Languages

• English

Law Firm Overview

Ms. McMillan has two law degrees, a Juris Doctorate ("JD") from St. Mary's University and a prestigious Master of Laws ("LLM") from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Currently, Ms. McMillan is working as part-time faculty at Colorado State University, helping Director of the Conservation Cooperative, Jeff Jones, to develop a short course on Conservation Law. Her practice is devoted to helping consumers in times of need, whether it is during a financial crisis (Bankruptcy), following a lapse in judgment (DUI), or planning for their financial future (Estate Planning).

Prior to forming the Law Offices of Heather McMillan, Ms. McMillan worked as a family law attorney in Denver and performed freelance research and writing work for several Colorado corporations. She also clerked at the Boulder County Attorney's Office and worked for the University of Denver's Environmental Law Clinical Partnership as a Student Attorney.

Due to her impressive personal and academic record, Ms. McMillan received the highest possible scholarship to get into law school, the Dean's Scholarship. While in law school she earned many academic accolades, including receiving five Academic Excellence Awards—in Advanced Legal Writing, Natural Resources Law, Negotiations, Comparative Law, and Property Law. In addition, Ms. McMillan was offered a coveted Academic Internship with Professor Jeffrey Addicott, Director of the Center for Terrorism Law. Professor Addicott extended her a personal invitation to continue working for him following law school, as the Colorado Point of Contact for the Center.

Prior to attending law school, Ms. McMillan graduated Summa Cum Laude (top 2%) from Eastern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Arts ("BA") in Philosophy, Economics, and Politics. While attending the University, Ms. McMillan was one of only three nominees for the elite American Association for Undergraduate Women. She was also an active member of the Pinnacle Honor Society and Student Leadership.

Ms. McMillan is certified in both Westlaw and Lexis Nexis and is a member of the American Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association. She volunteers her time to several organizations, including Clean Water Action and The Humane Society.

Ms. McMillan enjoys fitness and weight training, and she enjoys the Colorado outdoors whenever she can. Currently, she is training for her first fitness contest.

AREAS SERVED:

Boulder: two locations
Pearl Street
Walnut (by 29th street mall)

Broomfield and Westminster

Centennial/Aurora

Colorado Springs

Denver: Downtown

Fort Collins

Lakewood/Golden

Littleton

Longmont

Louisville

Park Meadows/Highlands Ranch

Areas of Practice

• DUI
• Estate Planning
• Bankruptcy
• Natural Resources/ Environmental Law

Published Works

• Conservation Easements: Fact or Fiction, Center for Collaborative Conservation at CSU, Land Trusts/Conserv Easements, 2009

Classes and Seminars

• Adjunct Faculty, Private Land Conservation Law, Colorado State University, 2009

Pro Bono Activities

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law Clinical Partnership, 2006 - 2007
• Boulder County Legal Services, 2009

Representative Clients

• Colorado State University
• US Nursing Corporation
• Animal Protection Institute

Ancillary Businesses

• Conservation Easements and Working with Land Trusts

West Practice Categories

Consumer Bankruptcy, Gay & Lesbian Rights, DUI/DWI, Environmental Law, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Prenuptial Agreements, Bankruptcy Litigation, Natural Resources Law, Fisheries & Wildlife, Logging & Timber, Minerals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Water & Riparian Rights, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Land Use & Zoning, State, Local & Municipal Law