Atty. Edward Peter Heartney

Atty. Edward Peter Heartney

Edward Peter Heartney is a lawyer practicing class action litigation, general commercial litigation. Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Brownsville Brownsville 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward Peter Heartney at a glance

Edward Peter Heartney is a business, class action, and litigation attorney based in Brownsville, Texas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1990) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Brownsville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Peter Heartney is a lawyer practicing class action litigation, general commercial litigation
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Edward practices in Brownsville, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Peter Heartney's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Edward Peter Heartney is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Edward Peter Heartney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brownsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Peter Heartney

Where is Edward Peter Heartney's law office located?
Edward Peter Heartney's law practice is located in Brownsville, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Peter Heartney handle?
Edward Peter Heartney focuses on business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Edward Peter Heartney practiced law?
Edward Peter Heartney has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Edward Peter Heartney go to law school?
Edward Peter Heartney earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Edward Peter Heartney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1990
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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