HARVEY R. HELLER is the shareholder in charge of our Insurance Coverage and Defense Practice Group. Harvey is the creator of our Result Focused Case Management System®. He is an honors graduate of Michigan State University, as well as a cum laude graduate of Detroit College of Law. In addition to being an active litigator, Mr. Heller is a member of the Michigan State Bar Foundation Fellows and the Michigan Defense Trial Council. On a national level, Mr. Heller is a member of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability, the Defense Research Institute, as well as the International Association of Defense Counsel. He has authored articles on the subject of professional liability and has been a featured speaker at professional liability seminars. Mr. Heller has been continuously selected for inclusion in the annual editions of Best Lawyers in America and Michigan Super Lawyers.

Clients have the following comments on his abilities:

• "Harvey and his team take the time to discuss matters and explain them in a way that the listener understands. They do not speak above people. They are extremely prompt in returning calls and are very in tune with clients' needs and expectations. Harvey has the unique ability to see a case for its ultimate exposure very quickly so that matters can be resolved quickly."
• "Harvey Heller has a no nonsense approach to law and to life. He always knows what the bottom line is. He takes the most direct route to the solution and gets great results. Harvey also surrounds himself with good people. People who think like he does and who want to excel at their jobs and in their personal lives."
• "Harvey's most important attribute is his ability to see the human side of business deals. Harvey has great insights into the thought process of a Plaintiff and what it might take to resolve a dispute. Further, he can break through the ego, pride and self dealing of the parties to encourage a settlement which brings all sides together. He has a great ability to act as a deal maker, and to try a case when needed."
• "Harvey is a natural leader and communicator. People respect his opinion and judgement. "
• "Harvey exhibits diligence, common sense, analytical skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. In addition, he is humorous when needed and sober when serious thought is required. He has the unique ability to handle whatever comes his way. On top of that, he has the ability to tie a perfect bow tie!"
• "Harvey has the ability to always cut to the chase and see the forest for the trees."

 

Education

• DETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW, Detroit, Michigan, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1976
• MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan, B.A., with honors, 1973

Professional Memberships

• STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN
• AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
• MICHIGAN DEFENSE TRIAL COUNSEL
• DEFENSE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
• INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL