Fairfax, Virginia · Since 1998

Trusted Counsel.
Proven Results.

For more than 25 years, Sterling & Hayes has stood beside Virginia families and businesses — resolving disputes, protecting legacies, and securing futures with skill and integrity.

25+Years of Practice
1,500+Cases Handled
98%Client Satisfaction
Sterling and Hayes attorneys in a strategy meeting
1998 Serving Northern Virginia
About the Firm

A Law Firm Built on Reputation, Not Advertising

Founded by Jonathan Sterling and Rachel Hayes, our firm was built the old-fashioned way — one client, one case, one hard-won result at a time. Today we are a full-service practice serving individuals, families, and businesses across Northern Virginia.

We keep our caseloads focused so every client gets direct access to a partner — never handed off, never a number in a file.

  • Direct partner access on every matter
  • Transparent, written fee agreements
  • Trial-tested advocates, not settlement mills
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What We Do

Practice Areas

Four core disciplines, one standard: relentless preparation and honest counsel at every step.

01

Personal Injury

Full and fair compensation after auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace injuries. We handle the insurers so you can focus on recovery.

02

Family Law

Divorce, custody, and support matters handled with discretion and care — protecting your children and your future through difficult transitions.

03

Real Estate

From first closings to complex commercial transactions, we review contracts, clear title issues, and keep your deal moving to the finish line.

04

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney drafted to protect your assets and your loved ones — clear plans that avoid probate disputes later.

"The law is only as good as the people who stand behind it. We stand behind our clients — every hearing, every negotiation, every time."
Jonathan Sterling · Founding Partner
Our Team

Attorneys You Can Trust

Seasoned advocates with deep roots in the Northern Virginia legal community.

Jonathan Sterling, founding partner

Jonathan Sterling

Founding Partner · Personal Injury

Twenty-eight years at the trial bar. Jonathan has recovered tens of millions for injured Virginians and is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Rachel Hayes, founding partner

Rachel Hayes

Founding Partner · Family Law

A former prosecutor, Rachel brings courtroom discipline and genuine compassion to divorce and custody cases across Fairfax County.

David Whitmore, partner

David Whitmore

Partner · Real Estate & Estates

David guides homebuyers, developers, and families through transactions and estate plans — precise paperwork, zero surprises at closing.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

Names abbreviated for privacy. Every review below reflects a real engagement outcome.

★★★★★

After my accident, the insurance company offered almost nothing. Mr. Sterling took my case to trial and the jury awarded more than ten times that offer. He treated me like family.

M
Marcus T.Personal Injury Client
★★★★★

My divorce could have been a war. Rachel kept it calm, fair, and focused on my kids. I always knew what was happening and what it would cost. I can't recommend her enough.

E
Elena R.Family Law Client
★★★★★

David caught a title issue two other attorneys missed and saved our commercial purchase. His estate plan for my parents gave our whole family real peace of mind.

J
James & Priya K.Real Estate & Estate Clients
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Call Us (555) 482-9173
Visit Our Office
1200 Meridian Avenue, Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Office Hours Mon–Fri · 9:00am–5:30pm
Call (555) 482-9173

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