Stephen Heard

Business Mediator

Attorney & Mediator · Rule 31 Mediator

Stephen K. Heard practices with the firm of Cornelius & Collins, LLP, and focuses primarily on civil trial and appellate practice in State and Federal courts as well as the representation of small businesses and non-profit organizations. His areas of focus include: Medical Malpractice, Employment Law (including Age, Sex and Race Discrimination), Torts and Personal Injury, Real Property Disputes, Civil Rights, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Products Liability, Education Institutional Liability, Auto and Truck Liability. Stephen is a Rule 31 Mediator since 2001 and has participated in over 250 mediations. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Emory Law School, Stephen has tried over 200 court of record lawsuits and argued 36 appeals. He has served as a lecturer and presenter in over 28 continuing legal education programs.