Portrait of Anders Sleight

Anders Sleight

Principal, Practice Group Leader - Commercial Litigation (South)

Anders Sleight is an experienced trial attorney and litigator with more than ten years’ experience and a knack for helping clients reach efficient resolutions. An experienced commercial litigator, Anders focuses his practice on advising and representing small businesses, banks, credit unions, servicers, property owners, agencies and individuals in litigation matters throughout Virginia and the District of Columbia. Anders knows that litigation is expensive, time consuming and rarely arises at a good time for businesses and organizations. Accordingly, Anders draws on his experience with local practices and judges to seek efficient, fair and just resolutions for clients.

Anders routinely represents and advises clients regarding real estate matters, including buy/sell/lease transactions, title disputes, easements, landlord/tenant and eminent domain/condemnation actions. He has represented the Virginia Department of Transportation, property owners, beneficiaries, landlords, property managers, buyers and realtors.  As a Virginia native and real estate enthusiast, Anders understands the complex and ever-changing issues that can arise in the real estate marketplace.

Anders believes in community engagement and professional development, which he pursues through his involvement with the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfax Bar Association.  During community events, Anders enjoys meeting and assisting community members with the issues that matter most.

Prior to joining Offit Kurman, Anders practiced commercial litigation and creditors' rights with a multistate law firm based in Norfolk, Virginia.  He lives in Northern Virginia and is an avid sports fan and history buff.

Representative Matters

  • Achieved dismissal of Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims alleged against property management client due to lack of personal jurisdiction. (Atkinson v. National Credit Systems Inc., 2024 WL 2852188)
  • Achieved summary judgment on behalf of local government in defense of challenged ordinance (LaFave v. County of Fairfax, Virginia, 2024 WL 3928883)
  • Obtained favorable trial verdict in favor of lender client concerning partnership agreement related claims and counterclaims. (Barnston v. Perrin, 2023 WL 10355281)
  • Defended property owner and achieved dismissal of quiet title claim regarding post foreclosure conveyance of real property (Loghmani v. Deutsche Bank Trust Company, CL2021-6633)
  • Successfully represented and defended property owner in title dispute matter including fraud claims. (Thomas v. Fitzpatrick, CL2022-08924)
  • Represented employee in Fair Labor Standards Act claims and successfully overcame Motion to Dismiss. (Viana v. MACCO, LLC, 2023 WL 11195455)
  • Defended property management company against Fair Housing Act and Housing Discrimination claims in federal court through motions to dismiss (Lewis, et al. V. Gables Residential, 1:21CV00881) 

    Education

    • George Mason University (J.D.)
    • University of Virginia (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
    • United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association, Named Young Lawyer Liaison for the Consumer Financial Services Committee
    • Maryland-D.C. Creditors’ Bar Association, Elected Director
    • Nominated Member for the Civil Division Rules Committee and the Small Claims Branch Working Group by the Judges of the Superior Court for the District of Columbia
    • Falls Church Chamber of Commerce
    • Fairfax Bar Association
    • Virginia Creditors’ Bar Association

    Recognitions

    • Named The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation (2026)
    • Selected to Virginia Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® for Businessl Litigation (2026)

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