Hallett & Perrin opens Trustee Services practice.

After 35 years of litigation, Stewart Thomas has totally revamped his practice to become a full-time professional independent trustee. 

“My particular experiences in litigation have made me uniquely qualified to serve as a reliable, knowledgeable, independent trustee,” says Stewart.

Certified by the Independent Trustee Alliance, the firm’s Trustee Services practice provides basic trustee services for a modest flat fee, and custom services for more complex trusts. 

Both Sides of the Relationship, One Trusted Advocate

Amy brings a distinctive skillset to her litigation practice, shaped by years in the courtroom and a decade of experience handling litigation for a major U.S. financial institution—first as its outside counsel and later as its in-house counsel. Having served in both roles, Amy understands what clients truly need and value. She pairs a practical, cost-conscious approach with a nuanced understanding of the attorney-client relationship, guiding clients through complex business litigation, Federal qui tam actions, products liability matters, and disputes impacting the consumer finance industry. Her experience allows her to see each matter the way her clients do—with an eye on both the legal strategy and the bottom line.

Nikki has a unique skillset developed from her experience as a CPA and former business owner.

Nikki helps the client cut through the noise and focus on what is important to the client and then helps design and execute a plan to achieve the client’s goals.  Her experience includes representing individual and corporate fiduciaries, drafting tax-efficient estate plans, assisting clients with business succession planning, and guiding clients through the probate process.

Passionate about continuous learning and research, Nikki delivers value to her clients by using her knowledge of current trends, best practices, and technology to enhance the client experience and optimize results.