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Atty. Ray Curtis Steele, Jr.

Atty. Ray Curtis Steele, Jr.

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law. Ray received a B.A. degree from University of Paris, Hampden-Sydney College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Salem Salem 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. at a glance

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Salem, Virginia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974) and U.S. Tax Court (2001). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1974) and University of Paris, Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Salem, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • Ray received a B.A. degree from University of Paris, Hampden-Sydney College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Ray practices in Salem, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Salem 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ray Curtis Steele, Jr.

Where is Ray Curtis Steele, Jr.'s law office located?
Ray Curtis Steele, Jr.'s law practice is located in Salem, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. handle?
Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. practiced law?
Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. go to law school?
Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Ray Curtis Steele, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1974
B.A.
University of Paris, Hampden-Sydney College
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2001

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