About Foster
Foster Friedman brings a measured, statesmanlike presence to his legal work. He earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law after completing a B.A. in Economics at Washington & Lee University. Those academic foundations shaped a practice comfortable with both technical analysis and strategic planning.
He is authorized to practice in Massachusetts, Virginia and New York, and he also holds admission to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. Those credentials reflect a career that crosses state lines and touches federal practice. Over time he has built a practice that draws on that multi-jurisdictional authorization.
His professional life is tied closely to the Alexandria legal community. He has been a member of the Alexandria Bar Association for many years and served as its president from 2006 to 2007. He also serves as a Bar Council Representative for the 18th Judicial Circuit, a position that puts him in contact with local bench and bar governance issues.
Friedman practices at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC. The firm name signals a longstanding relationship with colleagues and clients. He works there alongside other attorneys to manage cases that require coordination across courts and between counsel in different states.
Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and careful in counsel, someone who prefers clear legal analysis over overblown rhetoric. He is known in local circles for participating in bar activities and for taking on responsibilities that go beyond casework. The roles he has accepted in professional organizations underscore an interest in the institutional side of the law.
Though not a frequent public commentator, he has maintained a visible presence in bar governance. His term as Alexandria Bar Association president is one of several leadership roles he has held. Current listings show him active in that association and serving as a representative for the 18th Judicial Circuit.
Friedman’s practice draws on admissions across several states and at the federal level. He currently practices at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, handling matters that span Massachusetts, Virginia and New York and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
