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Heather M Strickland
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Biography
A Fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Heather M. Strickland is a native Tucsonan and has been practicing adoption, assisted reproduction and family law in Arizona since 2005. Ms. Strickland represents birth parents and adoptive parents throughout the adoption process according to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. In addition, Ms. Strickland helps couples and individuals build their families through egg, sperm and embryo donation agreements, gestational carrier matters and pre-birth or parentage orders. Ms. Strickland has extensive litigation experience including contested adoptions, maternity/paternity issues, termination of parental rights, divorce, child custody, and child support.
She is proud to be recognized as a 2017 Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) for her dedication to positive child welfare practices.
The Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys is a professional organization of approximately 420 members who are experts in the areas of adoption and assisted reproduction law. Membership to the Academy is offered only after meeting their extensive experience criteria and rigorous screening process. In addition, Ms. Strickland is a proud member of the State Bar of Arizona, Pima County Bar Association, Arizona Women Lawyers Association, Military Spouse JD Network, and American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She graduated from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2004 and from Smith College in 1997.
Practice Areas
Adoptions, Domestic Adoptions, Interstate Adoptions, Stepparent Adoptions, Grandparent and Relative Adoptions, Foster Care Adoptions, Special Needs Adoptions, Adult Adoptions, LGBT Adoptions and Family Formation, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation, Embryo Donation, Gestational Carrier Matters, Maternity/Paternity and Pre-birth or Parentage Orders
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Licensed in Arizona for 20 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2005
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Location
MYERSSTRICKLAND PLLC
3180 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85716-2808
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Cindy | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Trusted, Incredible Attorney
I came to Heather with a difficult legal parenting case. I was the non-biological mom of my son and had no legal standing and few options. Heather was very good at explaining the options both the risks and the upsides. We attempted one path and were unsuccessful, however Heather did not give up. ...
Posted by Scott | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Outstanding Lawyer
Made our adoption process very smooth. Had all paperwork processed promptly and efficiently. We loved working with her from the beginning all the way through the adoption process.
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
American Surrogacy
I would recommend any resident in AZ to utilize Heather Strickland as their attorney when it comes to the surrogacy process. Whether it be representing the potential surrogate or intended parents. She is knowledgeable with AZ laws and the AZ court systems, professional and has a great sense of urgen...
Posted by Amy | June 24, 2015 | Estate Planning
Personable, knowledgeable and easy to work with
Heather provided knowledge and foresight as my husband and I were trying to make plans for our future together. She provided calm, rational advice and kept things moving along in a timely manner (even when other lawyers were not following through). I would recommend Heather to other couples and fam...
Heather M Strickland's Lawyer Endorsements
"Heather Strickland is a wonderful person and an excellent attorney. I have worked with Heather for almost 10 years. Over the years, we have had many cases together and in each of those cases, I have seen her dedication to her clients, her impressive work ethic, and her command of the law."
"Heather is a fantastic lawyer, and an asset to the profession."
"Heather Strickland is an excellent adoption attorney. I have been an adoption attorney for 30 years and I have had the opportunity to work with attorneys in most states in the union. Recently, I worked with Heather Strickland on a number of adoption proceedings. She was excellent. She is knowledgeable, practical, and punctual. She was very accessible. When I needed to speak to Heather, she was available. When she said she would do something, it got done right away. There were occasions when I would contact Heather to see if she would do something for us and we found that she had already done it. I highly recommend Heather Strickland to anyone needing attorney services relating to adoption where she practices. I look forward to working with her in the future."
"Heather Strickland is an excellent attorney with expertise in adoption and surrogacy. She is professional, knowledgable and has an impeccable reputation. I endorse Heather Strickland."
"Heather is a wonderful adoption professional! She is a highly skilled attorney with a very in depth knowledge of the law. I always appreciate Heather's collaborative nature and her passion for adoption!"
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Heather in a recent adoption case. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional and all around wonderful to work with. I would, and do, recommend Heather for any adoption matter."
"Heather is approachable, thoughtful and bright. She brings not just expertise but a passion for adoption work. The Tucson legal community and the families who live here are lucky to have a resource like Heather."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Angel in Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)
2008
Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Volunteer Lawyers Program
2007
Top Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
2006
Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Volunteer Lawyer Program
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, MYERSSTRICKLAND, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Partner, MYERSSTRICKLAND, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Owner, Heather M. Strickland, PC
2006 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Karp & Weiss, PC
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney/Law Clerk, Kathleen A McCarthy & Associates
Associations
2016 - Present
Arizona Adoption CoalitionMember
2015 - Present
Military Spouse JD NetworkMember
2015 - Present
American Society for Reproductive MedicineMember
2014 - Present
Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction AttorneysFellow
2005 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2005 - Present
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Southern Arizona chapter)Member
Education
2004
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Smith College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Women's Salon Series
Family Formation in the 21st Century
2017
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
ART and Arizona Law
2017
Rights of Children, University of Arizona College of Law
Adoption Law in Arizona
2017
Families for Private Adoption Fall Workshop
Successful Adoption Workshop
2017
Familes for Private Adoption Spring Workshop
Successful Adoption Workshop
2017
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Southern Arizona chapter)
Third Party Reproduction and the Challenges When Medical Advances Outpace the Law
2016
Rights of Children and Adolescents, University of Arizona College of Law
Adoption & Identity
2016
Pima County Bar Association Family Law Review
Same-Sex Couple Adoptions
2016
NBI Live Seminar
Adoption Law: Start to Finish
2016
Family Law Course, University of Arizona College of Law
ARTs and Arizona Law
2016
Family & Juvenile Law Association Speaker Series, University of Arizona College of Law
Assisted Reproductive Technology and Arizona Law
2015
Family & Juvenile Law Association Speaker Series, University of Arizona College of Law
Assisted Reproduction in the 21st Century
2010
State Bar of Arizona Continuing Legal Education
Ins & Outs of Building a Family: Adoption & Family Law Conference
2009
State Bar of Arizona Advanced Family Law Seminar
Military Benefits & Programs for Family Law Practitioners
2009
Presentation for JAG Officers
Top Myths of Military Divorces: A Primer on Arizona Family Law
2008
Pima County Bar Assosciation Continuing Legal Education
SCRA, USFSPA, UCMJ and UCCJEA?: Military Family Law Issues
Publications
2017
Successful Private Adoptions, Families for Private Adoption
Arizona Editor, "The Adoption Book"
Languages
English