Foster Samuel Burton Friedman

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Foster Samuel Burton Friedman

5.0
4 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Trusts Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning ... +3 more

675 N Washington St #450, Alexandria, VA

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About Foster

Biography

Practice Areas

6

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.

35 years | 500 cases

40%
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.

35 years | 500 cases

20%
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.

35 years | 500 cases

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

We represent clients in resolving will disputes, interpreting wills and trusts, and related litigation.

35 years | 50 cases

10%
Probate 10%

Mr. Friedman advises executors and trustees about administration of estates and trusts and guide them in all aspects of fulfilling their responsibilities, including advice on income taxation of estates and trusts as well as gift and estate taxation. We represent clients in resolving will disputes, interpreting wills and trusts, and related litigation.

35 years | 250 cases

10%
Guardianship 5%

35 years | 25 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner, PLLC

675 N Washington St #450, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Knowledgeable, Caring, and Honest

Does an "honest lawyer" exist? Mr. Friedman is such a combination. He was referred to me through my employee assistance program. For one hour's consultation, he explained a lot of things regarding elderly care. He showed an in-depth understanding of my situation and explained things in plain lang...uage. His advice is very helpful in my navigating the murky waters of dealing with different parties for my loved one's care.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2014

Foster Friedman-Negotiations

Foster Friedman was recommended by a friend saying he was a very honorable man and knowledgeable in the service we needed. We found this to be so along with being friendly, caring and timely. We hired Foster to negotiate a settlement in an investment matter. Such things take time but Foster was ...persistent in the negotiations and patient with our many questions. We were in good hands and may be seeking Foster's advice on wills and trusts in the near future.

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Foster Samuel Burton Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Leischner

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Wade

Probate lawyer | Jul 26

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."

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Carolyn Grimes

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Foster for years, well before we became partners and he is an excellent attorney with an excellent reputation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2021

Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine

2021

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine

2020

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2018

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2017

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2016

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2016

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Shareholder, Wade, Friedman & Sutter, P.C.

1992 - 2008

Attorney, Law Offices of Foster S. B. Friedman

1988 - 1991

Attorney, Rogers & Wells

Associations

2012 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Coucil Member 18th Judicial Circuit Representative

2008 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Judicial Screening Committee - Member

2008 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Director

2007 - 2008

Alexandria Bar Association

Past President

2007 - 2008

Alexandria Bar Foundation, Beat the Odds

Chair

2006 - 2007

Alexandria Bar Association

President

2005 - 2006

Alexandria Bar Association

President-Elect

2003 - 2005

Alexandria Bar Association

Treasurer

2000 - 2003

Alexandria Bar Association

Chair of Continuing Legal Education

Education

1988

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Washington and Lee University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Alexandria Bar Association

PROBATE IN VIRGINIA: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND ADVISING THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

2015

Fairfax Bar Association

Contested Guardianships

Languages

English

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