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Appellate Practice
Business Law and Litigation
Catastrophic Injury
Civil Rights
Class Action Litigation
Community Association Law
Construction Litigation
Creditor's Rights Law and Collections Litigation
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law and Litigation
Governmental / Public Entity Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Intellectual Property
Professional Liability
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As a valued member of the Hollins•Schechter legal team, Ms. Tamara M. Heathcote brings a decade of special practice legal skills to clients facing litigation involving toxic and hazardous waste claims, as well as environmental and construction defect issues. With an extensive background in chemistry, biology and toxicology, and several years practice in the area of clinical pathology and toxicological risk assessment of products prior to placement on the market, she is uniquely qualified in this highly complex legal specialty. Ms. Heathcote has successfully advocated for developers and contractors in claims involving construction negligence and soil stability concerns. She has represented several clients in large sum proceedings related to toxic and chemical exposure allegations, as well as personal injury claims related to water intrusion and mold liability. Ms. Heathcote prides herself on being a “hands-on” litigator. She is adept at managing all aspects of a client’s needs from initial discovery and depositions, to trial presentation and summary arguments. In court she is tenacious and persuasive in making sure her client’s case is accurately represented. As a result her track record for favorable verdicts is outstanding. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ashland University where she earned a triple major in Toxicology, Chemistry and Biology. Ms. Heathcote received her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California, School of Law. In addition she also earned an Advanced Certification in Medical Technology from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Education:• University of Southern California, School of Law, Los Angeles, CA (Juris Doctor – 1997) • Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (Advanced Certification in Medical Technology – 1988) • Ashland University, Ashland, OH (Triple Bachelor of Science – 1987) Bar Admissions: Representative Cases: Presentations: |
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Fearless Uncompromising Trial Advocacy |
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