About David
Biography
You need an experienced attorney for a high conflict divorce case. Custody of your children and a fair division of property are the critical issues to any divorce. My practice is all divorce and family law. You also have the benefit of my experience as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran where I served as a Judge Advocate on active duty and as an infantry company commander and battalion adjutant in the reserves. As an Assistant City Attorney, elected member to City Council, and other public service, I know the dedication it takes to represent people. For our community, my primary interest is in good government and efficient use of public resources. For you as my client, my primary goal is to achieve your objectives and to secure a better future for you and your family.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
40 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
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Licensed in Ohio for 46 years
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Acquired: 1979
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David Scott Heier's Reviews
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Posted by Lindsey | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Experienced and Professional
David Heier was very professional and demonstrated expert legal knowledge and negotiating skills. His experience and expertise resulted in a highly successful resolution of my legal matter. I highly recommend his legal services.
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A real Pit bull!
I was very impressed by David and the results that came out of him representing me in my divorce this past year. He would not back down and fought long and hard for me. I am very thankful and grateful. Thank you, David.
Posted by James | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hired him for my divorce
I paid him a $5,500 retainer. After approximately 4 months he had not even had my now ex-wife served. He didn’t answer phone calls or respond back to voice mails or emails. He never sent me any itemized bills. He has still not given any of my $5,500 back. I am now in the process of going through th...
David Heier
Replied last August 21, 2024Following a free phone consultation, this client later arranged for an office meeting to hire me on a divorce case. After we met, we had a little difficulty receiving all the divorce information for the required forms, but finally worked through that. We had been in communication as there are 26 emails in my file. Some of those emails were from the client's sister rather than the client. Due to client confidentiality, it is not permitted for me to communicate with third-parties about my client's case without the permission of the client, which I did not have. My phone records have no record of any phone calls to or from the phone number in our client file. If there were phone conversations, it was with a different phone number than the one that was given to me by the client. During the COVID epidemic all our cases were placed on hold. Courts were closed. Online court appearances were beginning to be introduced. Office meetings with clients were limited. We had an overflow of client cases to work through. I should not have taken on any additional cases until the backlog was significantly reduced. That was my mistake. But because I had already had a previous phone consultation with this client, I decided to accept the case. There is no email or record of a phone call from my client terminating my services prior to the filing of the divorce. When the divorce papers were emailed to the client after being filed, the client emailed back and that is when the client first informed me that my services were terminated. I then was required to cancel the service of process. In the email, the client instructed me not to have any contact. Because I knew the client was living with a relative, I had no way of confirming the client's current address. The funds are waiting to be distributed. I've called and left a message and I'm waiting to hear back from the client. Anytime there is a breakdown of communication with a client I will always take full responsibility.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
You will regret hiring him as your lawyer
I hired him for a divorce/custody case and spent over $20,000 to be bullied, gaslit and lied to, to save him time from actually doing his job and giving me proper due diligence. He violated the rules of Professional Conduct throughout the whole process and now have another lawyer (and spending more ...
David Heier
Replied last August 21, 2024I admit that I stated to my client in an email that "you are such a good mother," when replying to parenting plan conflicts she was having with the father. I'm astounded with how this could be interpreted as misogynist. I've never lied to a client and have no clue where this is coming from. I don't know what gaslit means or what that refers to here either. I don't bully clients. I give clients advice based upon my experience, knowledge of the courts and Judges, opposing attorney, the law, and the facts of the case. A client has a right to reject my advice regarding specific terms of settlement. In the rare case where the client's position is not reasonably attainable and they are making a decision that is not in their best interest and is contrary to my advice, I have the client sign a statement explaining my advice and the reasons why. It also includes the client's position and states that the client wishes to proceed contrary to my legal advice. After the client rejected the opposing party's offer and my advice to accept it, a court hearing was required for a decision by the Referee. Not surprisingly the result was less than the offer by the opposing side in the negotiations. I tried to convince my client to make the right decision to accept a settlement offer rather than risk receiving less in a trial. I was correct in my advice, but it was ignored. Then Immediately upon the parties signing their parenting plan, conflicts arose between the parties. It is unusual for parents to negotiate terms of a parenting plan, sign it, and then immediately want to litigate it. After the divorce, either party can file in the Family Court if the parenting plan isn't working. They can't litigate it in the divorce once it's signed and filed. No divorce lawyer is going to completely satisfy every client they serve. I must accept that.
Posted by JOSHUA | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
All I wanted was a divorce
I hired David in 2021 to handle my divorce I paid him over 2000 dollars . At first he seemed focused and eager to help but after a few months he stopped responding to me he stopped working on my divorce I just left the county clerk's office and they told me that he hasn't submitted anything I'm at m...
David Heier
Replied last August 21, 2024This is someone who I consider a good client. The opposing side represented themselves and at first was uncooperative. We started out not even having her address. When there is a house, retirement, custody and visitation and child support to work out, and a preliminary legal problem, it takes some time. We had to go to court to secure an agreement. It did take some extra time for the separation agreement to be drafted and signed. After an agreement is signed and filed, there is a 60-day deadline in which the remaining final documents are filed with the court. I was remiss in not communicating that with my client. The documents were completed within the deadline. It was my pleasure to represent this client.
David Scott Heier's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Heier is widely respected by his peers and is excellent attorney and I certainly endorse him as an attorney to meet your legal needs."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
1993
Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, 1993-1994, 4th Edition, Marquis Who's Who
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Attorney, Heier Law Office
1983 - 1985
Assistant City Attorney, City of Upper Arlington, Ohio
1980 - 1983
JAG, U.S. Marine Corps
Associations
2016 - Present
Ontario County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sentenced to only 8 years in prison for murder
Education
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
MA - Masters
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Child Custody
N/A
Dividing Military Retirement in Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I legally be separated/divorced from my brain-dead spouse?
29 Mar 2013
Can the police interview a minor without a parent present?
03 Apr 2013
Can my ex husband be prosecuted for making false accusations against me to the police and CPS?
20 Dec 2012