Zeinah N. Latefa

Attorney Zeinah N. Latefa cultivates genuine relationships through attentive listening and plain-language communication, empowering her clients with clear, accessible guidance. Her approach is defined by compassion and cultural sensitivity, earning trust across diverse communities and breaking down barriers through her fluency in Arabic and French.

Zeinah’s dedication to justice is evident in her meaningful work with individuals facing adversity, including her service as a student attorney at the Villanova Clinic for Asylum Refugee and Emigrant Services and as a certified legal intern at a Public Defender’s Office. Through these roles, she developed a practical understanding of the legal challenges clients encounter, particularly in the context of criminal defense matters.

Active in the advancement of the legal profession, Zeinah pursues ongoing education by reading legal news and research, paired with her hands-on efforts to break down barriers for underserved populations. She holds multiple awards for scholarly excellence, including the Temple Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research Award and the St Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia 1st Place Scholarship Award.

In the Lehigh Valley community, Zeinah’s support goes beyond her legal work. She invests in local youth through soccer coaching, curates educational activism such as protests and film screenings, and finds inspiration in historic sites, period dramas, and documentary films. Her approach to litigation reflects Gross McGinley’s promise of empathy, excellence, and lasting partnership.

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