Atty. Heather D. Diddel

Atty. Heather D. Diddel

Heather D. Diddel was a member of the litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and labor and employment law departments at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP.

Albany Albany 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (518) 487-7703 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Heather D. Diddel at a glance

Heather D. Diddel is a Retired Partner based in Albany, New York, practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1983) and Brown University (B.A. Leningrad, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Albany County, New York State and American Bar Associations Capital District Women's Bar Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Heather D. Diddel was a member of the litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and labor and employment law departments at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. She joined the Firm in 1988, having represented clients in a broad spectrum of litigation matters, including employment discrimination cases and other labor and employment matters in federal and state court, as well as before administrative agencies
  • In addition to litigation, Ms. Diddel provided daily counseling to clients on employment and labor matters arising under collective bargaining agreements as well as numerous state and federal statutes including FMLA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FLSA, and New York State Human Rights and Labor laws
  • Ms. Diddel served as a member of the Second Circuit Task Force on Gender, Race and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts, as a Board member for the Capital District Women’s Bar Association, the Northeast Regional Food Bank, and The Legal Project, and as counsel for the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

Practice Areas Explained

Heather D. Diddel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather D. Diddel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Heather D. Diddel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Heather D. Diddel is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Albany or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather D. Diddel

Where is Heather D. Diddel's law office located?
Heather D. Diddel's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather D. Diddel handle?
Heather D. Diddel focuses on employment, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Heather D. Diddel practiced law?
Heather D. Diddel has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Heather D. Diddel go to law school?
Heather D. Diddel earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Leningrad, 1977).
How can I contact Heather D. Diddel for a consultation?
You can contact Heather D. Diddel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Heather D. Diddel received?
Heather D. Diddel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1983
B.A. Leningrad
Brown University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984

Reviews

4.4
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.