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Heather M. Fields

Heather M. Fields

Of Counsel

1021 E. Cary St.
Suite 2120
Richmond, VA 23219
T 804.533.3868
heather.fields@nelsonmullins.com
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Heather is a seasoned litigator who focuses on defending manufacturers of automobiles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods in products liability cases involving high-value catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in state and federal courts.

She has tried bench and jury trials to verdict as first and second chair. Heather has experience developing all aspects of case...

Heather is a seasoned litigator who focuses on defending manufacturers of automobiles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods in products liability cases involving high-value catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in state and federal courts.

She has tried bench and jury trials to verdict as first and second chair. Heather has experience developing all aspects of case strategy. She also has experience handling commercial disputes including contract disputes, class actions, and fraud matters. She manages large document review and production projects and engages in mediation and settlement of high-value litigation.

Heather M. Fields

strategy. She also has experience handling commercial disputes including contract disputes, class actions, and fraud matters. She manages large document review and production projects and engages in mediation and settlement of high-value litigation.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

  • First- and second-chaired state and federal court tort and contract actions.
  • Managed a complex litigation docket of hundreds of active cases as national counsel for a manufacturer of industrial fuel purification systems. Coordinated case strategy for local counsel in more than 20 states and, through jurisdictional objections and dispositive motions, developed consistent defensive strategies with an emphasis on early resolution
  • Developed “case-in-a-box” strategies for an international automotive manufacturer to reduce litigation expenses and ensure consistent case handling across multiple vehicle lines and component products.

Educational Activities

  • University of Richmond School of Law
    • Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition
    • Client Counseling and Negotiation Board
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

  • First- and second-chaired state and federal court tort and contract actions.
  • Managed a complex litigation docket of hundreds of active cases as national counsel for a manufacturer of industrial fuel purification systems. Coordinated case strategy for local counsel in more than 20 states and, through jurisdictional objections and dispositive motions, developed consistent defensive strategies with an emphasis on early resolution
  • Developed “case-in-a-box” strategies for an international automotive manufacturer to reduce litigation expenses and ensure consistent case handling across multiple vehicle lines and component products.

Educational Activities

  • University of Richmond School of Law
    • Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition
    • Client Counseling and Negotiation Board

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Recognitions

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Professional Activities

  • Virginia Bar Association Litigation Section
  • Richmond Bar Association

Heather is a seasoned litigator who focuses on defending manufacturers of automobiles, industrial equipment, and consumer goods in products liability cases involving high-value catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in state and federal courts.

She has tried bench and jury trials to verdict as first and second chair. Heather has experience developing all aspects of case... strategy. She also has experience handling commercial disputes including contract disputes, class actions, and fraud matters. She manages large document review and production projects and engages in mediation and settlement of high-value litigation.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

  • First- and second-chaired state and federal court tort and contract actions.
  • Managed a complex litigation docket of hundreds of active cases as national counsel for a manufacturer of industrial fuel purification systems. Coordinated case strategy for local counsel in more than 20 states and, through jurisdictional objections and dispositive motions, developed consistent defensive strategies with an emphasis on early resolution
  • Developed “case-in-a-box” strategies for an international automotive manufacturer to reduce litigation expenses and ensure consistent case handling across multiple vehicle lines and component products.

Educational Activities

  • University of Richmond School of Law
    • Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition
    • Client Counseling and Negotiation Board

Education

  • University of Richmond School of Law, JD (2009)
    • Richmond Journal of Law and Technology, Managing Editor
    • Intellectual Property Certificate
    • Pro Bono Certificate
    • Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Law Association Award for Excellence
  • University of Maryland, BA/BS, with honors (2006)

Admissions

  • Virginia
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Virginia Bar Association Litigation Section
  • Richmond Bar Association