team-member

Heidi Risser

Charlotte, NC

Licensed for 28 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

I work with my clients to help their families avoid litigation and to find the best possible solution for that client's particular situation.  I believe litigation is not an ideal solution for family law problems, because it discourages open truth-telling and encourages hostility and polarization.  Also, litigation is usually costlier and more time consuming than when parites use collaborative methods to resolve their differences.  The benefits of Collaborative family law methods are that the parties share information and work together to find areas of commonality and solutions that will benefit the whole family.  When parties use collaborative methods, the parties dictate the timing, not the courts, and the process is private.   I also work with parents in high conflict custody situations to decrease the hostility and to help those parents effectively co-parent their children. This type of work is know as Parent Coordination.  I am a certified Parent Coordinator.  

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Heidi S. Risser PLLC319 South Sharon Amity RoadSuite 120Charlotte, NC, 28211319 South Sharon Amity RoadSuite 120Suite 120Charlotte, NC, 28211

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Linda
October 20, 2019

From the initial consultation to the final paperwork, Heidi was professional, knowledgeable, and patient. She explained every part of the process and, patiently, answered every question that I had. Throughout the entire process, she provided the status and explained to me what would be next. I would not hesitate to recommend Heidi to any of my friends that need similar services.

anonymous
June 27, 2019

Heidi is so easy to be with and explains everything so clearly. She is thorough and professional and also extremely honest about what she can and can't do if we agree to go through a collaborative divorce. She was incredibly communicative, always did what she said she was going to do in a timely manner and made what is naturally a very difficult situation that much easier. I didn't have to worry about anything.

anonymous
September 6, 2017

Heidi takes a very personal interest in her clients and gave great advice. Would recommend her to anyone.

Donna
June 26, 2017

Heidi was the best attorney I could imagine in my particular divorce experience. She advised me wisely all along the way with professional guidance but also compassion. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce.

Dan
June 9, 2017

Heidi was absolutely terrific through a difficult situation. Heidi was knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. With a high level of communication and direction I got through a divorce with very little added stress from the legal aspect. I highly recommend Heidi, she will not disappoint.

Terri
January 3, 2017

I worked with Heidi for over a year on my divorce. Not only was she patient but she was kind & kept my family in mind during this difficult time. She was very knowledgeable & kept costs to a minimum. Emails were quickly returned & legal jargon made simple. I would not hesitate to use Heidi Risser again for any legal matter.

Ben
November 30, 2016

I consulted with Heidi regarding my steps in resolving upheaval in raising my son with his mother. A great conversation was had and great advice was passed to me. Unfortunately the other side jumped the gun before we could work with Heidi. Heidi, a true professional, referred me to another attorney who was geared better towards the litigation my case was moving toward. I am deeply grateful to her for both her insight and referral. I will definitely use refer Heidi.

Yvonne
September 30, 2015

Heidi was great with helping to sort out all the details of my case. Once she had a clear understanding of the matter, she was diligent about making certain that my side was the case was heard. She worked hard to make sure we could settle without having to go to court. She is concerned about the person she is representing and making sure she does what's best for those involved. It was a pleasure working with her.

Steven
September 28, 2015

Heidi Risser was extremely professional and excellent at her profession. She made the whole process easy to understand and helped me get through it.

anonymous
December 17, 2014

Heidi did an excellent job with my divorce. She helped me during the process and provided excellent recommendations and feedback that helped me go through this very difficult time. I really appreciate her assistance and I highly recommend her services.

Linda
October 20, 2019

From the initial consultation to the final paperwork, Heidi was professional, knowledgeable, and patient. She explained every part of the process and, patiently, answered every question that I had. Throughout the entire process, she provided the status and explained to me what would be next. I would not hesitate to recommend Heidi to any of my friends that need similar services.

anonymous
June 27, 2019

Heidi is so easy to be with and explains everything so clearly. She is thorough and professional and also extremely honest about what she can and can't do if we agree to go through a collaborative divorce. She was incredibly communicative, always did what she said she was going to do in a timely manner and made what is naturally a very difficult situation that much easier. I didn't have to worry about anything.

anonymous
September 6, 2017

Heidi takes a very personal interest in her clients and gave great advice. Would recommend her to anyone.

Donna
June 26, 2017

Heidi was the best attorney I could imagine in my particular divorce experience. She advised me wisely all along the way with professional guidance but also compassion. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce.

Dan
June 9, 2017

Heidi was absolutely terrific through a difficult situation. Heidi was knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. With a high level of communication and direction I got through a divorce with very little added stress from the legal aspect. I highly recommend Heidi, she will not disappoint.

Terri
January 3, 2017

I worked with Heidi for over a year on my divorce. Not only was she patient but she was kind & kept my family in mind during this difficult time. She was very knowledgeable & kept costs to a minimum. Emails were quickly returned & legal jargon made simple. I would not hesitate to use Heidi Risser again for any legal matter.

Ben
November 30, 2016

I consulted with Heidi regarding my steps in resolving upheaval in raising my son with his mother. A great conversation was had and great advice was passed to me. Unfortunately the other side jumped the gun before we could work with Heidi. Heidi, a true professional, referred me to another attorney who was geared better towards the litigation my case was moving toward. I am deeply grateful to her for both her insight and referral. I will definitely use refer Heidi.

Yvonne
September 30, 2015

Heidi was great with helping to sort out all the details of my case. Once she had a clear understanding of the matter, she was diligent about making certain that my side was the case was heard. She worked hard to make sure we could settle without having to go to court. She is concerned about the person she is representing and making sure she does what's best for those involved. It was a pleasure working with her.

Steven
September 28, 2015

Heidi Risser was extremely professional and excellent at her profession. She made the whole process easy to understand and helped me get through it.

anonymous
December 17, 2014

Heidi did an excellent job with my divorce. She helped me during the process and provided excellent recommendations and feedback that helped me go through this very difficult time. I really appreciate her assistance and I highly recommend her services.

Linda
October 20, 2019

From the initial consultation to the final paperwork, Heidi was professional, knowledgeable, and patient. She explained every part of the process and, patiently, answered every question that I had. Throughout the entire process, she provided the status and explained to me what would be next. I would not hesitate to recommend Heidi to any of my friends that need similar services.

anonymous
June 27, 2019

Heidi is so easy to be with and explains everything so clearly. She is thorough and professional and also extremely honest about what she can and can't do if we agree to go through a collaborative divorce. She was incredibly communicative, always did what she said she was going to do in a timely manner and made what is naturally a very difficult situation that much easier. I didn't have to worry about anything.

anonymous
September 6, 2017

Heidi takes a very personal interest in her clients and gave great advice. Would recommend her to anyone.

Donna
June 26, 2017

Heidi was the best attorney I could imagine in my particular divorce experience. She advised me wisely all along the way with professional guidance but also compassion. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce.

Dan
June 9, 2017

Heidi was absolutely terrific through a difficult situation. Heidi was knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. With a high level of communication and direction I got through a divorce with very little added stress from the legal aspect. I highly recommend Heidi, she will not disappoint.

Terri
January 3, 2017

I worked with Heidi for over a year on my divorce. Not only was she patient but she was kind & kept my family in mind during this difficult time. She was very knowledgeable & kept costs to a minimum. Emails were quickly returned & legal jargon made simple. I would not hesitate to use Heidi Risser again for any legal matter.

Ben
November 30, 2016

I consulted with Heidi regarding my steps in resolving upheaval in raising my son with his mother. A great conversation was had and great advice was passed to me. Unfortunately the other side jumped the gun before we could work with Heidi. Heidi, a true professional, referred me to another attorney who was geared better towards the litigation my case was moving toward. I am deeply grateful to her for both her insight and referral. I will definitely use refer Heidi.

Yvonne
September 30, 2015

Heidi was great with helping to sort out all the details of my case. Once she had a clear understanding of the matter, she was diligent about making certain that my side was the case was heard. She worked hard to make sure we could settle without having to go to court. She is concerned about the person she is representing and making sure she does what's best for those involved. It was a pleasure working with her.

Steven
September 28, 2015

Heidi Risser was extremely professional and excellent at her profession. She made the whole process easy to understand and helped me get through it.

anonymous
December 17, 2014

Heidi did an excellent job with my divorce. She helped me during the process and provided excellent recommendations and feedback that helped me go through this very difficult time. I really appreciate her assistance and I highly recommend her services.