Heather Connor is one of the firm’s senior litigators with a wide-ranging practice, including insurance coverage, commercial litigation, transportation, construction and a variety of other liability exposures. She has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdict as well as handled matters in the administrative and appellate courts. She is also actively involved in assisting clients in the investigation of accidents and the pre-suit resolution of catastrophic cases.

Heather is married with two boys. Outside of MGC, she spends her time alternating between being a band mom and chauffeuring her kids around.

Practice Areas

  • Adulterated Food
  • Alcohol Liability
  • Bad Faith
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction
  • Director and Officer Liability
  • Governmental Liability
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • SIU/Arson and Fraud
  • Transportation
  • Trucking

Education

  • Tulane Law School (JD)
  • Louisiana State University (BA)

Professional Memberships

  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Bar Admissions

  • 2003 US District Court Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina
  • 2001 North Carolina
  • 1998 Louisiana
  • 1998 US District Court Middle District of Louisiana
  • United States Fourth Circuit

Certifications

  • Certified Litigation Management Professional

Community Involvement

  • Council for Children’s Rights (Volunteer Attorney)