
About Heather Dyer
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. 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. Awards and Honors Honors Finding Words, Forensically Trained, Ohio Secretary of State, 2005 Collaborative Law Divorce, Center for Principled Family Advocacy, 2013
Education
Legal Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2022
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Akron, Akron, OH, 1998
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: Honors Student
- Major: Business and Organizational Communications
- Finding Words, Forensically Trained, Ohio Secretary of State, 2005
- Collaborative Law Divorce, Center for Principled Family Advocacy, 2013
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- Specialties and Certifications
- Specialized Family/Divorce Mediation, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association
- Portage County Bar Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Heather Dyer |
| Firm | Shur Law |
| Address | 388 S. Main St., Ste. 440, Akron, OH 44311 |
| Phone | 513-813-2314 |
| Phone | 513-449-0990 |
| Website | shurlaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |