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Heather S. Heidelbaugh

Partner

Heather S. Heidelbaugh is a Partner with Leech Tishman and a member of the Litigation Practice Group, where she co-leads the Commercial Litigation Group, the Defamation, Libel & Slander Group, and the Product Liability Defense Group. Heather co-leads the Government Relations Group and is also a member of the Entertainment Industry 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 is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Charter Senior Fellow with 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)
Republican National Lawyers Association (Former Co-Chair)
Trial Law Institute

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

Litigation Counsel of America

Charter Senior Fellow
Barrister, Order of Veritas
Advocate, Order of Certus
Former Co-Chair, Board of Directors

Martindale-Hubbell

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney

Best Lawyer

The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice (2020-2023)
Best Lawyers Pennsylvania, Government Relations Practice (2020-2022)
Best Lawyers Pittsburgh, Government Relations Practice (2020-2022)

Super Lawyers

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010-2022)
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)

City and State PA 

City and State PA, Law Power 100 (2022)

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)
Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor (Transition Team 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
Litigation Counsel of America, 2007 Spring Conference
National Business Institute

Insights

Sep. 15, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Interviewed by Law360

Aug. 18, 2022  |  Firm News

16 Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Jun. 28, 2022  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Named to City & State Pennsylvania’s “Law Power 100”

Leech Tishman Joins Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership

Jun. 10, 2022  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Joins Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership as a Downtown Champion Member

Jun. 7, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Mentioned in Daily Times Pakistan Article

Jun. 6, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Interviewed by Law360

Heidelbaugh New York Post

Jun. 3, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Interviewed by New York Post

Leech Tishman Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Interviewed by WTAE

Jun. 2, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Interviewed by WTAE

Heather Heidelbaugh

Jun. 1, 2022  |  Client Alerts

Have You “Heard?” The Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Verdict Has Been Decided: What You Should Know About Defamation

PA Superlawyers

May. 25, 2022  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

PCNC Nighttalk

Dec. 14, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Heather Heidelbaugh to Appear on PCNC Nighttalk

Aug. 23, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Raises $3,500 for 2021 ALS Association Western PA Chapter CEO Soak

Aug. 23, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

May. 26, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

May. 4, 2021  |  Press

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Heather S. Heidelbaugh Appears on PCNC Nighttalk

Heather Heidelbaugh

Dec. 9, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Joins Pennsylvania Auditor General-elect Transition Team

Dec. 7, 2020  |  Press

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Interviewed Regarding Kelly/Parnell Lawsuit and Subsequent Appeal to SCOTUS

Aug. 20, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen Among Best Lawyers In America In National Survey

Jun. 5, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized as 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Oct. 24, 2019  |  Press

Leech Tishman Litigation Partner Heather Heidelbaugh Appears on PCNC Nighttalk

Aug. 15, 2019  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers of America 2020 Edition

May. 22, 2019  |  Firm 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  |  Firm 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  |  Firm 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  |  Firm 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…

Events

Apr. 16, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor March for Babies Walk in Pittsburgh

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Office Location

Pittsburgh

Contact

Email: hheidelbaugh@leechtishman.com

Phone: 412.261.1600

Fax: 412.227.5551

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  • Defamation: Libel, Slander, and Commercial Disparagement
  • Entertainment
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