30+ Years of Experience Serving Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
When you face a legal question or problem, you want more than answers. You want a strong, experienced lawyer on your side advocating for you. We are an Alexandria and Fairfax legal counsel team with broad experience handling everything from family and estate law to personal injury and criminal cases. Call us at 703-836-9030.
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For more than three decades, spouses and parents throughout Northern Virginia have turned to our family law attorneys for advice about a wide variety of legal matters.
Our sophisticated but affordable estate planning helps you protect a lifetime of accumulating assets and wealth, regardless of the size of your estate.
From entity formation and contracts to transactions and disputes, we advise and represent startup, established or reorganizing businesses throughout Northern Virginia.
We’ve helped hundreds of individuals and small businesses throughout Northern Virginia in our 30+ years of practice. We help you understand your options and offer you guidance based on your particular circumstances.
Out-of-town counsel faces a number of disconcerting obstacles to litigating complex matters in Virginia — in the form of written and unwritten court practices. That’s why attorneys from around the country have come to rely on our local knowledge, gained during our 30+ years of experience in the Virginia state courts, bankruptcy courts and federal courts within the Eastern District of Virginia.
We Serve Virginia, Maryland, and DC
Family, Estate, Business, & Bankruptcy Lawyers with 30+ Years of Experience
When you face a legal question or problem, you want more than answers. You want a strong, experienced lawyer on your side advocating for you. Sometimes, you need a whole team. And that’s what we are: a legal counsel team with broad experience handling everything from family and estate law to bankruptcy and business law. We’re smart, savvy and practical. And we’re completely dedicated to your best interests.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
FOSTER S. B. FRIEDMAN
Partner
CAROLYN M. GRIMES
Partner
JESSICA L. LEISCHNER
Partner
GRETCHYN G. MEINKEN
Partner
GREGORY M. WADE
Of Counsel
DAVID HAGAN
Attorney
XUE CONNELLY
Attorney
MARTIN J. A. YEAGER
Attorney
Why You Should Choose Us
See Why We’re Different
Sometimes life gets too complicated to handle without legal counsel. That’s where we come in. We practice law to help you solve problems. Because for us, it’s about more than just the law. It’s about you.
Our People
Every attorney in this firm sees the practice of law as a privilege to be earned anew every day. We’re well educated, highly trained, and always strive to keep ourselves on the leading edge of our respective specialties. We take an innovative, sophisticated view of the law, tending to see shades of gray rather than simplistic black and white.
Our Approach
We’re practical and realistic. We help you stay focused on your priorities. If we can keep you out of court, we will. If litigation is the right option, we put our experience and strategic approach to work in pursuit of the best outcome for you.
Our Relationship
Legal problems can feel overwhelming. We understand. We’re a full-service firm and 100 percent dedicated to you and your interests. Always. Period.
Our Leadership
We’re long-time leaders in Alexandria and Fairfax’s legal community. And every one of us shows his or her commitment to Northern Virginia, including Alexandria andFairfax by getting personally involved in local causes and programs important to us individually. It’s just who we are.
See what our clients say about us
TESTIMONIALS
“On the recommendation of a friend, I chose to consult with Mr. Friedman, since I am an aged person with no family or dependents. I needed advice for a will, and a young person who would settle my estate upon my death, or organize care in case of a terminal illness. He has excellent knowledgeable communication ability, and always responsive, when I have needed advice. A good dependable friend. Service has always been prompt, his office staff friendly, capable, and efficient too. Excellent value.”
– Estate Planning Client
“I cannot say enough about Carolyn. She was with me through my entire epic divorce which lasted about 9 years through separations, reconciliations and finally, the final divorce. She was always upfront with me about what I was and was not entitled to, if certain issues were worth addressing and the final outcome was better than I ever hoped for. I have recommended her to several friends and their outcomes have been the same.”
– Kim
“I have only good things to say about Jessica Leischner. She was easy to work with, quick to get back to me with any questions I had, very knowledgeable and thoughtful, and always knew how to execute and handle any situations that came up during my separation and divorce case. I totally trusted her. She is firm, ready and willing to fight if necessary, confident and always got it done. I would highly recommend her!”
– Ann
“I chose Ms. Meinken, as my probate attorney because she was the most approachable. I was extremely happy with her knowledgeable handling of a difficult case, her tireless devotion to detail, willingness to truly pursue my best interest and above all her excellent communication throughout. I recommend her work without hesitation.”
– Anney
OFFICE LOCATION
Address: 675 N. Washington St., Suite 450, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone Number: 703-836-9030
Fax Number: 703-683-1543