Heather R. Dyer

With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters.

Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist.

Attorney Dyer 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.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Organizational Communications as an honors student at the University of Akron, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida in 2002. She is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association. Attorney Dyer has served as a mediator and is also certified in Collaborative Divorce.

Attorney Dyer 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 a family. She resides in Akron with her youngest child.

Attorney Dyer serves clients in Summit, Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark, Lake and Geauga counties.

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Juvenile Law

• Adoption
• Custody

• Zoom

• Credit Cards Accepted

Ohio

Since 2005

Associate

Shur Law LLC

2023 - Current

Associate Attorney

Weisenburger Law Offices, LLC

2018 - 2023

Attorney & Mediator

Phillips & Mille, Co. LPA

2012 - 2018

Attorney

Heather R. Johnston Co., LPA

2008 - 2012

Volunteer CASA

CASA of Summit County

2002 - 2007

Acted as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and advocated for the best interests of abused, neglected and Dependent children of Summit County.

Staff Attorney & Attorney/GAL

Summit County Juvenile Court - CASA Department

2005 - 2006

Board of Trustees

Peninsula Library and Historical Society

2003 - 2006

Chair - Governance and Nominating Committee

University of Florida

J.D. | Law

1999 - 2002

Honors: Member, John Marshall Bar Association Treasurer, International Law Society Volunteer Legal Advocate, Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program

University of Akron

B.A. | Business and Organizational Communications

1992 - 1995

Honors: University Honors Student, Dean's List, National Honor's Society

Center for Principled Family Advocacy

Trained Collaborative Law Attorney

2013 - Current

Akron Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Current

Cleveland Bar Association

Member, Family Law Section

2013 - 2018

Certified Family Law Specialist

Ohio State Bar Association

Forensic Interviewer

Finding Words - Sponsored by State Atty. General's Office

Trained in Specialized Family & Juvenile Law Mediation (currently no certification available in Ohio)

Supreme Court of Ohio

Collaborative Law

Center for Principled Family Advocacy