Even at a young age, Heather enjoyed participating in spirited debates and exploring every aspect of an issue. Problem solving became second nature to Heather and being a lawyer was a natural transition for her. She began her practice handling a complicated civil R.I.C.O. case on behalf of Owens Corning, and transitioned into construction and surety law where she has primarily focused her practice ever since.

"As a young girl, I used to watch my great uncles, all of whom were carpenters, work in their shops making wood furniture and toys. I have always been fascinated with construction and how systems are designed and built. I admire contractors who can take plans and specifications from paper and transform those instructions into a beautiful structure that will last for decades."

Having an undergraduate degree in business and being married to a fourth generation business owner, Heather brings a unique perspective to the practice of law. "I also enjoy the business side of my practice, and also represent clients in business disputes and complex commercial litigation matters," Heather says. "Although I love the excitement and challenges of litigation, I get a great deal of satisfaction from resolving client problems. When I facilitate a resolution to a client's legal or business issue, I feel instrumental to the client's overall success. That gives me great satisfaction and keeps my job interesting."

When she is not vigorously asserting and defending claims on behalf of clients, Heather enjoys worldwide travel with her husband, biking and hiking. She also treasures spending time with her two children.

Seminars and Publications

• Heather F. Shore and Michael T. Callahan, General Construction Contracts with Delegated or Shared Design, in Shared Design 7-1 to 7-38 (Michael T. Callahan, ed., 2011)
• "2010 Construction Estimating Academy." The Builders' Association
• "How to Series: Mechanic's Liens." Missouri Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
• "Suretyship Update Seminar." Missouri Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
• "Advanced Mechanic's Liens." The Builders' Association
• "Bonding and Surety Law." The Builders' Association
• "Collecting Your Money." The Builders' Association
• "The Nuts and Bolts of Building Green." The Builders' Association
• "Construction Conflict Management." Commercial Journal-Kansas City (February/March, 2007)
• Heather F. Shore, Design-Build on Government Projects, in The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services 213-230 (G. William Quatman, II, ed., 2003)
• Various articles in The Law Corner for American Subcontractors Association (Greater Kansas City Chapter) 

Honors and Awards

• Best of the Bar - Kansas City Business Journal (2011)
• Selected for inclusion in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers - Top 50 Women Edition (2010-2011)
• Madison Who's Who - Affiliated Member (2010)
• Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals Throughout the World (2010)
• Selected for inclusion in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers (2009-2011)
• Selected for inclusion in Missouri Super Lawyers-Corporate Counsel Edition (Construction Litigation) (2009)
• Selected for inclusion in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition (2008)
• Up and Coming Lawyer - Missouri Lawyers Weekly (2007)
• Who's Who - National Registry, Lifetime Member (2001)
• Executive Editor - Loyola Consumer Law Reporter (1995-1996)
• Chief Lead Articles Editor - Loyola Consumer Law Reporter (1994-1995)
• Senior Member - Loyola University Chicago Law Journal (1995- 1996)
• Judicial Extern, The Honorable Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Spring 1995-Fall 1995)

Representative Cases

FGI Glass Contracting, Inc. v. Walton Construction Co., Inc. - America Arbitration Association. Heather assisted with obtaining a $5,200,000 arbitration award against Walton Construction Co., Inc., on behalf of FGI Glass Contracting, Inc. in connection with the construction of the Kansas City International Airport.

Elizabeth A. Ray & David L. Ray v. Bainbridge, Inc. - Douglas County District Court, Colorado. Obtained a $2,900,000 verdict for clients on construction defects and Colorado Consumer Protection Act claims.