Heather Sue Collier

Heather Sue Collier

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Family

29 Wood Lane, Rockville, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Roberts Family Law LLC

29 Wood Lane, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Heather Sue Collier's Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Cris | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Principled, compassionate and aggressive representation

HIGHLY recommend Heather in any family law matter. She operates with integrity and compassion while aggressively representing her clients. She is an outstanding negotiator and litigator. Her depth of knowledge, her exhaustive preparation and her attention to detail are exceptional - characteristics t...hat proved invaluable in my divorce case. I also appreciated her awareness of the legal costs and her judgment on when costs outweighed the potential benefits to me. An outstanding lawyer in every way!

Posted by Amy | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend Heather!!

Heather Collier agreed to represent me in my divorce case after I unexpectedly parted ways with my attorney whom I had been working with for a year. I was very upset and overwhelmed but I quickly realized it was a blessing in disguise that Heather would be taking over my case. She listened to what I... wanted to accomplish in my divorce agreement and was able to lead me in a direction that would settle my case. She explained thoroughly where I should expect to compromise and pushed in the areas that would help me and my children. She came up with creative solutions instead of taking the easier road and didn’t push me to agree with anything that I didn’t completely understand. Heather and her team responded to every email and phone call almost immediately and constantly updated me on my case. Going through a divorce is extremely emotional and the process isn’t easy, but Heather’s professionalism and attention to detail, combined with her big heart and sensitivity, was a perfect combination to get my case settled. She is very smart, has great negotiating skills, has a great rapport with opposing counsel and knows how to get the job done. Without hesitation, I would recommend Heather to anyone in need of a family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Responsive Family Attorney

Heather Collier handled my divorce. I was a new mom and had no idea what I was doing. To be honest, I was overwhelmed by everything at that time. At our consultation, Heather asked questions and did an excellent job of making me aware of things I had not even considered with regards to divorce and cu...stody. In addition, she really listened to me and helped ease my concerns. Heather was the only attorney I met with because she proved off the bat that she was professional, smart, and capable, but also sympathetic and understanding. Throughout the process, Heather and her legal assistant, Myesha, were responsive and continually updated me on the status of my case. When drafting and negotiating my agreement, Heather provided excellent recommendations and legal advice. My divorce ended up having to be filed in a different state. Heather connected me with another attorney that could process the filing for me. She stayed in touch until everything was complete. Additionally, my second attorney commented on how impressed he was with the divorce agreement I had; it was very much in my favor. While no divorce is easy, Heather made the process as painless as possible by being professional, smart, sympathetic, responsive, attentive, and focused on my case.

Posted by Veronica Lozano | April 17, 2015 | Family

A review for Heather Collier and the staff at Dragga, Hannon, Hessler & Willis

To Whom It May Concern: Going through family court has got to be one of the most stressful situations to experience. You have to make decisions that will affect you and your children’s everyday life. Heather Collier was recommended to me by a longtime friend. Once meeting Heather, I realized why sh...e was recommended. At our first meeting she was very welcoming and attentive. Soon I realized that, that was her personality. Every time I spoke to her, I felt as if I was her only client as she always recalled every detail of my case. She was very professional and honest about everything, she listened very attentively to what I wanted and my needs. If I did not feel comfortable with an arrangement, she would exhaust every other possibility, in order to come to a solution. At the same time when I needed to hear the hard truth, she would also lay it straight to me. I needed those nudges from her. Heather always gave me the feeling that I was in control and if I did not agree with something, then we would find another solution that I could agree with. The staff at Dragga, Hannon, Hessler & Willis is Fantastic. Everyone always has a smile, are professional and polite. Vanessa at the front desk always remembered me and Myesha is very well organized and very professional, I always felt that all of my confidential information was secure. During the course of my case there were several associates that helped with my case and every one of them was very friendly and helpful. I always felt well taken care of.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2015 | Alimony

Alimony case

Heather Collier is an excellent attorney. I hired her to handle my alimony case. She is highly respected, extremely knowledgeable, confident and compassionate. She helped me get through every aspect of a difficult alimony case. She communicated with me constantly and never failed to answer my que...stions no matter what time of day or night. After using 2 previous attorneys, she was the one who was on top of her game and kept me informed of every detail. She digs under every stone to get the best for her clients. She is not afraid to take on any other attorneys and is well respected by the court. Her colleagues at Dragga, Hannon, Hessler & Wills were also very knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend Heather for any family law issue.

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

26th Annual Professionalism Award, Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

2015

Top 50 Women Maryland, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Roberts Family Law LLC

2022 - 2024

Partner, Collier Florance Van Scoy LLC

2018 - 2021

Principal, Lerch Early & Brewer Chtd

2015 - 2018

Partner, Dragga Hannon Hessler & Wills LLP

2005 - 2015

Associate, Dragga Callahan Hannon & Hessler LLP

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, D.C. Superior Court, The Honorable John Ramsey Johnson

Associations

2004 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Member

2016 - 2017

Women's Bar Association of Maryland (Montgomery County chapter)

President

2015 - 2017

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Executive Committee Member

Education

2004

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Denison University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland Family Law Section Presentation

Alimony and Child Support Tax Issues--The Top 5 Things Divorce Lawyers Need to Know

Languages

English

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