Meet Heather Dyer

Attorney

Heather Dyer
Heather Dyer (She/Her), Attorney
Heather Dyer
Heather Dyer (She/Her), Attorney

Biography

Certifiedspecialist

Experience

With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Heather Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family and juvenile law including prenuptial agreements, divorce, dissolution, collaborative divorce, legal separation, custody, establishment of parental rights and responsibilities, child and spousal support, Civil Protection Orders, adoption, grandparent’s rights, third-party custody, LGTBQ family rights, name changes, juvenile dependency, neglect and abuse cases and juvenile delinquency matters.
Since 2002, she has served as a Guardian ad Litem for hundreds of minors advocating for their best interest in custody matters in both family and juvenile courts. Heather serves as a mediator for any type of legal matter. Since 2015, Attorney Dyer represents less than four percent of Ohio lawyers as an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Family Law Specialist.
Heather strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized attention and individualized guidance. She can provide the best strategy for negotiated resolutions, contentious cases or collaborative matters. She will be there every step of the way, fighting for you and finding viable solutions.
Heather primarily serves clients in Summit, Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark, Lake and Geauga counties.

Personal

Heather is originally from Central Ohio. After graduating from college, she migrated to Florida to enjoy the sunshine and attend law school, eventually returning to Northeast Ohio to practice law and raise her family- Jett (20), Thalia (19) and Rory (15). She resides in Akron with her youngest son and when she isn’t following to the gym and ballfields, she can be found hiking the amazing local parks and trails or following the diverse music scene. 

Education

  • J.D., University of Florida, Class of 2002
  • B.A. in Business and Organizational Communications, Honors Student, University of Akron, Akron, OH, Class of 1998
  • Finding Words, Forensically Trained, Ohio Secretary of State, 2005
  • Specialized Family/Divorce Mediation, 2013
  • Collaborative Law Divorce, Center for Principled Family Advocacy, 2013

Admitted to Practice

  • State of Ohio

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