Heather Rachel Steele

Heather Rachel Steele

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate

8000 Westpark Drive Suite 600, Fairfax, VA

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

I handle all types of civil litigation, including property disputes, breach of contract, negligence, unjust enrichment, injunctions, etc.

50%
Landlord or Tenant 30%

I handle lease drafting and negotiation, as well as default notices and landlord/tenant litigation, including eviction. I handle both commercial and residential matters.

30%
Real Estate 20%

I handle homeowners association and condo association matters, including governing document drafting, assisting with meetings, elections, and violations hearings, and collection of past due assessments.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-420 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Pesner Altmiller Melnick DeMers & Steele PLC

8000 Westpark Drive Suite 600, Fairfax, VA, 22102

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Heather Rachel Steele's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Beth | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Aptly Named Ms. Steele

Heather Steele is the lawyer you want to have in your corner when you have a knotty real estate problem. Ours involved a poorly written contract, poor record-keeping, and a one-time renter who turned squatter. Add a pandemic moratorium on evictions and 3 frivolous appeals, and you have 3 yrs & 3mos o...f litigation that included 2 years with no rent paid. Ms. Steele stuck with us all the way and in our 7 court appearances, we never lost. She is dedicated, sharp, knows the law, and never gives up. Now the squatter is out, and we have our house back.

Posted by Jasmine | July 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Excellent Advocate

Heather Steele is one of the best attorneys because she not only knows the law but she advocates on your behalf with a persuasiveness and necessary tenacity that results in findings being ruled in your favor. The best thing to do is hire her when the worst happens.

Posted by Quynh | December 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My attorney for a case to terminate a lease due to the tenant's violation of a lease term.

Heather Steele perfectly-prepared for every possible situation before the trial. She handled everything in the trial perfectly.  She is so good. 

Posted by Dan | May 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Business Partner Divorce

Heather is a true professional and knowledgable in many aspects of law. She made herself available anytime I needed to talk and was great at keeping me in check in the mist of a messy business divorce. Heather always took the extra moments to think things through and never accepted inappropriate beh...avior from the other side. She spent tireless hours on my case with a positive outcome. I gained an attorney and a friend who I can turn to at any time.

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Heather Rachel Steele's Lawyer Endorsements

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Juan Estevez

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is an amazing advocate for her clients. Truly one of the best. I could not recommend a better lawyer for client's in need of representation in a civil courtroom!"

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Elizabeth Vaughan

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Heather is extremely knowledgeable about the law, and has a personable demeanor that puts her clients at ease."

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Leonard Tengco

Real estate lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Pesner Altmiller Melnick DeMers & Steele PLC

2009 - 2019

Litigation Partner, Compton & Duling, L.C.

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Magruder, Cook, Carmody & Koutsouftikis

2005 - 2007

Law Clerk, Magruder & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Northern Virginia

Founding Member

2011 - Present

Prince William Young Lawyers

Founding Member

2009 - Present

Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Present

Prince William County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

Education

2007

George Mason University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2004

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Stafford Roundtable

Employment Law

Publications

Languages

English

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