About Our Firm
At Avara Law, we help individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal and financial matters with clarity and confidence. Our practice focuses on tax law, estate planning, business law, and tax expert testimony, providing practical legal solutions tailored to each client's unique goals.
Founded by Jennifer Galstad-Lee, a dual-licensed Attorney and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), our firm brings together legal knowledge and more than 20 years of experience in public accounting and taxation. This unique combination allows us to develop strategies that address both the legal and financial aspects of every matter.
U.S. international taxation, tax controversies, estate planning for domestic and international individuals. Her practice areas are tax, business, wills, trusts and estates. She offers comprehensive tax advice, business, and estate planning to domestic and international clients.
About Jennifer
Jennifer started her accounting career as a financial analyst in the financial services sector in 1999. She has distinguished expertise in accounting and tax built upon working across several key practice areas and prestigious assignments at numerous small and large public accounting firms, including Grant Thornton.
She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in 2020. She received Faculty Merit Scholarship for all semesters of her JD program at CUA Law. She was also a semi-finalist at the 19th American Bar Association Law Student Tax Challenge held in Boca Raton, Florida in January 2020.
She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Bar Association. She is currently admitted to practice in Maryland and District of Columbia.
Outside of her law practice, she is a barre enthusiast and enjoys perfecting her splits and balancing routines for strength, flexibility, and precision.
Our Mission
We believe every client deserves personalized attention, straightforward guidance, and solutions that are built for long-term success. Whether you're resolving a tax matter, protecting your family's legacy, or growing your business, we're committed to helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
At Avara Law, our mission is simple: to provide trusted legal counsel, practical financial insight, and lasting peace of mind for every client we serve.