Heather Forrler

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      Heather Forrler

      Silverdale, Washington
      20 years of experience

      Biography

      Attorney Heather Forrler is the Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S., a Kitsap County based law firm located in Silverdale and serving all of the county’s local communities, including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Seabeck, Kingston, Hansville, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island and surrounding areas. She provides legal advice, consulting and full legal representation as an Estate Planning Attorney, Family Law Attorney, Divorce Lawyer as well as supporting new business startup and incorporation, including serving as Registered Agent for domestic corporations registered with the Secretary of State in Washington State.

      Attorney Forrler started in the legal field as a legal assistant in 1996. She worked first for a family law attorney, then for a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney. While in law school, Heather interned with a Personal Injury firm. She argued two cases in the Court of Appeals between May and July of her third year, passed the bar exam on the first sitting, and was sworn in in October of 2002. Ms. Forrler practiced personal injury until 2006, at which time she went to work with an estate planning attorney and studied family law. In 2008, Ms. Forrler began practicing family law, primarily uncontested cases, which quickly lead to representing divorce clients in contested matters.

      Ms. Forrler’s experience with family law includes going through two divorces personally, working as a legal assistant, and as an attorney. With her personal experience, she understands the emotional needs of her clients, and serves with personal empathy, integrity, and efficiency. She understands, and helps her clients understand, the vital importance of preserving any positive aspects of the couple’s relationship with each other, especially when children are involved.

      Ms. Forrler is a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and Kitsap County Bar Association, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

      Practice Areas

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Estate Planning

      Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

      Business Law

      Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

      Arbitration & Mediation

      Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Fees

      • Credit Cards Accepted - 3% fee
      • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Consultations are provided at a discounted, flat rate of $100.00 per hour.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Washington, Washington State Bar Association, ID Number: 32744, Since 2002

      Languages

      English

      Professional Experience

      Managing Attorney, Founder Compass Legal Services, P.S.

      Year: 2014 - Current

      Description: Compass Legal Services, P.S. is a multi-practice law firm serving clients throughout Kitsap County and beyond. Our practice includes 3 attorneys practicing in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense and Business Startup/Incorporation.

      Professional Associations

      Washington State Bar Association &nbsp# 32744 Member (Current)

      Awards

      • Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

        Sound Publishing 2019.0

        Note: Central Kitsap County readers' choice.

      • Best of Central Kitsap- Attorney

        Sound Publishing 2018.0

        Note: Central Kitsap County reader's choice.

      Education

      • University of Washington B.A. (1991) | Psychology

        Year: 1986 - 1991

      • Seattle University School of Law J.D. (2002) | Law

        Year: 1999 - 2002

      Certifications

      • Certified Mediator: Kitsap Disupte Resolution Center 2009

      Websites

      https://clsps.net

      Compass Legal Services, P.S. Website

      Compass Legal Services P.S.

      Address:

      9481 Bayshore Drive NW Ste 202, Silverdale, WA 98383

      phone no.

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