Misty L. Heitz

Of Counsel

Misty L. Heitz focuses her practice in the area of mineral title law.

Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Representative Experience

  • Reviewed oil and gas title opinions
  • Assisted clients in performing oil and gas title examinations and preparation of oil and gas title opinions
  • Defended manufacturers, distributors, and contractors in asbestos litigation involving products liability claims
  • Defended major timber company against negligence and nuisance claims stating 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

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Memberships

  • Harrison County Bar Association

Licensed In

  • West Virginia

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University College of Law
  • B.S. West Virginia University

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