Marilyn A Heiken
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Marilyn A Heiken
Biography
Marilyn Heiken represents people seriously injured or killed by car and truck collisions, defective products, medical malpractice, industrial accidents, and other incidents. Marilyn has the highest professional ratings for legal ability and ethics.
Marilyn entered the field of law in her early twenties as the office manager for St. Andrew Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon. The clinic is a catholic nonprofit organization that provides legal services to people in financial need. She then worked as a legal secretary for three years in Eugene before she decided to go to law school. She decided to become a lawyer to address injustices she saw in society and in the practice of law. Marilyn got her bachelors degree in English, summa cum laude, from the University of Oregon, and she got her law degree from the University of Oregon in 1992.
Marilyn started working with Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton in 1995. The Johnson firm has a dedicated team of professionals working on every case. They return your calls and emails promptly. They understand how stressful being involved in litigation can be, and they work with you every step of the way to explain the process and advocate for you. They listen carefully so that they understand your case.
Marilyn is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Lane County Bar Association, and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Guardian member.) Marilyn is admitted to practice in all Oregon state and federal courts.
Marilyn serves as an elected delegate to the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates. She is also an editor and author for two Oregon State Bar continuing education publications: Torts and Statutory Time Limitations. For a complete list of her publications, please see her biography at www.justicelawyers.com.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Law Clerk State of Oregon
Year: 1992 - 1993
Description: Law Clerk to Lane County Circuit Judge Pierre Van Rysselberghe.
Attorney Luvaas Cobb Richards and Fraser
Year: 1993 - 1994
Description: Associate attorney for insurance defense firm.
Attorney Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton
Year: 1995 - Current
Description: Attorney for law firm specializing in personal injury, employment law, civil rights, and workers compensation.
Professional Associations
Lane County Bar Association Member (1992 - Current)
Oregon State Bar # 923308 Member (1992 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (1996 - Current)
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Guardian Member (1996 - Current)
Publications
"Worker's Compensation Claims and Third Party Liens" Oregon Trial Lawyers Magazine (June, 2019)
“Potential Malpractice Trap in the OTCA" PLF in Brief (January, 2019)
“Landslide" Oregon Trial Lawyers Magazine (December, 2016)
"Wrongful Death and Survival of Personal Injury Actions" Oregon State Bar Torts CLE (June, 2012)
"Medical Malpractice" Oregon State Bar Torts CLE (June, 2006)
"The Law and Pleasure Boating" Oregon Trial Lawyers Magazine (January, 2005)
"Nursing Homes and Unsafe Premises" Oregon Trial Lawyers Magazine (January, 2003)
“Characters Who Shaped Our Character Oregon Trial Lawyers Magazine (June, 2017)
Awards
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Anna E. Wood Award
University of Oregon 1992.0
Note: Recognizes contribution to women's rights. Anna E. Wood was the first woman to graduate from the U of O in 1896.
Education
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University of Oregon School of Law J.D. (1992)
Year: 1989 - 1992
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University of Oregon B.A. (1987) | English Literature
Year: 1984 - 1987
Honors: summa cum laude
Websites
https://www.justicelawyers.com
Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, PC
Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, PC
975 Oak St Ste 1050, Eugene, OR 97401
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(541) 484-0882