Atty. Heather Jo Van Meter

Atty. Heather Jo Van Meter

Heather Jo Van Meter is a lawyer practicing litigation, products liability, medical malpractice and 13 other areas of law. Heather received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Lake Oswego Lake Oswego 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Jo Van Meter at a glance

Heather Jo Van Meter is a medical malpractice, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1998), Alaska U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Co (1999), and Washington (inactive) (2020). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1994). Active member of Oregon State Bar (Elected Member, House of Delegates) Federal Bar Association Defense Research Institute U, S, and District Court of Oregon Historical Society (Past President) Owen M. Serands clients in Lake Oswego, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Heather Jo Van Meter is a lawyer practicing litigation, products liability, medical malpractice and 13 other areas of law
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Heather practices in Lake Oswego, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Jo Van Meter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Jo Van Meter 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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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Heather Jo Van Meter is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Heather Jo Van Meter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Heather Jo Van Meter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Heather Jo Van Meter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Heather Jo Van Meter

Where is Heather Jo Van Meter's law office located?
Heather Jo Van Meter's law practice is located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Jo Van Meter handle?
Heather Jo Van Meter focuses on medical malpractice, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Heather Jo Van Meter practiced law?
Heather Jo Van Meter has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Heather Jo Van Meter go to law school?
Heather Jo Van Meter earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Heather Jo Van Meter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1998
Alaska U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Co
Admitted: 1999
Washington (inactive)
Admitted: 2020

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