About Heather

Biography

As a principal at The Van Winkle Law Firm, Heather Whitaker Goldstein focuses on incapacity planning, client advocacy and litigation in a wide variety of situations where an elderly person is vulner...

Practice Areas

Antitrust and Trade Law 9%

Antitrust and unfair trade law, also including trade secrets protections, and noncompete litigation.

11 years

Copyright Infringement 9%

Elder Law 9%

Estate Planning 9%

Guardianship 9%

Health Care 9%

Litigation 9%

General business litigation including contract issues, fraud, fiduciary duties, and business ownership issues.

11 years

Medicaid and Medicare 9%

Patent Infringement 9%

Intellectual property litigation including patent, trademark, and copyright litigation.

11 years

Trademark Infringement 9%

Trusts 9%

Other 1%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

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No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 28 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

The Van Winkle Law Firm

P.O. Box 7376, Asheville, NC, 28802

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The Van Winkle Law Firm

11 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

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Heather Whitaker Goldstein's Reviews

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1.0 /5.0

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Posted by Frances | April 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Would not return any fees or admit any fault. Seemed to care more about the money than the clients betrayal

I would not recommend this attorney to anyone facing a serious legal matter. In my experience, the representation was marked by poor communication, troubling billing practices, and a level of guidance that fell far short of what I was led to expect. I repeatedly felt that my concerns were minimized r...ather than addressed. The overall experience left me with significant frustration, financial loss, and a lasting sense that my trust had been misplaced.

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Experience

Rating: 8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Younger Lawyer Pro Bono Service Award, North Carolina Bar Association

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Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, The Van Winkle Law Firm

1900 - Present

Principal, The Van Winkle Law Firm

2003 - 2012

Executive Director, Asheville Jewish Community Center

1999 - 2003

Attorney, McGuire Wood & Bissette, PA

1998 - 1999

Attorney, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Hon. Welton Curtis Sewell, U.S. District Court, E.D. Virginia

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue

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Education

1997

The George Washington Law School

1993

Duke University

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Languages

English

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