Heather A. O’Connor

Heather A. O’Connor is the Founding Attorney and CEO of O’Connor Family Law in Massachusetts. Her practice focuses on high-net-worth divorce, high-conflict divorce, domestic violence, and parental alienation matters. She represents clients facing difficult family disputes involving children, finances, safety, and changing family relationships. Her approach emphasizes direct guidance, honest case assessment, and close collaboration with clients while helping them understand their options and work toward practical solutions.

Heather earned a J.D. from Roger Williams University and a B.A. in Sociology from UMass Dartmouth. She has continued her professional development through the Massachusetts Bar Association Leadership Academy and other legal training. Her academic background and continuing education support her work in family law matters involving complicated financial questions, contested parenting issues, domestic violence concerns, and emotionally difficult disputes that require careful analysis, clear communication, and strong advocacy.

Heather is a certified mediator who uses negotiation when a fair settlement can resolve a family law dispute without trial. She also litigates contested matters when settlement does not adequately protect a client’s interests. Her practice includes significant work involving parental alienation and domestic violence. She represents clients seeking protection from abuse as well as individuals challenging restraining orders or related allegations, bringing experience with sensitive disputes that can directly affect parenting relationships and family stability.

Heather A. O’Connor combines family law litigation, mediation, and firm leadership with a practical approach to difficult domestic matters. She has received multi-year Lawyers of Distinction recognition and is admitted to practice in Massachusetts. Her work centers on helping clients address high-conflict divorce, parental alienation, domestic violence, and financially significant family disputes through candid advice and careful preparation. She remains focused on helping clients understand the legal process while protecting their rights and future interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney & CEO, O’Connor Family Law
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Roger Williams University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• UMass Dartmouth
  BA in Sociology