Women’s History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in shaping our history and daily lives. In honor of this month, we are proud to highlight the outstanding achievements of our female attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC.
Carolyn M. Grimes
Carolyn M. Grimes, partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, practices in all areas of family law, including divorce, spousal support, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, retirement issues, and prenuptial agreements, among other areas.
Carolyn has earned numerous accolades for her exceptional work, most recently including:
- Best Lawyers in Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Virginia Business Magazine Legal Elite for Family Law / Domestic Relations
- Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Divorce and Family
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Family
Jessica Leischner
As a partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, Jessica Leischner is an accomplished family law attorney, litigator and mediator.
Jessica has been recognized for her excellence in the legal field, earning these most recent distinctions:
- Best Lawyers in Family Law
- Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Divorce and Family
- Virginia Business Magazine Legal Elite for Family Law / Domestic Relations
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Family
Gretchyn G. Meinken
Gretchyn G. Meinken is a partner at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, who focuses her practice on estate planning and administration, as well as general corporate law and taxation.
Gretchyn’s contributions to the legal field have earned her several prestigious awards:
- Best Lawyers in Trusts and Estates and Litigation and Trusts and Estates
- Virginia Business Magazine Legal Elite for Taxes, Estates & Trusts
- Northern Virginia Magazine’s Top Lawyer for Trusts and Estates
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Trusts and Estates
- Super Lawyers Top List’s Top 50 Virginia Women Lawyers
Xue Connelley
Xue Connelly is an attorney at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, who practices wills, trusts, and estates, along with bankruptcy.
Xue’s dedication and expertise have been recognized through several honors, most recently including:
- Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in Trusts and Estates, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Elder Law.
- Virginia Business Magazine Legal Elite in Taxes, Estates & Trusts and Bankruptcy / Creditors’ Rights
- Arlington Magazine’s Top Lawyer in Trusts and Estates and Bankruptcy Creditors’ Rights
Honoring Women in Law
We are proud of these exceptional women and their contributions to the legal profession. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to their clients continue to set new standards of excellence.