Former Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years gaining extensive trial advocacy experience. Worked as the Assistant City Attorney for a suburban city in Franklin County practicing in Ohio municipal law. Entered private practice serving the needs of clients in a wide number of legal areas. My practice is now limited to Family Law matters and Divorce in New York state. Also licensed in Ohio.
Since 2014
Since 1979
Since 1985
Since 1985
1985 - Current
Heier Law Office
Private law practice concentrating on divorce, family and juvenile law. Practice includes divorce, dissolution, separation, child custody, visitation, shared parenting, spousal support, enforcement and modification of court orders.
1990 - 1992
United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Military Review
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve duty at the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. reviewing trial records and writing appellate briefs.
1985 - 1986
Franklin Township, Ohio
Labor contract negotiator representing Franklin Township in union contract negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police.
1983 - 1985
City of Upper Arlington, Ohio
Drafted new laws for consideration and passage by the city council to ammend or modify the city's municipal code. Researched and drafted legal memorandum for the city manager and other administrative department directors and city council. Drafted and reviewed city contracts and legal documents. Provided legal advice to the city council and administration. Represented the city in labor negotiations with the police and fire fighters unions. Created the city's first mediation program for neighborhood disputes.
1980 - 1983
United States Marine Corps
Defense Counsel representing marines and sailors in General and Special Courts-Martial. Also represented clients in Navy-Marine Corps Administrative Discharge Board hearings. Served as legal counsel for service members, dependents and retired personnel in divorce and family law matters in California state courts.
1975 - 1979
M.A. (1979) | Philosophy
Studied 4 years in a joint-degree program to earn a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy and a J.D. law degree.
1976 - 1979
J.D. (1979) | Law
USMC JAG prosecutor (summer 1978) Commissioned 2nd Lt USMC (summer 1977)
1971 - 1975
B.A. (1975) | English and Political Science
Honors: Political Science Honors Fraternity. Dean's List.
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Supreme Court of Ohio
Ontario County, NY
