Heather Burgess
About Heather Burgess
Heather Burgess is a lawyer based in Olympia, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Heather Burgess is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Olympia, Washington
- Environmental Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1998 and Harvard University, BA, graduated 1991
Location: Olympia, WA
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