Atty. Catherine Heacox

Atty. Catherine Heacox

Catherine Heacox represents individuals who have been injured by dangerous drugs and products, medical negligence and toxic exposure. For more than a decade, Ms.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Catherine Heacox at a glance

Catherine Heacox is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at The Lanier Law Firm, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), New Jersey (1993), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1993), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2000). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine Heacox represents individuals who have been injured by dangerous drugs and products, medical negligence and toxic exposure
  • For more than a decade, Ms. Heacox has focused her practice on complex civil litigation including pharmaceutical and product liability mass tort actions, personal injury actions and environmental injury matters
  • Through her tireless efforts, the rights of numerous injured people have been vindicated
  • Ms. Heacox earned her law degree from Rutgers University School of Law in 1992 after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in 1989, graduating with high honors
  • Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm, Ms. Heacox practiced law at the firms of Weitz & Luxenberg, and Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla
  • Ms. Heacox is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey, and before the U.S
  • District Courts for the District of New Jersey
  • Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Districts of New York
  • and U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • She is a member of several legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association and American Association of Trial Lawyers - New Jersey
  • Ms. Heacox is the co-author of "An Antidote to Pre-emption," published in Trial magazine in February 2002
  • She was selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer in 2013
  • Actively involved in neighborhood activities, Ms. Heacox resides in Manhattan with her family
  • She has a great affection for the outdoors with avid interests in sailing, hiking, skiing and cycling

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Heacox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Heacox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine Heacox

Where is Catherine Heacox's law office located?
Catherine Heacox's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is The Lanier Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Heacox handle?
Catherine Heacox focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Catherine Heacox practiced law?
Catherine Heacox has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Catherine Heacox go to law school?
Catherine Heacox earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Catherine Heacox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court for Northern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 2006

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