About Foster
Practice areas
- Trusts: 40%
Mr. Friedman concentrates on planning and controversy matters involving estate and trusts. He has extensive experience advising clients on the transfer of wealth from one generation to another, including the orderly and tax-efficient succession of family owned businesses, through the preparation and implementation of Wills, Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. Mr. Friedman serves individual clients who seek to transfer assets efficiently to chosen beneficiaries.
26 years, 500 cases
- Wills and living wills: 20%
Planning of this nature includes providing for the special needs of family members, protecting the family assets, and assuring professional management of these assets.
26 years, 500 cases
- Estate planning: 15%
Planning of this nature includes providing for the special needs of family members, protecting the family assets, and assuring professional management of these assets.
26 years, 500 cases
- Lawsuits and disputes: 10%
We represent clients in resolving will disputes, interpreting wills and trusts, and related litigation.
26 years, 50 cases
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Authorized to practice law | 1991 | 02/13/2017 |
| NY | Currently registered | 1990 | 06/26/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C. | 2008 - Present |
| Attorney | Law Offices of Foster S. B. Friedman | 1992 - 2008 |
| Attorney | Rogers & Wells | 1988 - 1991 |
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| Virginia State Bar | Coucil Member 18th Judicial Circuit Representative | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | Judicial Screening Committee - Member | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | Director | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | Past President | 2007 - 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Foundation, Beat the Odds | Chair | 2007 - 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | President | 2006 - 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | President-Elect | 2005 - 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | Treasurer | 2003 - 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alexandria Bar Association | Chair of Continuing Legal Education | 2000 - 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
| Washington and Lee University | Economics | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1984 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Bar Association | PROBATE IN VIRGINIA: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND ADVISING THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE | 2016 |
| Fairfax Bar Association | Contested Guardianships | 2015 |
Reviews
(1) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(3)
Rebecca Wade, Domestic violence Attorney
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Foster is an excellent attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of trusts, estates, estate planning, and probate.
Cost
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Contact
616 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314