Heather Coleman Brooks

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Overview

“In life, in family, and in business, there is no greater gift we can give clients than peace of mind,” says attorney Heather Coleman Brooks. “Often clients call us when they are uncertain about a major life decision, whether it is starting or selling a successful business or planning their personal estate.”

For Heather, building relationships with these clients is the best part of practicing law. “Whatever our clients need, we are here to help. We ensure we put a plan in place that prepares them for the challenges ahead.”

Heather works with businesses, families, and individuals in areas related to business and corporate formation and management, business succession planning, trust and estate planning, and probate administration. She currently serves as the Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group.

Heather assists businesses of all sizes from start-up to success, including formation and entity selection, management, operations, negotiations, and purchases and sales of existing entities. Coming from a large family of small business owners, she has a special appreciation for those who have an entrepreneurial spirit and knows that a great business idea will only be as successful as the plan put in place to achieve it.

For individuals and families seeking estate planning, Heather helps them implement a plan to meet their individual needs. She discusses her clients’ goals and presents various options to assist them in planning for the disposition of their assets, naming someone to make medical and financial decisions when they are unable, protecting their assets for their loved ones, and minimizing estate taxes.

GOOGLE REVIEWS:

“We had a completely positive experience with Heather Coleman Brooks. She was readily available whenever we had questions and she was very personable. She had an answer for every question we asked based upon both experience and a thorough knowledge of the law. We couldn’t be happier and we will continue to call upon her expertise in the future!” – KyPop

 

Credentials

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Kentucky, 2013
  • U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Kentucky, 2013
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2013

Community Involvement

News & Insights

Presentations

  • Immigration Law Forum features attorneys Brett Reynolds and Heather Coleman
  • Estate Planning + Probate Administration Basics, 2018-2020
  • Business Formation in Kentucky, Community Education of South Central Kentucky, 2019
  • Southern Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management, U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Regarding Salary Levels for Exempt Employees, 2016
  • Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, DOL’s Final Rule Regarding Salary Levels for Exempt Employees, 2016
  • Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention, Business Law Basics, 2016
  • Kentucky SHRM, I-9 Compliance, 2015

Publications

Recognition

  • VIP Magazine 2021 40 Under 40
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023-2024,  Business Organizations, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates

“In life, in family, and in business, there is no greater gift we can give clients than peace of mind,” says attorney Heather Coleman Brooks. “Often clients call us when they are uncertain about a major life decision, whether it is starting or selling a successful business or planning their personal estate.”

For Heather, building relationships with these clients is the best part of practicing law. “Whatever our clients need, we are here to help. We ensure we put a plan in place that prepares them for the challenges ahead.”

Heather works with businesses, families, and individuals in areas related to business and corporate formation and management, business succession planning, trust and estate planning, and probate administration. She currently serves as the Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group.

Heather assists businesses of all sizes from start-up to success, including formation and entity selection, management, operations, negotiations, and purchases and sales of existing entities. Coming from a large family of small business owners, she has a special appreciation for those who have an entrepreneurial spirit and knows that a great business idea will only be as successful as the plan put in place to achieve it.

For individuals and families seeking estate planning, Heather helps them implement a plan to meet their individual needs. She discusses her clients’ goals and presents various options to assist them in planning for the disposition of their assets, naming someone to make medical and financial decisions when they are unable, protecting their assets for their loved ones, and minimizing estate taxes.

GOOGLE REVIEWS:

“We had a completely positive experience with Heather Coleman Brooks. She was readily available whenever we had questions and she was very personable. She had an answer for every question we asked based upon both experience and a thorough knowledge of the law. We couldn’t be happier and we will continue to call upon her expertise in the future!” – KyPop

 

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Kentucky, 2013
  • U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Kentucky, 2013
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 2013

EDUCATION

  • VIP Magazine 2021 40 Under 40
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023-2024,  Business Organizations, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates

News & Insights

Presentations

  • Immigration Law Forum features attorneys Brett Reynolds and Heather Coleman
  • Estate Planning + Probate Administration Basics, 2018-2020
  • Business Formation in Kentucky, Community Education of South Central Kentucky, 2019
  • Southern Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management, U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Regarding Salary Levels for Exempt Employees, 2016
  • Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, DOL’s Final Rule Regarding Salary Levels for Exempt Employees, 2016
  • Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention, Business Law Basics, 2016
  • Kentucky SHRM, I-9 Compliance, 2015

Publications