Atty. Heather A. Cooper
Heather A. Cooper is a partner at Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, in Fairfax, Virginia, where she focuses her practice on divorce and family law.
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Heather A. Cooper is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, real estate, dv protection, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and George Mason University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather A. Cooper is a partner at Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, in Fairfax, Virginia, where she focuses her practice on divorce and family law
- With over three decades of experience representing clients in the Northern Virginia and DC Metro area, she has built a reputation for skilled, principled advocacy in some of life's most challenging legal matters
- Ms. Cooper earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University
- She began her legal career as an associate attorney before joining Cooper Ginsberg Gray, where she has been a partner for more than two decades
- Ms. Cooper holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell — the highest possible peer review rating — reflecting her legal ability and professional ethics as recognized by members of the bar and judiciary
- She has been listed in Best Lawyers in America and named a Super Lawyers honoree, including recognition among the Top 100 Virginia Super Lawyers and the Top 50 Women Virginia Super Lawyers
- She has also been recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Virginia Business, and Washingtonian as one of the DC Metro area's top family law attorneys
- A frequent contributor to continuing legal education, Ms. Cooper has lectured at Virginia CLE programs, the Virginia Association of Paralegal Administrators Biennial Conference, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Advanced Paralegal Retreat, the National Business Institute, and the Fairfax Bar Association, among others
- Her speaking topics have included dividing retirement assets upon divorce, QDROs and COAPs, child custody evaluations, and strategies for working with challenging clients
- She has also been published and has organized community educational workshops focused on the divorce process
- Ms. Cooper has been actively involved in bar leadership and community service throughout her career
- She has served on the Virginia State Bar's 5th District Committee, including as Chair, and as a faculty member for the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course
- She served on the Secretary of Health and Human Resources Child Support Guideline Review Panel and held leadership roles with the Fairfax Law Foundation, including President of the Board of Directors
- She has also served as Vice Chair of the Fairfax Bar Association's Law Related Education Committee
- Ms. Cooper is deeply committed to giving back to her community through volunteer and civic engagement
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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