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Kelly Margaret Heitkamp
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Biography
Kelly M. Heitkamp is an experienced East Texas attorney in practice since 1999. She has successfully represented clients in the areas of family law, specifically matters involving divorce, child support/possession, termination/adoption, and grandparents' access/possession. At the Law Office of Kelly M. Heitkamp, P.C., we value the personal relationship which we develop with our clients as well as the ability to help each of them achieve the legal outcome they desire. We are an aggressive firm and expect the client to be an active participant in his/her case. The client and the desires of the client are the most vital part in effectively represnting a party in a family case. We work together toward a common goal and do not quit until we achieve success.
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 11 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Heitkamp, Kelly M. Attorney
409 Magrill Street, Longview, TX, 75601
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Practice Areas
Child Custody (23)
Divorce & Separation (21)
Lawsuits & Disputes (9)
Family (8)
Child Support (3)
Child Abuse (2)
Adoption (1)
Alimony (1)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Business (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Guardianship (1)
Libel & Slander (1)
Litigation (1)
Mediation (1)
Probate (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Probate
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Hardworking and strong
I have used Kelly when I was divorce in 2013 and then I hired her to represent my son and later my daughter. Unfortunately I am now in need of an attorney again since my son passed in September. I first hired an attorney who handles estates but I realized I really needed to stay with who I know bec...
Kelly Heitkamp
Replied last January 24, 2016Clients like you make the profession enjoyable. I appreciate your kind words and the sacrifices you have made for your family over the years. You've become a friend and I'm always here to help you.
Kelly Margaret Heitkamp's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Kelly since law school and all clients that I have referred to her have been very pleased with her legal representation and protection of their interests. Her love of animals and advocacy of animal rights is also longstanding."
"Kelly is a fantastic attorney. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure her client walks away happy."
Experience
Honors
2019
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Featured Columnist, Longview News Journal
2013
Beuatification Award, Keep Longview Beautiful
2012
Humanitarian Award, Pet Partnership
1996
American Jurisprudence, Legal Research & Writing
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Kelly Heitkamp, PC
Associations
1999 - Present
Texas Association of Defense CounselMember
1999 - Present
Animal Law Section of Texas State BarSecretary
1998 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Gregg County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member
1998 - 2003
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
When one party takes advantage
Wife forced to return one half of all monies taken and return all personal property to marital residence until time of trial.
Father working pipeline
Husband was willing to take a desk job with oil company and was awarded 50/50 possession of children sharing all right equally. He was no longer working 80 hour weeks.
Grandparent will prevail
Grandparents were successful in gaining conservatorship rights to both children. Children now live with Grandparents.
Fiduciary Duty
Shelter forced to comply with the statute and produce the financial records, including bank statements
Fathers are equally important
Father reunited with child. Mother allowed to move but not with the child.
Education
1998
Oklahoma City University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of North Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Northeast Texas Paralegal Association
Animal Welfare - Legislative Changes
2015
Northeast Texas Paralegal Association
The Power of Organized Activists
2014
Tyler Bar Association
Impact of animal welfare laws in rural communities
2012
South Texas School of Law
Negligence vs. Recklessness in animal cruelty
2012
Perpperdine - Animal Law Section
A Comparison of Tethering Laws
2011
Northeast Texas Paralegal Association
Animal Welfare - legislative changes
2010
Boston College School of Law
Vivisection
2009
Animal Law/Environmental Law seminar
Vivisection
Publications
2015
Longview News Journal
Weekly Animal Welfare column
N/A
Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law
Enemy Lines - The profit of animal abuse
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers