Our Family Law Firm

Steven is a Charlottesville family law attorney (family attorney) and a Charlottesville divorce lawyer. For over ten years, he has represented clients in Virginia and Texas in all phases of family law cases. In addition to managing Steven R. Morris Law, PLLC, Steven serves as attorney of counsel to the Law Offices of Christopher J. Smith in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Before forming Steven R. Morris Law, PLLC, Steven was an associate attorney with Raynor & Farmer, P.C. in Charlottesville, Virginia, and an of counsel attorney with a boutique firm in Dallas, Texas focusing exclusively on family law appeals.

After living in four different states and one foreign country, Steven is happy to call Virginia his permanent home. Steven lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Melissa, and their three spoiled dogs. In his free time, Steven enjoys hiking, running, and cooking.

Education

• J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (n/k/a Texas A&M School of Law), May 2011, cum laude Law Review Editorial Board, Articles Editor
  Texas Wesleyan Law Fellowship Award Recipient, Summer 2010 (public interest scholarship)
  Academic Support Teaching Assistant
• B.S. in Biology-Molecular and Microbiology, May 2005

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• Commonwealth of Virginia, 2014
• Texas, 2011

Publications – Family Law

• “Participation in Appeals as Amicus Curiae,” by Georganna L. Simpson and Steven R. Morris, published in the American Bar Association, Family Law Quarterly, Spring 2014;
• “Family Law Year in Review,” by Georganna L. Simpson and Steven R. Morris, published in the Texas Bar Journal, January 2014;
• “Family Law Year in Review,” by Georganna L. Simpson and Steven R. Morris, published in the Texas Bar Journal, January 2013;
• “Scope of Agreement and Scope of Review: How the Draft of an Arbitration Agreement  Can Affect the Arbitrability of a Dispute as well as Judicial Review of an Arbitration Award,”  by Steven R. Morris, published in the State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report, June 2011

Lectures

• “Annual Family Law Legislative Update” Presenter – Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association, Family Law CLE – 2017
• “Annual Family Law Legislative Update” Presenter – Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association, Family Law CLE – 2018

Jessica joined the Steven R. Morris Law team in 2020 as a legal assistant and paralegal. Jessica assists clients by providing regular contact, case updates, drafting court pleadings and letters, reviewing and summarizing records, preparing and answering discovery, and conducting client interviews. She maintains client case files, assists clients with document production, and assists Mr. Morris in the day-to-day business operations of our family law office. Previously, Jessica worked as an account manager and studied Business Administration at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College. She uses her customer service experience to help families in transition by providing emotional and legal support to our clients. Jessica lives in Fluvanna County with her husband and two sons. Jessica enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, cooking, and doing anything outdoors during her downtime.

Ellie joined the Steven R. Morris Law team in the summer of 2022 as a legal assistant and paralegal. She helps move cases forward by communicating with clients, assisting in the discovery process, maintaining client files, and conducting client interviews. She also reads and summarizes recent Virginia supreme court decisions in preparation for publication. Ellie is a rising fourth-year at the University of Virginia double majoring in English and Government, graduating with distinction from both departments. She plans to attend law school in the future and is enjoying learning from and gaining experience from the team. In her free time, Ellie enjoys skiing, reading, and spending time with her family. She is originally from Alexandria, Virginia but currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.