Atty. Brigid E. Heid
Brigid E. Heid regularly advises her clients on matters involving employment and how to cost effectively solve problems that arise.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Columbus, OH
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About Brigid E. Heid at a Glance
Brigid E. Heid is a employment and ip attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Eastman & Smith LTD. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brigid E. Heid
- Brigid E. Heid regularly advises her clients on matters involving employment and how to cost effectively solve problems that arise
- Her practice focuses on the protection of intellectual property and trade secrets from unfair competition, often by utilizing restrictive covenants (including agreements like noncompetition, non-disclosure/confidentiality, non-solicitation and work-for-hire)
- Resolving employment disputes encompasses matters faced by businesses such as employee discipline, discrimination, harassment, hiring/firing, wages and hours (as well as overtime), employee classification, leave and insurance coverage
- Additionally Ms. Heid has handled a range of other business issues including contract disputes and stock purchase agreements
- Her work takes her before both federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies
- Ms. Heid is a member of the Firm and is heading up the employment practice in our Columbus office
- Even though Ms. Heid has considerable litigation experience, she knows that alternative dispute resolution or mediation may be a better, and more cost effective, solution in some situations
- Ms. Heid has represented clients throughout the course of arbitration, including negotiations, mediation and binding arbitration
- Her exposure to ADR began in law school where Ms. Heid was the articles editor at the Ohio State University Dispute Resolution Journal
- She continues ADR in her practice today
- A frequent speaker, Ms. Heid has presented at a number of seminars on employment and business asset protection topics
- She has written articles as well
- Besides law Ms. Heid has many other interests
- She and her husband have adopted several rescue dogs and enjoy vacationing in the outdoors
- Golf is one of her primary avocations
- Painting is another
- While Ms. Heid currently resides in Upper Arlington, she is originally from Fremont, Ohio
Practice Areas Explained
Brigid E. Heid's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brigid E. Heid handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Columbus.
Employment Law in Columbus
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brigid E. Heid is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Intellectual Property in Columbus
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Brigid E. Heid is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Columbus
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Columbus Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Columbus-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Columbus Choose Brigid E. Heid
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brigid E. Heid's practice in the field of employment and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and ip, Brigid E. Heid can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Columbus
A Columbus-based practice means Brigid E. Heid attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brigid E. Heid Handles in Columbus
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