  • How much does it cost to hire Quentin for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Quentin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Quentin offer a free consultation?

    Quentin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Quentin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Quentin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Quentin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Quentin take my case if I'm outside Seattle?

    Quentin is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Quentin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Quentin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Quentin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Quentin accepting new business clients right now?

    Quentin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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