Gretchyn Gay Meinken

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Gretchyn Gay Meinken

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8 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Probate Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Guardianship

616 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA

About Gretchyn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

50%
Estate Planning 25%

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

15%
Guardianship 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Sutter & Leischner, PLLC

616 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Posted by Angela | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Knowledgeable, Professional, Reliable!

Gretchyn came highly recommended, and after working with her for a year on our complex probate matter, I can see why. She educated me every step of the way, answered my repeat questions with grace and patience, was incredibly responsive and always professional, and had excellent follow through and at...tention to detail. I can't say enough positive and am so grateful to have had her in our court. She had an intuitive quality about her that seemed to expand her already impressive knowledge of this area. We always felt like we were in abundantly qualified hands. Highly recommend!

Posted by Valerie | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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 Janet | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Couldn't have asked for a better experience-

Ms. Meinken was hired by my husband and me to provided an extensive overhaul of our very out-of-date estate planning documents. From our first meeting, it was a pleasure to talk with her. She is professional, and very attention to detail - as well as warm and patient. She knows her business and made... us feel relaxed and confident in her immediately. We feel extremely fortunate to have found her and recommend her highly to anyone who is putting this sort of thing off. This lady will graciously help you check off this very important business.

Posted by Jeff | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Would Highly Recommend

Gretchyn set up my Estate Plan (Trust, Will, AMD, etc.). At our initial consultation she clearly explained my options and followed up with an email which was tremendously helpful. After preparing my documents, we went through them at signing making sure I understood each document. She again fo...llowed up with very very helpful instructions how to transfer assets. I already recommended Gretchyn to a co-worker who then also used Gretchyn’s services. My coworker was very impressed with the emails Gretchyn sent to me explaining exactly each necessary document. My coworker had consulted other attorneys who did not do this.

Posted by Christy | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

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 ...complicated and frustrating process went smoothly and easily. We will need to go back for a special needs trust, and I would certainly recommend Gretchen to anyone on probate matters (she has a specialty in handling complicated and cross border situations). Family legal matters can be stressful, so it helps to have a calm lawyer who knows what to do.

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Molly Garrett

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Russell Haynes

Probate lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia Chapter)

Past President

2015 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Virginia Women Attorneys Association (Northern Virginia chapter)

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

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

Education

2007

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Alabama

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Preparing Women for Civic Leadership

Women in Civic Leadership

Languages

English

German

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