
LAWYER
Specialties:
Employment Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates
Education:
University of Calgary, J.D./LLB, Law
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Heather Tyminski was born and raised in Alberta, though she proudly admits to living in Winnipeg for 8 years. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in English with First Class Honours at the University of Calgary, she obtained a Master of Arts in English from the University of Alberta, and then her law degree from the University of Calgary. During her second year of law school, Heather worked in a major oil and gas company’s legal department, and she subsequently completed her articles at a top-tier law firm in Calgary.
Heather practices in the areas of employment law, family law, and wills and estates. In practicing family law and employment law, Heather takes a client-centered approach that allows her clients to make informed decisions. She has advised both employers and employees on terminating employees and severance, human rights issues, and occupational health and safety matters. She has similarly advised men and women (whether or not they have children) on their rights and responsibilities in separating or seeking a divorce.
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