Heather McFarlane

Heather McFarlane

also known as Heather Kubiak, Heather Fleniken

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 27 years

Mediation Lawyer Practice Areas: Mediation, Litigation

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Mediation 95%

I have mediated a number of civil disputes, including contract disputes, insurance coverage, intellectual property, labor & employment, and personal injury.

17 years | 250 cases

95%
Litigation 5%

I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial matters. I have tried 14 jury cases, for bench trials, and one arbitration to verdict as a first-chair lawyer (the person responsible for the case). I have handled many other contested hearings and trials that did not reach verdict.

29 years | 500 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Heather McFarlane's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by D. W. Jordan | November 27, 2011

Professional, responsive, and extremely helpful

My family hired Ms. Kubiak based on a recommendation from a family friend who is also an attorney in the Houston area. Ms. Kubiak helped us get an insurance claim case that had been stagnant for months moving and settled. Unlike the attorney that our insurance company had assigned, Ms. Kubiak was ava...ilable, responsive, and appropriately aggressive in providing information to my family and getting the case settled. She was sensitive to the worry and stress that a case such as ours can create on a family. I would most certainly recommend Ms. Kubiak to anyone.

Posted by Kaye | January 12, 2011

Attorney Recommends Kubiak

Heather Kubiak helped me launch my own law practice. After having advised businesses for over a decade while working at a large law firm, she has carefully researched the pros and cons of various business entities. Her attention to detail in determining how to best incorporate, was very helpful to ...me. I recommend Heather as a solid business lawyer. She is responsive, helpful, and imminently knowledgeable.

Posted by simon | May 3, 2010

Local advice and support for overseas client from London

As a client from another country, I relied on a London solicitor to refer me to a Texas lawyer. I could not have been more pleased with Heather Kubiak. I had a commercial dispute that arose over the internet. The case was tricky because it was not large enough to file a lawsuit over, but Heather’s... creative thinking assisted me in trying non-legal avenues. My dispute was quickly resolved at a fair price. I highly recommend Heather Kubiak!

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2010

In-House Counsel

Rather than just "doing her job," Heather takes a personal interest in the matters I send her, and partners with me. She frequently raises business and legal issues with me that add value to my company, and she understands reporting in a corporation. She is efficient, succinct, and moves the cases ...forward in a meaningful way. Heather's past experience with complex litigation and insurance coverage matters allows her to see the big picture; something that I appreciate. I highly recommend working with Heather Kubiak.

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Heather McFarlane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kubiak is very knowledgeable attorney."

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Chelsie Garza

Mediation lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to use her as a mediator on one of my cases as I am sure she has the skill and experience to help resolve the matter."

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Robert Painter

Commercial real estate lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather Kubiak is a smart, well-prepared, skilled commercial litigator. Any time I have a question about business litigation, I pick up the phone and call her. Commercial lawsuits are quite often fast-paced, and you need a skilled litigator who knows the ropes from the beginning. That attorney is Heather Kubiak. I have known Heather for several years, since we worked together at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Houston's largest law firm. Since that time, she has founded her own law firm, Kubiak & Carter PLLC, where she handles commercial litigation matters of all sizes. I strongly recommend Heather Kubiak."

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Amy Stewart

Insurance lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Heather Kubiak's work. In 2007-08, Heather and I represented co-defendant insurers in a complex D&O coverage case. As counsel for the primary carrier, Heather took the lead in preparing a motion for summary judgment on a key legal issue - whether an exclusion for claims brought by a bankruptcy trustee against directors and officers of the insured was excluded from coverage. The insurers prevailed on the motion, which facilitated a favorable resolution of the entire dispute. I also enjoyed working with Heather. She is smart, experienced and a strong advocate."

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Chelsie Garza

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Robert Painter

Health care lawyer

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Amy Stewart

Insurance lawyer

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Scott Davenport

Car accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2011

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2009

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2008

Texas Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2007

Texas Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2006

Texas Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2005

Texas Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, McFarlane Mediations

2008 - 2010

Associate, Morgan Lewis & Bockius

1998 - 2008

Senior Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski

1997 - 1997

Intern, The Supreme Court of Texas

Associations

2009 - Present

The Association of Women Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Houston Bar Foundation

Fellow

1998 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2015

The Association of Women Attorneys

Board Member

2010 - 2018

Women's Business Enterprise Alliance

Member

2007 - 2008

Texas World Affairs Council

Member

2006 - 2008

The College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Charles v. Administration Plus

Confidential

Calhoun v. Milstead Automotive

The case was dismissed

Theresa Peebles et. al. v. Adoptions Abroad, et. al.

Agreed Dismissal with prejudice

Victor Bhatt v. Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC

Dismissal of Kirksey with prejudice

Harris Corporation v. Ericsson Inc.

Harris won at trial

Chong Hua Sheng Mwu Gwung Committee, Inc. v. Eric Chen

CHSWG, Inc. won at trial and on appeal.

Mary Louise Mathieson v. Allright Parking, Inc.

Defense Verdict.

Fred Mendez v. Kathleen Sipe

Complete Plaintiff's verdict - collection complete

Horton v. Unisun Inc.

We obtained summary Judgment

Petrie v. Quicksilver Resources, Inc.

290 at 71 LLC v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Education

1998

The University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Law Student Boot Camp

Self-Promotion and Networking

2011

2011

12th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference Caught in the Middle: Claims Against Agents, Brokers, and Adjusters

2006

Houston Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Director and Officer Liability

Publications

2011

Association of Women Attorney's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 3 Avoiding Hidden Pitfalls: Insurance Coverage

2006

Houston Bar Assocation Continuing Legal Education Director and Officer Liability: Lessons Learned from Disney

1999

Texas Lawyer A More Modern Class Action? Bill Allows Removal to Federal Court

1997

Texas Journal of Women and the Law Improving Prosecution of Battering Partners: Some Innovations in the Law of Evidence

Languages

English

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