Heather A Long

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Heather A Long

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Odessa, DE
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +7 more

501 Main St., Odessa, DE

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

25%
Personal Injury 25%

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

25%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

5%
Motorcycle Accident 2%

2%
Brain Injury 1%

1%
Defective and Dangerous Products 1%

1%
Insurance 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Delaware for 19 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virgin Islands for 17 years

State: Virgin Islands

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Heather Long

501 Main St., Odessa, DE, 19730

injuryde.com/

Online Presence

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Heather A Long's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Sean | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Sean

Heather did a great job helping me with my car accident. She was able to negotiate with the insurance companies and get me a settlement that helped me get out from the financial burden the accident had caused in the first place. I highly recommend calling Heather if you are in the same situation as... me.

Posted by Michele | July 21, 2017 | Car Accidents

Confident, Competent, and Dedicated Attorney

Heather Long helped me navigate the legal fallout from my 2015 motor vehicle accident. She provided excellent guidance and had expert insight into the car insurance company, adjuster, and settlement/judgement history. Her medical background really helps her understand and advocate for her clients and... their injury claims. Additionally, she was really honest about the entire process and her transparency gave her instant credibility and me instant trust in her abilities. Heather makes you feel like you have a fiercely loyal friend on your side, which is critical when you're dealing with the physiological and psychology ramifications of a car accident. I recommend her with the utmost enthusiasm.

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Heather A Long's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Simon

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and refer all of my workers compensation cases to her. Heather is an excellent attorney, great to work with, very responsive, and very highly recommended. 5 stars!!"

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Sean Gambogi

Car accident lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Heather is a great litigator and a compassionate attorney. She takes the necessary time to speak with her clients so that they feel they are making an informed decision regarding their car accident or work injury. I highly recommend Heather."

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Dana Reynolds

Car accident lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a highly experienced, competent and diligent attorney. She routine makes herself available to her fellow members of the Delaware Bar to discuss questions relating to her practice areas and is a frequent speaker and author on those topics. I have referred clients to Heather and they speak very highly of her and the results that she obtains for them. Additionally, Heather has a warm and professional manner and puts her clients at ease. I endorse Heather for personal injury, worker's comp, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, nursing home negligence and medical malpractice."

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Bayard Marin

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to endorse Heather Long Heather is an excellent lawyer. I have consulted with her on legal matters and have found her extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She is very pleasant and accommodating."

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Sean Gambogi

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Nicholas Krayer

Personal injury lawyer

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Dana Reynolds

Child custody lawyer

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Bayard Marin

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Star, Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top Lawyers, Delaware Today

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top Lawyers, Delaware Today

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Founding Attorney, Long & Greenberg, LLC

2009 - 2023

Partner, Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O'Neill

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Geico Insurance Company

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Kent & McBride, PC

Associations

2009 - Present

Delaware Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Delaware State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Virgin Islands Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Watson v. New Castle County Paramedics

Finding in favor of Claimant

State v. Sturgeon, 2012 Del. Super. LEXIS 383 (Del. Super. Ct. 2012)

Affirmed in Employee's favor

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Education

2005

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Delaware State Bar Association, Worker's Compensation Section

Motion Day Magic

2023

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

50 Tips in 50 Minutes

2023

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

Practical Considerations in a Virtual World

2018

Women's Leadership Conference Effective Communication and Negotiation

2018

Delaware Workers' Compensation Seminar

Ethics in Settlement

2017

2017 Annual Conference

Case Law Update

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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