Personal Background
Prior to joining The Lanier Law Firm in 2007, Ms. Heacox practiced law at Weitz & Luxenberg. Ms. Heacox is the co-author of “An Antidote to Pre-emption,” published in Trial magazine in February 2002. Actively involved in neighborhood activities, Ms. Heacox resides in Manhattan. She has a great affection for the outdoors with avid interests in sailing, hiking, skiing and cycling.
Representative Cases
Served on the Plaintiffs Steering Committee:
In re Mirena IUD Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2767; and In re Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2502
Litigated cases in numerous MDL and other mass tort litigations including:
IN RE: Avandia Litigation, MDL 1871 (E.D.Pa.); IN RE: Actos (Pioglitazone) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2299 (W.D.La.); In Re Xarelto Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2592 (E.D.La.); In re Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2545 (N.D. Il.); IN RE: Yasmin and Yaz (Drospirenone) Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2100 (S.D. Il.); In re Ortho Evra Products Liability Litigation, MDL 1742 (N.D. Oh.), IN RE: Chantix (Varenicline) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2092 (N.D. Al); In re Propecia (Finasteride) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2331, Fosamax, Medtronic Lead Wire Litigation, Reglan, Ketek, Vaginal Mesh, Da Vinci, Parlodel, and Medtronic Infuse.
Community and Professional Activities
- Member the American Association for Justice
- Member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Member of the American Association of Trial Lawyers – New Jersey