Heather M. Young
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Practice Areas:
- Family Law/Domestic Relations
- Adoptions
- Alternate Dispute Resolution
Biography
Heather has practiced all areas of family law/domestic relations in Tacoma & Pierce County since her graduation in 1997, from Seattle University School of Law. When asked why she enjoys practicing family law Heather indicates that she enjoys getting to know her clients; she enjoys that family law touches on many areas of the law, from taxes, to businesses, to real estate, to behavioral health; she enjoys a challenge and, wants to help people navigate through a difficult time. Heather approaches family law with compassion and understanding. She likes to work cooperatively with opposing counsels and opposing parties, but is also a strong and zealous advocate when needed. Heather has been and is active in local and state bar associations, as well a local non-profit organizations. When not practicing law, Heather enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and cats. She enjoys gardening, traveling, and reading.
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, Washington
- J.D. - 1997
- Central Washington University
- B.A. - 1994
- Honors: magna cum laude
Bar Admission
- Washington, 1997
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2001
Honors
- Super Lawyers
- Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 50: Women Washington Super Lawyer
- AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
- AVVO Rated 10
Civic Activities
- Junior League of Tacoma, 2001 to Present
- Junior League of Tacoma, Treasurer, 2006 to 2008
- Junior League of Tacoma, Secretary, 2011 to 2012
- Junior League of Tacoma, Sustainer Advisory Council, 2011 to 2016
- Central Washington University, College of Arts & Humanities, Advisory Board, 2007 to 2012
- Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy, Auction Committee, 2015 to 2020
Past Positions
- Davies Pearson, Associate Attorney, 2000 to 2005
- Robert Taub & Associates, Associate Attorney, 1998 to 2000
Languages
- English
Fraternities or Sororities
- Phi Alpha Theta
Professional Associations
- Washington State Bar Association, Member
- Washington State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Member, 1997 to 2008
- Washington State Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Board of Trustees, Member, 2003 to 2006
- Washington State Bar Association - Family Law Section, Member
- Washington State Bar Association - Law Office Management Assistance Program, Member, 2006 to 2008
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association, Member
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, Member, 2011 to 2012
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Secretary Treasurer, 2019 to 2021
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, Board of Trustees, Member, 2003 to 2005
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section, Secretary, 2000 to 2004
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, Board of Trustees, Member, 2007 to 2009
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, Vice President, 2009 to 2010
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, President, 2010 to 2011
- Tacoma--Pierce County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section, Member
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section Trustee, 2011 to 2012
- American Bar Association, Member
Current Employment Position
- Shareholder