Marilyn Heiken represents people seriously injured or killed by car and truck collisions, defective products, medical malpractice, industrial accidents, and other incidents. Marilyn has the highest professional ratings for legal ability and ethics.
Marilyn entered the field of law in her early twenties as the office manager for St. Andrew Legal Clinic in Portland, Oregon. The clinic is a catholic nonprofit organization that provides legal services to people in financial need. She then worked as a legal secretary for three years in Eugene before she decided to go to law school. She decided to become a lawyer to address injustices she saw in society and in the practice of law. Marilyn got her bachelors degree in English, summa cum laude, from the University of Oregon, and she got her law degree from the University of Oregon in 1992.
Marilyn started working with Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton in 1995. The Johnson firm has a dedicated team of professionals working on every case. They return your calls and emails promptly. They understand how stressful being involved in litigation can be, and they work with you every step of the way to explain the process and advocate for you. They listen carefully so that they understand your case.
Marilyn is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Lane County Bar Association, and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (Guardian member.) Marilyn is admitted to practice in all Oregon state and federal courts.
Marilyn serves as an elected delegate to the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates. She is also an editor and author for two Oregon State Bar continuing education publications: Torts and Statutory Time Limitations. For a complete list of her publications, please see her biography at www.justicelawyers.com.
Marilyn is also an artist. She has a metal smith shop where she makes jewelry. She also likes to paint using watercolors, and she knits and sews. She also hikes and bikes, and reads way too many novels. She is married to Doug Heiken who works for Oregon Wild.
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
She helped with settling my car accident without her we wouldn't have gotten what we
I was very happy to be able to help you deal with the insurance companies and get the compensation for your injuries that you deserved.
Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I consulted with Marilyn about a case and found her to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was very generous with her time and explained the issues to me in plain language without making me feel intimidated. I felt she has my best interests in mind. I am happy to recommend her as a plainti...
Posted by Jodie | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
My son was a passenger injured in an auto accident. He suffered a fractured jaw. Despite limited insurance and many others injured, marilyn pursued all avenues and obtained a great settlement for him. She is dedicated and an extremely savvy attorney!
Posted by Ned | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I hired Marilyn after I was struck with a car as a pedestrian in a crosswalk. I sustained considerable injures and needed a good attorney to be my advocate with the insurance company. She had me send her all the medial bills and she saw that they got paid and she negotiated vigorously with the insu...
"Marilyn Heiken may be the person most knowledgable about Oregon civil litigation that I have ever met. Marilyn is thoughtful and circumspect about her cases without losing sight of the central claims. Marilyn is patient in explaining complex areas of law and deeply cares about injured and vulnerable people in our communities."
"Marilyn is an exceptional attorney. She possesses a keen mind and provides careful analysis to all her cases. She is compassionate and caring which is crucial in her practice area. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Heiken is hard-working and smart, and cares deeply about the cases she works on. I recommend her without reservation."
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Mar 04
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"Marilyn Heiken is exceptional in many respects. She possesses an incisive and highly developed legal mind as well as a warm and compassionate personality. I unconditionally recommend her as an attorney."
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1992
Leadership of Women, Anna E. Wood
1995 - Present
Attorney, Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, PC
1993 - 1994
Attorney, Luvaas Cobb Richards & Fraser
1992 - 1993
Judicial Clerk, State of Oregon
1982 - 1983
Office Manager, St. Andrew Legal Clinic
2021 - Present
Oregon State Bar/PLF Statutory Time LimitationsEditor
2018 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Publications ComMember
2017 - Present
Oregon State Bar House of DelegatesDelegate
2016 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Local Professional ResponsibilityMember
2010 - Present
University of Oregon School of LawMoot Court Judge
1996 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
Oregon State Bar Torts CLEEditorial Board
1992 - Present
Lane County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2016 - 2018
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Publications ComCo-Chair
2005 - 2007
Lane County Bar Association, Judicial Admin CommitteeChair
1991 - 1992
Women's Law ForumDirector
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1992
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1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
2004
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03 May 2021
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