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Misty L. Heitz

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University
    B.S. West Virginia University

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia

Recent Publications By Misty L. Heitz

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Medical Monitoring in WV ,
April 5, 2010
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Misty L. Heitz
Of Counsel

Misty L. Heitz
Of Counsel

Misty L. Heitz focuses her practice in the areas of product liability, toxic torts, and mass torts. She is admitted to practice before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Defended manufacturers, distributors and contractors in asbestos litigation involving products liability claims
  • Defended major timber company against negligence and nuisance claims that cutting timber caused widespread flooding
  • Defended national manufacturer of underground coal equipment against allegations of wrongful death resulting from defective design
  • Assisted in the defense of a manufacturer of underground mining machinery against third-party claims in Kentucky
  • Assisted in the defense of a general contractor against asbestos claims in Ohio

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2005
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2001-2005
    Pro Se Law Clerk, United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
  • 1995-2001
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 1993-1995
    West Virginia Department of Tax & Revenue

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Harrison County Bar Association