Practice Areas

Heygood, Orr & Pearson is currently accepting cases in the following practice areas:

Appellate

The attorneys at Heygood, Orr & Pearson have represented clients before the United States Supreme Court, numerous federal courts of appeal, intermediate appellate courts, and the supreme courts of many states. Our legal research and briefing in our appellate cases is second to none.

Automotive Defects

Our firm have represented thousands of clients whose vehicles were equipped with defeat devices used to conceal excess emissions, including the VW “Clean Diesel” litigation, the FCA EcoDiesel litigation, the Mercedes emissions litigation, and the GM Duramax emissions litigation.

Catastrophic Injury

Our attorneys have represented clients in many different types of catastrophic personal injury cases, including cases involving product liability, wrongful death, construction injuries, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, and automobile accidents.

Class Actions

Heygood, Orr & Pearson has represented clients in a variety of class action lawsuits. Our firm was a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the Volkswagen “Diselgate” MDL, and currently represents thousands of GM and Ford vehicle owners in two ongoing class actions.

Commercial Litigation

Our firm has represented clients in commercial litigation matters involving breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, tortious interference with contract, unfair competition, breach of contract, non-compete agreements, insurance coverage disputes, and other areas.

False Claims Act

Heygood, Orr & Pearson represents clients in “whistleblower” or “Qui Tam” cases involving individuals who witnessed unethical or illegal behavior against the government, such as tax evasion, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, or government vendor fraud.

Insurance Litigation

Heygood, Orr & Pearson has represented both insurance policyholders and large insurance companies in a variety of insurance related disputes. Our firm has also represented investors, insurance providers, funds, and brokers involved in the life settlements industry.

Mass Torts

Our attorneys have represented thousands of clients who suffered injuries and deaths caused by dangerous products, including cases involving talcum powder, Roundup, Paraquat, the fentanyl pain patch, and table saw injuries.

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