Julie C. Heffington
Ms. Heffington, a partner of the firm, focuses her practice in the areas of insurance litigation, divorce, adoption, property disputes, wills and estates. She has achieved successful results through defense jury verdict, directed verdict, declaratory judgment, summary judgment, appeal, and court mediation.
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Heffington enjoyed a career as a Registered Nurse for fourteen years, specializing in Labor and Delivery, Recovery, and Pediatrics. She remains licensed in the State of Tennessee and is active in promoting the nursing profession.
Education
2000 – Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. Nursing
2013 – Nashville School of Law, J.D. (Moot Court Award)
Professional Associations
Maury County Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Practice Areas
Insurance Litigation
Divorce
Adoption
Property Dispute
Wills
Estates
Rule 31 Listed Family and General Civil Mediator
In Her Own Words
Julie appreciates the parallels of nursing and the practice of law. She explains: “They are actually very similar in that a person is coming to me in their time of need, not knowing what to expect – whether it is surgery or a lawsuit – and my job, as a nurse or a lawyer, is to help them navigate through the process, making the journey as easy as possible.” Because of her unique educational and professional background, Julie has a vast understanding of legal issues that involve medical components.
Part of Ms. Heffington’s practice is devoted to adoption, which is near and dear to her heart. She became a mother through the process of adoption – both international and domestic.