Atty. Michael Jon Heron
Michael J. Heron is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office with over 30 years of legal experience.
Aging Services & More Attorney · Serving Edmond, OK · 35+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jon Heron at a Glance
Michael Jon Heron is a Partner based in Edmond, Oklahoma, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma U.S. District Court for the Northern District Oklahoma U.S. District Court for the Eastern (1991). Educated at University of Oklahoma J.D. (—) and University of Oklahoma M.S. Audiology University of Oklahoma B.S. Communication Disorders (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel: President. Serves clients in Edmond, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jon Heron
- Michael J. Heron is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office with over 30 years of legal experience
- He specializes in protecting the rights of individuals and businesses in civil cases involving medical malpractice, professional liability, construction, transportation, and insurance matters
- Mike represents hospitals, practice groups, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals in a wide range of litigation, policies and procedures, compliance, investigations, business transactions, labor and employment issues, human resources matters, and other day-to-day business and operational needs
- He works closely with senior leadership and in-house counsel at each client to ensure his legal strategy supports the long-term business goals of the organization and to create best practices and internal policies to reduce the likelihood of litigation in the first place
- Before joining Hall Booth Smith, Mike was a Partner at his own firm near Oklahoma City for more than 15 years
- He also worked as an associate attorney for more than a decade earlier in his legal career
- Mike earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, and he also completed both a Master of Science in Audiology and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders at the University of Oklahoma
- He formerly served as President and sat on the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel and is a past member of DRI
- Experience Labor & Employment Mike represents hospitals and health care professionals in a wide range of labor and employment matters including contracts, credentialing, licensure actions, human resources matters, corporate compliance, policies and procedures, and other employer/employee matters
- Medical Malpractice Mike has decades of experience defending hospitals, practice groups, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals in complex medical malpractice and other professional liability litigation including catastrophic injury, misdiagnosis, wrongful diagnosis, and other high-exposure cases
- Recognition •The Best Lawyers in America , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Best Lawyers, 2025 - 2026 •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, High Ethical Standing
- Martindale-Hubbell •Oklahoma Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
- 2011-2012, 2017-2019 Presentations Michael provides numerous presentations and educational seminars to nurses and physicians for hospitals on topics such as charting, credentialing, informed consent, EMTALA, depositions, end-of-life issues, and human resources matters
- Select presentations are listed below. •Current Trends in Litigation PLICO Regional Hospital Meeting, 2016 •Pitfalls and Liability Issues with the Use of the Electronic Medical Record Oklahoma Healthcare Summit, 2015 •Negligent Credentialing Claims and Dealing with Difficult Practitioners Oklahoma Association of Medical Services (OKAMSS), 2012 In the Press 58 HBS Attorneys Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients August 16, 2024 Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that 58 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Jon Heron's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jon Heron handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Edmond.
Medical Malpractice in Edmond
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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Insurance Law in Edmond
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Edmond
Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Edmond Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Edmond-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 Edmond Choose Michael Jon Heron
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 Michael Jon Heron's practice in the field of medical malpractice and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jon Heron brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and insurance, Michael Jon Heron can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Edmond
A Edmond-based practice means Michael Jon Heron attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Jon Heron Handles in Edmond
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