Reviews

I hired Heather after I had the same lawyer for 3 plus years. I had been through a very nasty divorce, a revised parenting plan right after my divorce and battles over child support. I was trying to obtain passports for my children which my ex husband was not wanting to cooperate with. So that's when I hired Heather. I met with her one morning and right away I knew she was a good fit for me. She was not going to back down from my ex and was not afraid to rock the boat a little. She told me my case needed a change in tone and that's exactly what she did. She changed the tone of my case. In court she was very assertive and not going to take anyone's crap. The look on my ex husbands face was priceless. I think his eyeballs almost popped out of his head when she spoke. My other lawyer was very soft spoken and not very assertive, so he was used to pushing her around, but not Heather. She was not going to let that happen. She fought for me in court and it paid off. I ended up getting everything I wanted that day. I was amazed at her professionalism. I would totally recommend her, especially if you are in a really nasty divorce or custody battle. She and her staff guided me the entire way. Through countless emails and phone calls they were able to help me respond to my ex husbands emails in a way that would be positive for me in court. I think that is a huge factor when hiring a lawyer. You need their guidance that's why you hired them. At times I have felt very hopeless in my situation with my ex husband, but now I have more hope that the future will be better because of Heather's help.

The law office of Heather Bliss came into my life un-expectantly and it turned out to be a true blessing in disguise. I was facing a serious challenge. I was being falsely accused of some serious allegations by my ex-husband who is a police officer and in turn was facing an uphill battle. I was represented by a different attorney for years because my divorce was very contentious but I always felt underrepresented and felt bullied by my ex’s legal counsel. The moment I called Heather Bliss’s office, I knew I made a good decision. Her legal assistant, Jessica, was very professional and understanding of my situation and relayed the urgency of my case to Heather who then saw me the same day for a consultation which is unheard of. When I arrived to her office, Heather was pro-active and had already looked up information about my case. Her level of preparation and thoroughness was impressive. It was at the consultation that Heather immediately noticed that my ex had filed documentation with the court to fight for full custody with his false accusations. This of course sent me into a whirlwind of panic but Heather took charge immediately. I explained my situation to her and she listened with empathy, was very understanding and made me feel like I was not just another case. She made me feel like my difficult situation was just as important to her as it was to me. Heather succinctly and thoroughly advised me on the pros and cons of each course of action and broke down each step with concrete instructions. Throughout the process, Heather and her legal team were quick to respond to any questions that I may have and kept me informed every step of the way. Heather is very knowledgeable about the law, detail-oriented and aggressive when she needs to be to fight for what is right. Heather’s professionalism, thorough preparation with her cases and attention to legal details are exemplified in the court room where her effective communication skills, assertiveness and confidence show through. I have no doubt that Heather’s expertise and passion for fighting for her clients allowed me to win my case, regain control of my life and put my mind at ease during a very stressful and challenging time. If I could do it all over again, I would have retained Heather from the beginning to avoid all the problems that surfaced because I was not represented properly from the get go. Nevertheless, I am happy and relieved to have finally found an attorney that is invested in her clients, personable and knowledgeable of legal details. Rest assured that you will be in very good hands if you have the law office of Heather Bliss on your side.

I had the pleasure to work with Heather and her team for over a year as we slogged through the myriad details of my 24 year marriage, separation and ultimate divorce. First and foremost Heather is a listener. She pays thoughtful attention to what you have to say. By that I mean, should you begin to digress or stray from the subject at hand, she has the ability to tactfully bring you back on point so as not to waste your investment in her time. More importantly, after you have provided her with, what you may feel are, salient and pertinent points, she intuitively asks questions that strike through the emotion and get directly to the heart of the case. Again, this saves you on your investment, in both your and her time. Throughout each of your conferences, Heather continually inquires as to whether she has a correct understanding of what you are saying and if you are comfortable with the progression and direction that she and the case are taking. Heather takes a team approach when she takes you on as a client. She sets extremely high expectations for herself, her paralegal and legal assistant in their handling of your case. From my standpoint, when her client is an involved participant with her team, efficiency improves, which in turn, increases the possibilities of a successful outcome. This means, again from my point of view, that when you approach Heather for representation, “have your ducks in a row.” Meaning, that if you want to keep costs to a minimum and have the greatest possibility for a positive outcome in your case, be proactive. When you show up for your initial consultation, first, and foremost, try to have your emotions in check. This will not only save time but in turn allow for insightful discussion of the facts. Next, have with you, your estimate of assets and liabilities along with a basic idea of the outcome you wish to see in your case. Finally, Heather will explain in depth and in understandable language, the facts of your case, possible strategies and anticipated outcome. She will take whatever time it takes to make sure you understand the ramifications, both legal and personal, of any decision you may make. Even if she does not fully agree with your decision after you have been explained the pros and cons, she will, relentlessly fight to get the best outcome possible for you in light of the informed decision you have made. This attorney will never contact you unless she truly has something to communicate. Again, keeping costs down. Of course, should you require a more hands on approach, Heather and her team are definitely capable of accommodating your needs. Her years of experience are showcased in her insightful and direct communications both with her client, staff and opposing counsel. A divorcing of two people who, at one time, truly loved one another is never an emotionless or easy process. With her many years of experience in this field of law, Heather’s skillset helps to keep things in perspective and she delivers information, whether good or bad, in a factual non-emotional manner that allows her client to make an informed and intelligent decision. I hope that this review of Heather Z. Bliss will help you in your decision to retain her for your legal needs. You will not be disappointed by Heather and her team. Sincerely, Client of a successful outcome

Heather is an amazing attorney!!!! She took over my divorce (custody, child support) case with only a couple of weeks to review before the 1st hearing. At every hearing/meeting, I felt completely secure in her skills (it was very interesting to just sit back and watch her do her thing). My ex used the legal system & various government services (filed motions just to file them, petitioned for a protection order against me, filed a CPS report) to harass me throughout the entire process and Heather helped me remain calm and handled every situation as it came with professionalism, tack and he utmost skill. She provided sound and realistic advice at every turn. Quite frankly, through her guidance during this process, I feel I grew as a person. I felt very blessed to have her represent me.

I highly recommend Heather as your attorney!! My x-husband worked with his family business and hid money to make it look as though we made very little. In mediation Heather would not back down and made sure I walked away with what I rightfully deserved. She knew exactly how to handle my situation. She is very confident in her ability and every time I spoke with her I knew my case was in good hands. She truly wanted the best for me and cared. She pointed out things that I would not have thought of and how the decisions I made today would affect me and my children in the future. I feel very lucky to have stumbled across Heather; I know that my case would not have had the outcome it did if I had used anyone else!

First of all, Heather was recommended to me by other attorney’s outside of Pierce county speaking to her level of respect with in the world of law. Heather Bliss was among this short list of recommendations. I had met with another attorney who made me feel like they were not interested in me or my situation. Then I met with Heather. I instantly felt at ease. Heather gave me so many more options giving me hope that my problems weren’t so giant sized. Her and her staff responded quickly with each concern. Heather cares deeply about her clients, sets goals, takes action to reach those goals, and with her depth of experience she is able to adapt to whatever comes her way during the journey to closure in a divorce. Heather represented me in my divorce, keeping me grounded along the way with a very difficult Ex-husband who was representing himself and who had created many hurdles. Heather treated him with respect and applied the appropriate amount of pressure to solve the matters at hand. It is clear to me that Heather has the respect of her colleagues and a great reputation with the Judges. I am glad I had her on my side in the court room! Heather won every case for me and was a huge support to me in that difficult time. She is compassionate and an excellent attorney. I would and HAVE referred friends – she is the one you want by your side.

Heather Bliss is upfront and honest. She does not waste your money chasing things that are not important or things that are not realistic. I appreciate her honesty and attention to detail and it is clear she is highly respected by her peers in the courtroom. She truly cares about what is best for your child and leaves nothing unattended to. I refer her any chance I get as I know they will be in good hands. She is a person will realistic expectations, integrity and is very sharp. Highly recommend!

I was referred to Heather by a friend. I contacted her about custody of my son. Heather did an excellent job for me. Her and her staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. I will definately be using Heather again with my future issues and would definately recommend her.

I came to Heather because my Mother actually used her at the same time for her divorce. Originaly I had chosen to use a different lawyer but went through three before I decided to try Heather. She not only contacted me and always had some one to answer my questions (the most amazing assistant, Kim Parsons!!!!) but she helped put all my fears to rest by telling me the truth of everything and having a plan of action for whatever type of outcome there could be. She has been there for me through thick and thin. She has helped me with my divorce, child support, spousal maintence, child custody, educational battles and she even had to handle my enraged exhusband calling and harassing her & her employees! She won every case for me and has been a very big support system for me and my family through all this. Without Heather and Kym I don't know how things would have faired. In fact, they are jokingly referred to as my BFFs since there are weeks that I have to speak with them constantly.

After getting no where with another well known Tacoma attorney I met with Heather. She stuck with me through the thick and thin of an unusual case with my ex and our children. She is very knowledgeable and conducts herself with excellence in the court room. She is very highly respected and polished. I would highly recommend her--and have friends who have since used her and are very happy with her services.

I was referred to Heather by a previous client of hers. Heather is a very compassionate individual and an excellent lawyer. I had sought advise from numerous attorneys over the years about getting custody of my son and all of them made me feel hopeless and unimportant. When I met with Heather for the first time, it was like a breath of fresh air! I had actually met a lawyer who really seemed to care and made me feel like something could be done about my son's current situation. My son has been in my custody for going on a year now and we are very close to finalizing my litigation. Having Heather by my side has made an extremely stressful time in my life bearable.

I had Ms. Bliss as my lawyer 5 months ago for my divorce. Compassionate and caring for myself and my grown children...Her expertise in the field of family law was extremely helpful for me to sort out my issues and concerns...Appointments were timely; follow-ups were by email or phone calls...3 assistants were readily available to also answer questions or to pass along your concerns...No suprises and I appreciated the professionalism during this trying time...I reconciled with my husband and dismissed my lawyer and kudos to them for their help!