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.
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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 James | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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...
Following 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 Chris | September 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Custody case
David was excellent in dealing with my case. He is very straight forward and to the point where most attorneys I feel would go on a tangent. He made sure we stayed on point and focused. As a result we were able to win our case and granted what we wanted. He was very professional both inside and outsi...
Posted by Bill | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Recommend
Mr. Heier is very knowledgeable in Family Law and truly cares about his clients outcome. Mr. Heier responded to my concerns even during evenings and weekends. In my case, Mr. Heier negotiated a settlement that saved me thousands of dollars.
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
David won my custody case
I had to hire David due to a conflict of interest with my own attorney. He helped me win my case with his excellent negotiating skills, assertiveness and years of experience in family law. He knew my best interests, what my desired outcome was, and what my strong and weak points were as far as argume...
"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
1993
Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, 1993-1994, 4th Edition, Marquis Who's Who
1986 - Present
Attorney, Heier Law Office
1983 - 1985
Assistant City Attorney, City of Upper Arlington, Ohio
1980 - 1983
JAG, U.S. Marine Corps
2016 - Present
Ontario County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sentenced to only 8 years in prison for murder
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
MA - Masters
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Child Custody
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Dividing Military Retirement in Divorce
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