Atty. Heather J. Panko

Atty. Heather J. Panko

Order of the Coif. Phi Delta Phi.

Dallas Dallas 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (945) 221-7703 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Heather J. Panko at a glance

Heather J. Panko is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Stutzman, Bromberg, Esserman & Plifka A Professional Corporation. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Texas at Dallas (B.S.B.A., 2002). Active member of Dallas and American Bar Associations Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Order of the Coif
  • Phi Delta Phi
  • SMU Law Review Association, 2005-2006
  • Comment Editor, Journal of Air Law and Commerce 2005-2006

Author

  • "Torts - United Stated District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Holds That an Airline has a Duty to Protect a Child Participating in the Unaccompanied Minor Program from the Criminal Acts of a Third Party: Garza v
  • Northwest Airlines, Inc., " 70 J. Air L. & Com. 131 (2005)
  • "Cellular Phones on Airplanes - An idea not Ready for Take-Off, " 70 J. Air L. & Com. 533 (2005)

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 Dallas 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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Where is Heather J. Panko's law office located?
Heather J. Panko's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Stutzman, Bromberg, Esserman & Plifka A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Heather J. Panko practiced law?
Heather J. Panko has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Heather J. Panko go to law school?
Heather J. Panko earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S.B.A., 2002).
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- 2006
B.S.B.A.
University of Texas at Dallas
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2006

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