About David Scott Heier Esq
Practicing law since 1979
Licensed to practice in all courts in Ohio and
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Claims Court
Practice Areas
Divorce
Family Law
Juvenile Law
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Attorney, Heier Law Office | 1985-Current |
| Private law practice concentrating on divorce, family and juvenile law. Practice includes divorce, dissolution, separation, child custody, visitation, shared parenting, spousal support, enforcement and modification of court orders. |
| Assistant City Attorney, City of Upper Arlington, Ohio | 1983-1985 |
| Drafted new laws for consideration and passage by the city council to ammend or modify the city's municipal code. Researched and drafted legal memorandum for the city manager and other administrative department directors and city council. Drafted and reviewed city contracts and legal documents. Provided legal advice to the city council and administration. Represented the city in labor negotiations with the police and fire fighters unions. Created the city's first mediation program for neighborhood disputes. |
| Staff Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps | 1980-1983 |
| Defense Counsel representing marines and sailors in General and Special Courts-Martial. Also represented clients in Navy-Marine Corps Administrative Discharge Board hearings. Served as legal counsel for service members, dependents and retired personnel in divorce and family law matters in California state courts. |
Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| University of Dayton School of Law - University of Dayton | Law and Philosophy | J.D. (1979) | 1979 |
| Honors: First joint degree candidate with M.A. in philosophy and J.D. |
| Activities: Student Representative to the Faculty Academic Affairs Committee (2nd and 3rd year). |
| Details: USMC JAG prosecutor (summer 1978)
Commissioned 2nd Lt USMC (summer 1977) |