Melissa Sevier has joined Lane Powell as an Associate on the Private Client Services Team.

Sevier counselshigh net worth individuals and families on matters with tax considerations such as estate planning, closely held companies, and exempt organization compliance.

Sevier drafts complex estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, private foundation formation and governance documents, and estate and gift tax returns, among others. She skillfully 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.

Sevier received her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington in 2024, her J.D. from George Mason University in 2020, and her B.A. in English from Montana State University in 2016.