Heather M. Calhoon

Heather’s practice focuses on complex civil defense litigation with an emphasis on premises liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, dram shop, professional liability and transportation claims. Admitted to practice in Florida, she has represented a broad range of clients in cases involving severe catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death. 

AV Preeminent rated in Florida by Martindale-Hubbell, Heather is recognized by her clients, peers and adversaries for her legal knowledge, ethical standards and being an adversary for her clients.

• Defense verdict in a personal injury action brought by a Plaintiff who allegedly suffered a permanent traumatic brain injury following an awning collapse.

• Obtained summary judgment in a pedestrian vs motor vehicle accident involving severe physical injuries including a traumatic brain injury.

• Obtained summary judgment in a trip and fall lawsuit involving a national retail store.

• Assisted in the defense of a premises owner in a negligent security lawsuit involving the sexual assault and wrongful death of a patron.

• Defended and obtained favorable settlement for a national grocery chain involving a slip and fall with severe personal injuries.

• Defended and obtained favorable settlement for a national restaurant in a catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death Dram Shop lawsuit.

Top Lawyers of South Florida – Top Lawyer, 2016

South Florida Legal Leader, Top Lawyer, 2015

Super Lawyers®, Florida Rising Star List, Civil Litigation Defense, 2010

Martindale Hubble AV Preeminent- Rating, 2013 – present