As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With this in mind, I work closely with my clients, helping them take small steps today to ensure a better tomorrow. In Estate Planning, for example, if you die without an estate plan, the State of Illinois will provide one for you. To avoid that result, we can work together to ensure that you decide what’s best for your assets, your livelihood and – most importantly – your loved ones.
I have more than 18 years of experience working with individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Lavelle Law, I worked as an associate in one of the largest multinational law firms in the world. If there is one thing that I have learned from my experience, it’s this: When it comes to you, your organization, or your family, there is no substitute for attention to detail. I am committed to understanding all details and aspects of my clients’ issues, and providing them with the highest level of service for their legal needs.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, IN (Thomas J. White Scholar 1997-1999)
- B.A., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN - Philosophy
Bar Certifications
- Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
Bar Association Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
Publications
- “Funding, Religion, and the Constitution: The 1999 Program of the AALS Section on Law and Religion,” 13 Notre Dame Journal of Law Ethics & Public Policy 239 (1999).
Media
Ms. Walser presented the webinar “Estate Planning is for Everyone – not just the rich and famous” in 2017. https://www.lavellelaw.com/estate-planning-everyone-not-just-rich-and-famous
In 2015, she presented “I Love You, But . . . How to Discuss the Estate Planning Topics No One Wants to Talk About” on the main stage at the Annual Symposium of the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota.
In 2014, she was a key speaker on estate planning issues at the Conference for Advanced Planning of the Financial Planning Association of Illinois.
Ms. Walser is a regular contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw
Community Involvement
Ms. Walser is a member of the Board of Trustees of the JourneyCare Foundation, which supports the largest nonprofit provider of palliative, supportive, and end-of-life care in Illinois. The operational side of JourneyCare serves nearly 3,000 adult and pediatric patients and their families each day. The JourneyCare Foundation was founded in 1992 to help JourneyCare to keep one of its most important promises: Never turn anyone away because of inability to pay. Heather has also served on the Foundation’s Development Committee, and on the Planned Giving Advisory Board for the Foundation.
Heather is a Founding Member of the Barrington Women’s Alliance Group and a member of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Walser volunteers for the Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive and formerly served as a Trustee on the Board of the District Fifteen Educational Foundation (now known as the One-Five Foundation).
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