Heather A. Cooper

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Heather A. Cooper: Attorney with Cooper Ginsberg Gray PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Litigation
  • Annulment
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Separation Agreements
  • Child Custody

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
George Mason University, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Virginia
Memberships:
Fairfax Bar Association (Vice Chair, Law Related Education Committee, 2000; Divorce and Family Law Resource Participant for NOVA Legislators, 2006—); Virginia State Bar (Member, Fifth District Committee, 2004-2010; Vice Chair, 2007-2008, Chair, 2008-2009).
Birth Information:
Topeka, Kansas, 1968
Reported Cases:
Mullin v. Mullin, Record No. 2731-95-4, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1996 Va. App. LEXIS 484, July 9, 1996; Early v. Early, Record No. 0227-00-4, Court of Appeals of Virginia, 2000 Va. App. LEXIS 656, September 19, 2000; Jones v. Jones, 49 Va. App. 31, 635 S.E.2d 694 (2006).
ISLN:
900060845

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (19 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/28/12 in General Practice

    An outstanding atty.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/25/12 in Domestic Relations

    Heather Cooper meets and/or exceeds the ethical and legal ability of lawyers qualifying for an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/25/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/20/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/11/12 in Family Law

    Heather is a extraordinary lawyer and a fine person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/11/12 in Domestic Relations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/11/12 in Family Law

    Heather is an excellent lawyer and has the highest level of professionalism.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/11/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/09/12 in Family Law

    I have referred many of my own clients to Heather Cooper and they have all been extremely complimentary of her work. She is a very fine person and an outstanding lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/20/09 in Family Law

    Heather is professional, ethical, quite knowledgable and a strong advocate for her family law clients.

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