Misha Gill
Speedwell Law is a Virginia law firm owned and operated by Michael “Misha” Gill. Misha concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, although Misha prefers to use the phrase “personal legal affairs” to describe his practice because estate planning often brings up issues that could be variously categorized as family law, contracts, business, and real estate law, among others. Misha’s background in business, finance, and entrepreneurship serve him well in advising his clients on all matters related to their personal legal affairs.
Speedwell Law is named after Misha’s Great Grandfather’s property near McLean, Virginia. The name pays homage to Misha’s Virginia heritage going back to the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock. Misha is a Son of the American Revolution, and his family has lived in and around Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia going back at least 100 years. Speedwell Law derived inspiration for its logo from the eponymous wildflower, a Virginia native.
Misha is admitted to the Virginia Bar and Maryland Bar. He received his law degree from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law ’13. Misha obtained a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond ’10. Misha is a graduate of the Lawrenceville School ’06 and the Eaglebrook School ’03.
In addition to practicing law, Misha enjoys fly-fishing, golf, and giving back to the community. Misha is the Treasurer of the Foundation of the Alexandria Bar Association and enjoys being an active participant in the Foundation’s Beat The Odds Initiative.
As the third Michael in his family after his father and grandfather, Misha’s parents gave him his nickname, which he has used since birth. “Misha” is a Russian nickname for “Mikhail,” and also the name of the bear who was the Russian Olympic Mascot for the 1980 Olympic Games. Misha does not have any family or business connections to Russia aside from his nickname.
Matt Kulseth “Of Counsel”
Matt focuses his legal practice entirely on trademark law and works with clients throughout the United States. Matt is truly a “people person” and gets satisfaction from the relationships he builds with clients and their brands. When Matt isn’t practicing law or responding to calls at the fire department where he is a volunteer firefighter, he manages an American made dog gear company. He enjoys spending time at his cabin with his wife Maggie, daughters Faye and Ruby, and dog Otto.
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