With a wealth of experience in complex commercial litigation, Heather is able to assist commercial clients in all aspects of the litigation process.
Overview
Heather frequently works with financial institutions, commercial organizations, clients in the aviation industry, and municipalities to develop effective strategies for commercial litigation matters when millions of dollars are at stake. Additionally, Heather has defended manufacturers of various products in a variety of industries against product liability claims. Her composed and pragmatic approach to litigation ensures that her clients obtain the best possible results in the most cost-effective manner.
She also counsels employers on issues arising under the FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA and state employment laws, in addition to conducting harassment and discrimination investigations and revising employee handbooks.
Experience
Served as national litigation counsel for a power wheelchair manufacturer for product liability claims.
Represented a municipal client in a breach of contract and negligence case, reaching a $12 million settlement.
Obtained a successful settlement of nearly $500,000 for a single plaintiff in an employment discrimination case.
Obtained a settlement in excess of $1 million on behalf of three plaintiffs in an age discrimination case.
Represented a banking client in a breach of contract case, reaching a multimillion dollar settlement.
Represented property owners in an inverse condemnation case through trial and appeal, reaching a $3 million jury verdict in favor of the client.
Drafted numerous appellate briefs to state and federal courts of appeal.
Served as first chair attorney in the punitive damages phase of a jury trial resulting in $10 million in damages.
Served as first chair attorney in a federal breach of contract jury trial and reduced the client's exposure by millions of dollars.
Served as a second chair attorney in a jury trial resulting in a $1.9 million damage award for the client.
News & Insights
News
Recognitions
Recognitions
Missouri Super Lawyers©, 2014-2019
Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2008, 2011-2013
Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Up and Coming Lawyer, 2009
KC Magazine's Top Young Attorney in MO and KS, 2008
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Bethel College Board of Directors, 2011-present
- Chair, 2015 - 2016
- Vice Chair, 2013 - 2014
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Bethel College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1996
