Joan Heishman Proper

In addition to representing clients in education, family law and guardianship and conservatorship matters, Joan is certified as a Guardian ad litem to represent incapacitated adults in guardianship, conservatorship, and family law matters. She is also certified as a Guardian ad litem for children.

George Mason University School of Law

J.D. (2007) | Law

2005 - 2007

Honors: Graduated cum laude

University of Virginia

M.Ed. (2002) | School Administration and Supervision

1999 - 2002

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

B.A. (1994) | Liberal Arts and Sciences

1990 - 1994

Attorney

The Law Office of Joan H. Proper, PC

2014 - Current

Attorney

William B. Reichhardt & Associates

2007 - 2014

Law Clerk

William B. Reichhardt & Associates

2005 - 2007

Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools

1999 - 2004

Teacher

Holy Spirit School

1996 - 1999

Also taught at Holy Spirit during the 1994-1995 school year.

Teacher and School Administrator

Virginia Department of Education

Virginia Bar Association

Commission on the Needs of Children- Member

2020 - Current

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Current

Prince William County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates

Member

2010 - Current

Virginia Women Attorneys' Association

Member

2007 - Current

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

Virginia State Bar

Member

2007 - Current

Virginia

Since 2007

• Credit Cards Accepted

• Special Education PK through high school
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Education; Student Discipline and Public Schools issues PK through high school