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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 a 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
  • AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
  • AVVO Rated 10

Civic and Pro-Bono 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

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
  • 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
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association - Family Law Section, Board of Trustees, Member, 2003 to 2005
  • 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 - Young Lawyers Section, Secretary, 2000 to 2004
  • American Bar Association, Member

Current Employment Position

  • Shareholder