Nathan Z. Heffernan
Areas of Practice: Litigation, Professional Liability, Business & Corporate, Real Estate
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota / Hudson, Wisconsin
Direct: 612.336.9316 / Email: nheffernan@lommen.com
Nathan Z. Heffernan / Biography
With four years of judicial clerkship experience, Nathan Heffernan knows how the judicial system works. Prior to joining Lommen Abdo, Nathan clerked at the Minnesota Court of Appeals and in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District in Duluth. In law school, Nathan interned for Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Nathan received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota and received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
In his practice at Lommen Abdo, Nathan concentrates his practice on all areas of litigation, including complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage and defense. Nathan also serves clients through the firm’s professional liability practice. Nathan also serves clients as a business and corporate lawyer helping clients with every stage of their businesses. From entity formation through exit strategy, Nathan is there to assist with all corporate matters. Nathan is listed as a Rising Star by Minnesota Super Lawyers for his work in Civil Litigation – Defense.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Nathan is an avid Minnesota sports fan and enjoys cheering on the Gophers, Vikings, and Loons. While Nathan was a history major at the University of Minnesota, he studied abroad at Trinity College in Dublin. Nathan lived in Duluth for two years before coming back to the Twin Cities.
When he’s not practicing law, he enjoys spending time at his family’s cabin on the Brule River in northern Wisconsin.
Leadership + Activities
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- State Bar of Wisconsin
Published Articles
- “Chapter 19: Professional Liability Claims-Made Coverage,” Update to Fifth Edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, Minnesota CLE, April 2023
Education
- University of Minnesota, B.A., 2014
- University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2018
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin, 2019
- Minnesota, 2022
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2022
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2023
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2023
Awards
News + Articles
17 Lommen Abdo Attorneys Named to 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Lommen Abdo proudly announces the inclusion of a number of our attorneys in the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These individuals have shown exceptional skills and commitment to their practice areas. Join us in congratulating them for their...
Lommen Abdo Attorneys Honored in Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 Top Lawyers List
Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 Top Lawyers List We are thrilled to announce that 15 of our attorneys at Lommen Abdo have been recognized in Minnesota Monthly’s 2024 Top Lawyers list. This accolade highlights their dedication, skill, and outstanding contributions in their...
Minnesota Supreme Court – in Conflicting Opinions – Issues Further Guidance to Practitioners on the Filing Requirements of Rule 5.04(a)
The 2013 amendments to the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure enacted substantial changes to Rule 5.04(a), which now plays a crucial role in determining the timeliness of filing a case. It brought about significant change to the long-standing practice of so-called...
Lommen Abdo Attorneys Co-Edit and Author the 2023 Update to the 5th Edition of Minnesota CLE’s Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook
We are pleased to announce that Lommen Abdo lawyers John Crawford and Lauren Nuffort have been diligently co-editing and contributing to the 2023 update of the 5th edition of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook, which was published on April 19, 2023. The Deskbook,...
Minnesota Supreme Court Adopts the Common Interest Doctrine
Attorney-client privilege is the bedrock of the American legal system. It allows clients to speak openly and honestly with their counselors in a way that guarantees the free flow of information and ideas necessary for effective representation. But when numerous...
Get to Know Nathan Heffernan
At Lommen Abdo, we are always looking to bring in the best attorneys to serve the needs of our clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We are very happy to introduce the newest member of our team, attorney Nathan Heffernan. Nathan’s practice is focused on business and...