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Jeffrey Heck

Jeffrey Heck

Attorney jeff Heck represents injured people throughout North Central Ohio
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability ...
  • Florida, Ohio
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Biography

Jeff Heck has extensive legal experience handling all types of injury, wrongful death cases & insurance claims, as well as civil commercial litigation & labor and employment matters. He is a court-trained Mediator, serving for the Richland County Court of Common Pleas, as well as a private Mediator/Arbitrator in numerous cases .

Jeff has his roots in North Central Ohio. He grew up in the Mansfield area, graduating from Malabar High School and The Ohio State University where he was a 4 year member/Squad Leader of The Ohio State University Marching Band. He graduated with Honors from The University of Florida College of Law and has over 30 years of extensive courtroom & other legal experience. He is admitted to practice law in both Ohio & Florida & federal district & appellate courts.

Jeff began his legal career with a very large Florida law firm, returning to Mansfield in the late 1980's to help people where he grew up. He is a strong believer in "giving back" to the community, putting his time & energy into many non-profit organizations . He served 4 terms on the Lexington Local Schools Board of Education, is Past Board Chairman/Board Member of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association & the Rehabilitation Services of North Central Ohio, Past President of the University Club of Mansfield & its Educational Foundation & Trustee/Secretary of the Richland County Foundation, among others.

Jeff also gives back to the legal profession & service has included Secretary of the Richland County Bar Association & Litigation Chair of its Certified Grievance Committee. He served 22 years on the Ohio State Bar Association's Council of Delegates and is a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, as well as many OSBA committees and task forces. He is a member/District representative of the Ohio Association for Justice & the Ohio State Bar Association, Richland County Bar Association and the Florida Bar.

Education
University of Florida
J.D. (1985) | Law
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Honors: Graduate with Honors
Activities: Trial Competition Team; Fellowship Advisor, Legal Research & Writing program
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Ohio State University - Columbus
B.S. (1982) | Natural Resources
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Activities: The Ohio State University Marching Band (Squad Leader); Student Judicial Commission
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Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
The Heck Law Offices, Ltd.
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Partner
Brown, Bemiller, Murray, McIntyre, Vetter & Heck, LLP
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Associate Attorney
Carlton Fields
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Co-Author, AIDS AND THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Employment Issues Raised by AIDS in the Workplace.
NPELRA Journal; CERL Review; and "AIDS and the Law," an ALI-ABA Monograph
Speaking Engagements
End Distracted Driving - Student Awareness Initiative program for teens., Many
Ohio Assocaition for Justice
Speaker at multiple area high schools in Richland and Ashland County, Ohio, 2016 – present
“B4USend,” a program for teens about Cyber bullying and sexting and their potential legal, social and emotional consequences, Lexington (Ohio) High School
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Professional Associations
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Fellow
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Ohio Mediation Association
Member
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American Association for Justice
Member
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Ohio Association for Justice
Member
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Activities: District representative
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Ohio Bar  # 0039986
Member
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Ohio State Bar Association
Member
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Activities: Council of Delegates; Council of Delegates, Negligence Law Committee; Board of Governors, Litigation Section; Task Force to Review Ohio Courts Future Report and Recommendations to Ohio Supreme Court; Task Force on Sexual Harassment; Federal Courts and Practice Committee
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Florida State Bar  # 504475
Member
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Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
Member
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Activities: Executive Committee; District Director, District 10; Chair, Program Committee; Program Moderator; Chair, Insurance Relations Committee
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Ohio
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6th Circuit
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11th Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    for injury and wrongful death cases
Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Medical Malpractice
    Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
    Social Security Disability
    Animal & Dog Law
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Civil Rights
    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Additional Practice Area
  • General Civil
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Mansfield Personal Injury Legal Blog
Videos
Another informational video from The Heck Law Offices answering common questions.  This one:  Do I have a case? Do I Have A Case?

Another informational video from The Heck Law Offices answering common questions. This one: Do I have a case?

Another informational video from The Heck Law Offices - this one, what to do at the scene of an accident What To Do At The Scene Of An Accident

Another informational video from The Heck Law Offices - this one, what to do at the scene of an accident

Another informational video from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd.  This one -- Documenting Your Personal Injury Claim Documenting Your Personal Injury Claim

Another informational video from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. This one -- Documenting Your Personal Injury Claim

Jeff Heck, an attorney from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. in Mansfield, Ohio, answers another common question he gets from clients in his personal injury practice.  Today's Topic -- How To Choose A Personal Injury Lawyer in Ohio How To Choose A Personal Injury Lawyer in Ohio

Jeff Heck, an attorney from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. in Mansfield, Ohio, answers another common question he gets from clients in his personal injury practice. Today's Topic -- How To Choose A Personal Injury Lawyer in Ohio

Jeff Heck, an attorney from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. in Mansfield, Ohio, answers another common question he gets from clients in his personal injury practice. This one -- Do's and Don't's Following A Motor Vehicle Accident Do's and Don't's Following A Motor Vehicle Accident

Jeff Heck, an attorney from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. in Mansfield, Ohio, answers another common question he gets from clients in his personal injury practice. This one -- Do's and Don't's Following A Motor Vehicle Accident

Jeff Heck, an attorney from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. in Mansfield, Ohio, answers another common question he gets from clients in his personal injury practice. Today's Topic -- How Long Will It Take to Settle My Injury Claim? How Long Will It Take to Settle My Injury Claim?

Jeff Heck, an attorney from The Heck Law Offices, Ltd. in Mansfield, Ohio, answers another common question he gets from clients in his personal injury practice. Today's Topic -- How Long Will It Take to Settle My Injury Claim?

The second in a series of videos answering common questions about injury claims -- this one -- Do I Really Need To Hire A Lawyer For My Injury Claim? Do I Really Need To Hire A Lawyer For My Injury Claim?

The second in a series of videos answering common questions about injury claims -- this one -- Do I Really Need To Hire A Lawyer For My Injury Claim?

The first in a series of videos answering common questions about injury claims -- this one -- Why should I hire a personal injury lawyer? Why Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

The first in a series of videos answering common questions about injury claims -- this one -- Why should I hire a personal injury lawyer?

Contact & Map
The Heck Law Offices, Ltd.
One Marion Avenue
Suite 215
Mansfield, OH 44903
Telephone: (419) 524-2700
Fax: (419) 524-2710