Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC - Alexandria, VA
Estate Planning Lawyers in Alexandria, VA
675 N. Washington St. Suite 450 Alexandria, VA 22314
- 6 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Alexandria Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
Litigation: 50%
Firm Information
Overview
Alexandria, VA - Washington Street
For comprehensive and detailed counsel regarding estate planning in Alexandria, Virginia, people turn to Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC. At our law firm, we assist clients in achieving a diverse array of goals for the future, including individuals whose net worth exceeds $2 million. Because of our outstanding representation and commitment to ethical practice, several of our attorneys have earned the highest rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
We handle all kinds of estate planning issues at our law firm, including complex and contested cases. Regardless of the specific circumstances involved, our goal is always to maximize asset protection. We accomplish this with the creation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. With a deep knowledge of current tax laws, we help clients avoid unnecessary taxation on hard-earned assets. We also assist clients with the appointment of guardians and conservators, and are at the side of family members during emotional probate and administration proceedings.
Estate planning is just one of our key areas of practice. Our attorneys also assist clients who need legal counsel or courtroom representation for a broad range of concerns, including personal injuries, criminal defense, bankruptcy, business law, employment law and real estate law matters. Although we are located in Alexandria, we work with people across Northern Virginia. We invite all prospective clients to meet with us at our law firm to discuss their cases. At Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC, we are pleased to take credit cards as an accepted form of payment.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Connelly, Xue Franco On a Super Lawyers® List
- Friedman, Foster S. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Grimes, Carolyn M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Hagan, David C. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Leischner, Jessica L. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Meinken, Gretchyn G. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
- 2017 Best Law Firm by U.S. News and World Report
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC
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Consulted Law firm 2019They have a all High Excellent Rating from other Clients.
Attorneys
Staff
- Karen M. Forrest, Accounting, 703-863-9030
- Xue Franco, Law Clerk
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Gretchyn G. Meinken
Partner
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Gregory M. Wade
Of Counsel
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Foster S. B. Friedman
Partner
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David Hagan
Associate
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Xue Connelly
Associate
Staff
- Karen M. Forrest, Accounting, 703-863-9030
- Xue Franco, Law Clerk
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Contact
675 N. Washington St.
Suite 450
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-836-9030
Fax: 703-567-6899
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.oldtownlawyers.com/
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00pm
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