Heather S. Heidelbaugh

Partner

Heather S. Heidelbaugh is a Partner with Leech Tishman and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. An experienced trial lawyer, Heather is based in Leech Tishman’s Pittsburgh office and has handled a wide variety of litigation matters for businesses and individuals. Heather focuses her practice on all types of litigation. She is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America, a national legal honorary society.

Heather is a well-known public commentator on issues related to politics, law and elections. She appears frequently on local television and radio regarding public affairs in Pittsburgh, and has been quoted by a number of national and local television shows and publications. Heather also served on the Allegheny County Council as an At-Large Member.

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Academics
J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
B.A. in Economics and Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia

Admissions
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Missouri
Illinois

Professional Memberships
Allegheny County Bar Association (Past President, Young Lawyers Section; Past Chair, Civil Litigation Section; Past Editor, Civil Litigation Newsletter)
Allegheny County Bar Foundation (Fellow)
Academy of Trial Lawyers
Diversity Law Institute (Member, Board of Directors)
Litigation Counsel of America (Senior Fellow; Past Co-Chair, Board of Directors)
Republican National Lawyers Association (Former Co-Chair)

Professional Accolades

Allegheny County Bar Association Pro Bono Award (First Recipient)
Allegheny Health Network Woman of Achievement (2015)
Republican National Lawyers Association Betty Murphy Award (2015)
University of Missouri School of Law, Notable Alumni

Martindale-Hubbell

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney

Super Lawyers

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010-2019)
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Business Litigation, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine Corporate Counsel Edition (2008, 2010, 2014)
Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine (2015-2016)
Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine (2015-2016)

Publications
Heidelbaugh, Heather S. “Protecting the Integrity of the Polling Place: A Constitutional Defense of Poll Watcher Statutes,” Harvard Journal on Legislation, Logan S. Fisher & James D. Miller, Volume 46, Number 1, Winter 2009.
Author, “Product Liability for Off Label Use of Drugs or Medical Devices – Pennsylvania,” State by State Survey of the Law Regarding Potential Liability for off Label Use of Drugs or Medical Devices, ABA Section of Litigation, 1999.

Media Appearances/Quoted By:
ABC World News Tonight
ABC Local/WTAE
American Spectator
CNN
The Detroit News
Fox News (The Factor with Bill O’Reilly)
Investor’s Business Daily
KDKA Radio/KDKA-TV
KQV Newsradio 1410 AM
The National Law Journal
NBC Local/WPXI
The New York Times
Pittsburgh Cable News Channel (PCNC) / NightTalk
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Politico
The Wall Street Journal
The Washington Post
The Washington Times
WESA-FM
WQED (Former Panelist on “4802” for 9 years)

Community Involvement
Allegheny County Council (At-Large Member, 2012-2015)
Allegheny Institute (Ex-Officio Board Member)

Speeches & Presentations
American Conference Institute, Food Regulation and Litigation
American Corporate Counsel Association
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
Harvard Law School
House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Inns of Court Pittsburgh Chapter
National Business Institute

Insights

May. 22, 2019  |  News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Feb. 15, 2019  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Serving as Co-Chair for the Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Nov. 6, 2018  |  Press

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Featured on KDKA Radio Midday

On Monday, November 5, 2018, Heather S. Heidelbaugh appeared on KDKA Radio Midday with Ellis Cannon. She analyzed…

Jun. 8, 2017  |  News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

PITTSBURGH, PA – June 8, 2017 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partners…

Mar. 10, 2017  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh named Co-Chair for the Judicial Nomination Advisory Panel for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Dec. 27, 2016  |  Client Alerts

Pennsylvania Employers May Legally Pay Employees’ Wages via Payroll Debit Cards

By: Heather S. Heidelbaugh, Esq. and Sally Griffith Cimini, Esq. On November 4, 2016, Pennsylvania…

Dec. 21, 2016  |  Client Alerts

City of Pittsburgh Enacts “Benchmarking” Ordinance Requiring Building Owners to Report Water and Energy Usage

By: Heather S. Heidelbaugh, Esq. On October 18, 2016, The Pittsburgh City Council passed Ordinance…

Oct. 17, 2016  |  News

Leech Tishman Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Appears On KD/PG Sunday Edition To Discuss The Presidential Election

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 17, 2016 – Heather Heidelbaugh,  a partner in Leech Tishman’s Government…

May. 26, 2016  |  News

Leech Tishman Partner Named to Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania and Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh Super Lawyers Lists

PITTSBURGH, PA – May 26, 2016 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partner…

May. 26, 2016  |  News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

PITTSBURGH, PA – May 26, 2016 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that partners…

May. 11, 2016  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Attends RNLA Reception at Israeli Embassy

Leech Tishman Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Attends RNLA Reception at Israeli Embassy. See more here: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepLawyer/photos/a.10156772178515618.1073741906.58343725617/10156772218415618/?type=3&theater

Apr. 5, 2016  |  News

Leech Tishman Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Appears on KD/PG Sunday Edition to discuss Women and the Election

PITTSBURGH, PA—April 3, 2016 – Heather Heidelbaugh, a partner in Leech Tishman’s Litigation Practice Group…

 
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