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Girum Tesfaye is an estate planning attorney and founder of Tesfaye O’Neill Law & Financial whose work is shaped by both professional training and personal experience. Early in his career Girum clerked for a probate judge, drafting opinions in a wide range of estate disputes, then served at the CFTC and SEC where he sharpened legal research and writing. After litigation work in Northern Virginia and founding a practice focused on family law and immigration, the difficulties his own family faced during a probate matter redirected him to estate planning. He now devotes his practice to creating practical, preventive plans that minimize probate, protect wealth and preserve family stability. Girum emphasizes clear communication and compassionate guidance. A native of Grundy, Virginia and Silver Spring, Maryland, he resides in Alexandria, VA with his wife and three children.
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Posted by Papa Toure | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent
I'm writing this to express my happiness with the Tesfaye Amare LLC, I can never thank enough Mr. Girum and his amazing team. Guys no matter how critic or complicated your case might come see Mr. Girum he'll definitely handle it with ability and respect. Any immigration issues even facing deportation...
Posted by Valerie | February 14, 2019
Great service and generous care
We consulted with Mr. Tesfaye and he guided and helped us in the correct legal direction each step of the way. We would have been turned down for incorrect forms if it were not for Mr. Tesfaye. We greatly appreciate him and we highly recommend his service.
Posted by Farhan | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration Court Case
I would like to highlight three words: Highly Professional, Knowledgeable and Result Oriented. I hired Girum for our removal proceedings case in 2016. He has done ABSOLUTELY amazing job dealing with our immigration matter. We are so very glad that we found him. Today our case has been dismissed and r...
Posted by Priya Sharma | May 25, 2017 | Immigration
Down to earth and Knowledgeable
Girum gave me advise concerning my greencard application that I really appreciate. Girum comes across as knowledgeable, compassionate and genuinely caring for people in need, which came across in our conversation. Before Girum, I had spoken to two other lawyers, and both of them got rid of me fas...
Posted by NITIN JAIN | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
WARRANT IN DEBT
HE STUDIED MY CASE IN DEPTH AND EXPLAINED EACH POINT TO ME IN DETAIL. IN MY FIRST MEETING WITH HIM I FOUND HIM THAT HE HAS THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE IN THE SUBJECT MATTER WHICH VERY MUCH APPEALED TO ME AND I DECIDED TO HIRE HIM. ON THE HEARING, BECAUSE OF HIS THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE HE NARRATED EVERYTHING IN DE...
"I've had the opportunity on several occasions to get to know Girum while attending the American Academy of Estate Planning Summits. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He has proven himself to be an exceptional individual in his personal and professional life. I endorse Girum and his firm without reservation."
"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."
"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."
"Mr. Tesfaye is a talented attorney. He is also strong advocate for his clients, and is dedicated to excellence. I endorse him."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Girum is very hard working, extremely bright and very personable. I recommend him highly."
"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."
"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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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
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
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2015 - Present
Partner, Tesfaye Law
2013 - 2014
Division of Enforcement, Securities & Exchange Commission
2012 - 2013
Division of Enforcement, U.S. Commodities and Exchange Commission
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Maricopa County Superior Court
2014 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2013 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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