Estate Planning Matters
Before beginning his private practice, Attorney Girum Tesfaye spent several years working with federal regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He is now a founding partner at Tesfaye Law, where he assists clients with immigration, family law, and a variety of other issues. He has been named in the Top 40 Under 40 for Virginia by the National Trial Lawyers, in the Top 100 by the National Black Lawyers, and in the 10 Best Immigration Attorneys for Virginia by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. He is currently a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Alexandria Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Languages spoken
Amharic
Tesfaye Law
6416 Grovedale Drive
Suite 202
Alexandria, VA, 22310
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2014 | 03/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 31 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Top 100 Attorney | National Black Lawyers | 2018 |
10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2018 |
Top 100 Attorney | National Black Lawyers | 2017 |
10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 100 Attorney | National Black Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Tesfaye Law | 2015 - Present |
Division of Enforcement | Securities & Exchange Commission | 2013 - 2014 |
Division of Enforcement | U.S. Commodities and Exchange Commission | 2012 - 2013 |
Law Clerk | Maricopa County Superior Court | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Virginia State Bar | Member | 2014 - Present |
Fairfax County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Arizona Summit Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Radford University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
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Seth Bier, Estate planning Attorney on May 20, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If my family lived anywhere near Girum's office/practice area, he's who I would trust to make sure that not only do they have the best in legal documents, but that they are also listened to and cared for by a compassionate expert in his field. I endorse this lawyer.
Juliana O'Neill, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 13, 2021
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Girum is an exceptional attorney. His attention and care for each client is evident in everything he does. It's a privilege to call him a colleague.
Seth Bier, Estate planning Attorney on May 20, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If my family lived anywhere near Girum's office/practice area, he's who I would trust to make sure that not only do they have the best in legal documents, but that they are also listened to and cared for by a compassionate expert in his field. I endorse this lawyer.
Juliana O'Neill, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 13, 2021
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Girum is an exceptional attorney. His attention and care for each client is evident in everything he does. It's a privilege to call him a colleague.
Marc Emden, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Simms, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Tesfaye is a talented attorney. He is also strong advocate for his clients, and is dedicated to excellence. I endorse him.
Paulos Amare, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 2, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Girum Tesfaye is a "pit bull" in the courtroom. He will fight tooth and nail to the very end advocating for his clients. One of the best litigator and thinker. I endorse this lawyer, without a doubt.
Morris Fischer, General practice Attorney on Nov 30, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Girum is very hard working, extremely bright and very personable. I recommend him highly.
Anna Bristle, Unknown Attorney on Jul 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Tesfaye is a hard working advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable and cares about his cases. He is an asset to the profession.
Kelvin Daniels, Immigration Attorney on May 11, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Girum Tesfaye is the epitome of what an Immigration Lawyer should be. Girum has personal experience with the Immigration system, as well as, legal experience in the Immigration system. A client would be best served by an Attorney like Mr. Tesfaye who fully understands the timelines and perils that the Immigration system can offer. Therefore, I endorse Attorney Girum Tesfaye for the above styled reasons and more.
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