Practice Areas

Litigation

Mr. Heppt aggressively represents clients in a full range of business and commercial disputes. He provides his clients with reliable pre-litigation advice, chooses the appropriate forum to litigate a dispute, prepares pleadings that properly advances his client’s case, engages in strategic motion practice and conducts effective discovery. read more

Intellectual Property Litigation Mr. Heppt has successfully represented companies in the areas of trademark and copyright infringement. He recently represented a jewelry designer and defeated a claim of copyright infringement by a competitor in California. He successfully prosecuted a trademark infringement action on behalf of a fragrance company whose name was being used by a competitor and defended a restaurant chain over the use of its name in a trademark infringement action in New York. read more

Securities Arbitration

Mr. Heppt has extensive experience arbitrating claims before FINRA and the American Arbitration Association. He combines his experience and knowledge of the securities industry with an understanding of the arbitration process, its practicalities, procedures, forums and methods of enforcement. read more

Employment Law

Mr. Heppt has drafted agreements and successfully represented clients in the areas of non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disclosure and independent contractor agreements. He regularly counsels clients regarding employment and severance agreements. read more