Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 18 Shulman Rogers Attorneys for 2023
August 18, 2022
POTOMAC, Md., Aug, 18 2022 – Eighteen Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® […]
Recognizing that many people meet Heather Mehigan during times of significant personal and family turmoil, her legal insight and sincerity puts them at ease. A tireless advocate for her clients, she assesses the circumstances of each matter and then works collaboratively with all parties to affect the best possible resolution. Heather instills a sense of confidence in her clients, and opposing counsel respect her fair and firm efforts to achieve consensus.
Her areas of focus include fiduciary litigation matters such as guardianship of adults and minors, elder law and trust and estate litigation. Heather has substantial experience in a full range of family law matters including complex issues related to business and property valuations, division of marital property and custody and visitation issues. A shareholder in the Commercial Litigation Department, her fine work and reputation led to her appointment as Chair of the Divorce and Family Law Practice Group, as well as a position on the Firm’s Strategic Planning Committee.
Heather also assists families in unique and challenging circumstances regarding issues related to disabled adults and individuals suffering from mental health issues. In addition to her fiduciary and family law practice, she regularly advises social workers, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists regarding personal and business issues. She has advised therapists regarding a range of legal issues including responding to subpoenas, best practices and Board complaints. In addition, Heather advises healthcare professionals regarding the ethical issues and pitfalls of virtual or telemedicine best practices.
Heather is currently a member of the Montgomery County Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association’s Judicial Selections Committee, and she previously served as an officer of the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association. She recently served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington, and formerly was a Board Officer and Trustee of Caring Matters for more than 15 years.
As a testament to the successful results she achieves for her clients, Heather has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, and she has been named to the Washingtonian Magazine Top Divorce Attorneys list.
Prior to joining Shulman Rogers, Heather was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Lenore R. Gelfman in the Circuit Court for Howard County, Maryland.
August 18, 2022
POTOMAC, Md., Aug, 18 2022 – Eighteen Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® […]
October 25, 2021
POTOMAC, Md. (October 25, 2021) – 8 Shulman Rogers lawyers have been named Top Attorneys for 2021 by Bethesda Magazine. Recognized […]
December 14, 2020
December 6, 2019
Eight Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers or 2020 Maryland Rising Stars list.
December 11, 2018
POTOMAC, Md., December 11, 2018 — Nine Shulman Rogers attorneys have been named to the 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers and […]
December 10, 2015
POTOMAC, Md., December 10, 2015 — Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2016 […]
December 18, 2014
Shulman Rogers is pleased to announce the following attorneys were named to the 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers listing: Jay M. […]
January 20, 2010
The law firm of Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather L. […]
January 20, 2010
The law firm of Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather L. […]
March 16, 2009
Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A. is pleased to announce that Heather L. Mehigan has been appointed to the […]