Gretchyn Meinken is a partner at Wade Grimes Friedman Meinken & Leischner. She grew up in a U.S. Army family, living in Germany for the majority of her childhood. She moved to the Washington, D.C. Metro area after completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alabama in 2000. Ms. Meinken now calls Alexandria, Virginia home after residing here since 2001 (her longest stint in any one place).
Ms. Meinken focuses her practice on estate planning and administration, as well as general corporate law and taxation. She represents individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.
Ms. Meinken advises clients on the following types of matters:
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2014
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2009
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2007
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616 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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Posted by Valerie | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Set up my trust and has provided advice and support since
Gretchyn is knowledgeable, efficient and fun to work with. She made it easy to set up my trust quickly and has been very responsive in clarifying technical questions over the subsequent two years as I’ve transferred assets and considered a relocation. She’s great to work with!
Posted by Christy | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Very helpful and knowledgeable
I worked with Gretchen for the guardianship process when my special needs daughter turned 18. Gretchen was very helpful and responsive in explaining the process, preparing the necessary paperwork, and, most importantly, helping us avoid the various pitfalls that could arise. What could have been a ...
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I referred a client to Gretchyn with a probate/estate case involving real estate in multiple states and she tackled it immediately. The client was impressed with her professionalism and empathetic demeanor during a difficult personal time for the client. I hope to refer more clients to her in the future because the one client I sent to her was truly pleased with her representation. Thanks, Gretchyn, for your assist on that one!"
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2022
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2020
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2018
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2011
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2017 - Present
Partner, Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC
2015 - Present
Associate, Wade, Friedman & Sutter, PC
2007 - 2015
Associate, Smolen & Plevy, PC
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, EPA, OECA, International Enforcement Division
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Sprint Nextel Corporation, Legal Department
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, The United States Mint, Office of the Chief Counsel
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, DOD, Office of the General Counsel, International Affairs
2015 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia Chapter)Past President
2015 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter)Board of Directors
2008 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2014 - 2015
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter)President
2013 - 2014
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter)President-Elect
2011 - 2013
Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter)Treasurer
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Women in Civic Leadership
English
German
