$ 350-375 per hour
PRO
also known as Heather L Orkney
Virtual Consultation Available
I have a passion for my work. My goal is to get my clients their desired results without breaking the bank. I have two young children of my own. Therefore, I have a personal understanding of the toll family law litigation has on my clients and their families. I always keep this information in mind as I am working on behalf of my clients.
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Practice Areas
19 years
$ 350-375 per hour
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
28 Client Reviews
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Posted by Eric | April 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Smart, Pragmatic, No-nonsense Family Law Attorney
It was a great comfort to have Heather as my lawyer to guide me through an at-times difficult dissolution involving kids and a business. I am an attorney myself and Heather was recommended to me by multiple trusted friends and colleagues. I found her to be knowledgeable, competent, experienced, and s...
Posted by Rebekah | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
I hired Heather to represent me when I was in the middle of an emotional and contested separation. My case involved many moving parts, including a spouse in the military, a military deployment and subsequent relocation, a long distance child custody agreement, and my own personal out of state reloca...
Posted by Brooke | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional, personable, and honest.
Heather is an amazing family law attorney. Her attention to detail, honest feedback, and genuine concern for her clients was critical to keeping me grounded throughout a very emotional and challenging time. As a military member separating from another military member, achieving balance for our fami...
Posted by Gemma | April 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Very efficient
Heather handled my divorce very efficiently. It was almost effortless on my part. She is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I did not have to face my ex husband as Heather handled everything for me from having the papers signed all the way to the court appearance. She helped me navigate th...
Posted by Lisa | December 30, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce and Child Custody
I highly recommend Heather as a divorce attorney. She helped me navigate through the final stages of my divorce, and avoid trial. She is ethical, trustworthy and knowledgeable, and provides practical advice to complex issues which in the end helps to avoid unnecessary legal battles and legal costs....
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather was my opposing counsel on a very contentious and unusual matter. She did an excellent job advocating for her client, both in writing and orally, and was able to advocate while being respectful of all parties involved."
"I have worked with Heather in the area of family law for many years. Aside from being able to bounce case theories off each other, I have also felt completely comfortable referring my clients to her that can no longer afford my services or who might be a better fit for her. Heather is a highly experienced and esteemed colleague and I endorse her."
"I have worked with Heather on several matters. She exhibits a level of professionalism to which others should strive, while maintaing the ability to advocate effectively on behalf of her clients. I have also looked to Heather for suggestions in resolving legal questions, and I place a high value on her advice. I endorse this lawyer."
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2015
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2014
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2011 - Present
Partner, Hay & Swann PLLC
2007 - 2010
Associate, Hay Law Firm, P.S.
2004 - 2005
Legal Intern, CT State's Attorneys' Office
2023 - Present
TacomaProBono Community Lawyers Foundation BoardMember
2019 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, TacomaProBono CommitteeChair
2017 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Volunteer Legal Services CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2023 - 2024
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident
2022 - 2023
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2022 - 2023
TacomaProBono Community Lawyers Foundation BoardPresident
2021 - 2022
Tacoma Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers Judicial Qualifications CommitteeCo-chair
2018 - 2019
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Volunteer Legal Services CommitteeCo-Chair
2015 - 2016
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2013 - 2014
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law SectionTrustee
2009 - 2016
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Bar Convention CommitteeMember
2007 - 2016
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
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