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Heidi Eileen Meinzer

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  • Alexandria, VA
  • Licensed for 19 years
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About Heidi

The Law Office of Heidi Meinzer, PLLC in Alexandria, Virginia, is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals. By serving small business owners, those in the pet care industry, and those who care about their animal companions, the firm will guide you through the complexities of the legal process. Attorney Heidi Meinzer has over 14 years of experience handling cases related to animal law, litigation, and employment issues. If you are in need of legal help related to animal law, civil litigation, or are a small business owner in need of legal guidance, contact the experienced attorney at the Law Office of Heidi Meinzer, PLLC today.

Practice areas

Animal and dog bitesBusinessAnimal lawLitigation
  1. Litigation: 32%

  2. Animal law: 32%

  3. Business: 31%

  4. Animal and dog bites: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

515-B East Braddock Road
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Law Office of Heidi Meinzer, PLLC

515-B East Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA, 22314

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCActive 200810/14/2017
MDActive200709/08/2019
WAActive200110/02/2019
VAAuthorized to Practice Law200011/29/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Member/ManagerThe Law Office of Heidi Meinzer, PLLC2013 - Present
Shareholder and AssociateBean, Kinney & Korman, PC2006 - 2013
Senior Assistant and Assistant Public DefenderOffice of the Public Defender for the City of Alexandria2000 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Association of Professional Dog TrainersMember2012 - Present
National Association of Canine Scent WorkMember2012 - Present
PresidentAlexandria Bar Foundation2008 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
Virginia State BarMember2000 - Present
Alexandria Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Animal Law SectionChair2013 - 2014
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
NOVADog MagazineProvisions for Pets: How to include your four-legged friends in your estate planning2011
Pet GazetteDOJ Takes a Bite out of Service Animal2011
Arlington ExaminerHeidi Meinzer is a Champion of Companion Animals2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Georgetown University Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2000
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Nonprofit ForumNonprofit Forum - Planning Ahead: The How-To Guide to Setting up a Planned Giving Program2014
Interdisciplinary Forum on Applied Animal BehaviorLegal, Educational, Safety, and Emotional Challenges in a Complex Aggression Case (co-presented with Jennifer Rommel, DVM)2014
APDT Certificate CourseAggression and the Law: What Trainers Need to Know2014

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Wonderful! So glad to have hired her.

Posted by ElizabethMon May 20 2019

Heidi Meinzer is just the professional we were hoping to find. Recently, our pet sitting & dog walking company was notified by another law firm of a copyright issue that we had no idea how to begin to handle. Heidi was responsive, attentive, consultative, and took over all communications with the other party to reach a same-week resolution and settlement that we were all satisfied to reach. She is direct, punctual, and just a wonderful "find" now for us to have for our legal advice and business needs.
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Wonderful Business Support

Posted by VeronicaTue Apr 25 2017

Heidi provided excellent advice and information when I expanded my dog training business to educate training professionals. She developed excellent, readable contracts. Her understanding of animals and dog businesses makes her advice invaluable to dog behavior and training professionals!
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Charles Fulton, Animal law Attorney on Jan 30, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Heidi is the preeminent animal lawyer in Northern Virginia and a terrific mentor!

Adam Karp, Animal law Attorney on May 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Heidi possesses the qualities of a true animal lawyer - tenacity, skill, and heart.

Jessica Carmichael, Federal crime Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Heidi is an incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable attorney who fights tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She is truly an expert in her field and passionate about her cause. I highly recommend her.

Anthony Cooch, Family Attorney on Feb 28, 2015
Relationship: Other

Heidi and I were co-workers at our prior firm. She is a highly skilled litigator and business attorney. Heidi has a great demeanor with clients. She excels at working with clients to determine and meet their goals. I highly recommend Heidi.

Joan Robin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Heidi is a wonderful attorney who cares about her clients. She is talented, bright and trustworthy.

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