Heather Steele - Lawyer in Fairfax, VA

Heather Rachel Steele

Litigation Attorney at Fairfax, VA

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An Excellent Advocate

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

About Heather

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Practice areas

Litigation

50%

I handle all types of civil litigation, including property disputes, breach of contract, negligence, unjust enrichment, injunctions, etc.
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.
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.
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Heather is a member of the following groups:

- Board Member of SPARK (Prince William Education Foundation)

- Board Member and Officer of Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William (a group that works to bring kindergarten readiness to underprivileged kids in Prince William County)

- Board Member of Courage FUN Project Foundation (bringing athletics, including soccer, to title 1 schools and kids with disabilities)

- Leadership Prince William Alumnae, Class of 2012

- “Moms Run This Town,” a local running group

Heather is married to Steven Steele and they have three children. In her nonexistent free time, Heather enjoys reading presidential biographies, letter-writing, fountain pens, watercolor painting, triathlons, cooking, and sleep (in that order). :)

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Licensed for 15 years

State DC

Status Good Standing

Acquired 2009

Updated 06/08/2022

State MD

Status Active

Acquired 2008

Updated 11/30/2022

State VA

Status Active

Acquired 2007

Updated 12/27/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Pesner Altmiller Melnick DeMers & Steele PLC

8000 Westpark Drive Suite 600

Fairfax, VA, 22102

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Posted by Jasmine | July 3, 2021

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

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

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 behavior 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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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Litigation Partner
Compton & Duling, L.C.
2009 - 2019

Attorney
Magruder, Cook, Carmody & Koutsouftikis
2007 - 2009

Law Clerk
Magruder & Associates
2005 - 2007

Education

George Mason University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
2007

Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts
2004

Associations

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Northern Virginia
Founding Member
2011 - Present

Prince William Young Lawyers
Founding Member
2011 - Present

Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Member
2009 - Present

Prince William County Bar Association
Member
2009 - Present

Fairfax County Bar Association
Member
2005 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top Lawyers
Northern Virginia Magazine
2017

Publications

Amazon.com
Elected: Now What? A Handbook for Virginia HOA/Condo Board Members
2018

Speaking Engagements

Stafford Roundtable
Employment Law
2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)

Given (3)

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Juan Estevez

Landlord or tenant Attorney | 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!"