Lori A Heim
Lori Heim practices in the areas of real estate litigation, professional liability litigation, commercial litigation, transactional real estate, and creditors' rights.
Ms. Heim also has represented professionals in matters involving alleged errors and omissions, state licensing and disciplinary issues, unfair competition matters and other instances of alleged unprofessional conduct. She also represents clients in both residential and commercial real estate transactions and litigation matters, including related employment litigation. Additionally, Ms. Heim serves as corporate counsel to real estate brokerage agencies and title companies.
Ms. Heim has significant experience in the representation of mortgage lenders and servicers in cases involving allegations of mortgage fraud, predatory lending and violation of consumer protection statutes relative to loan origination and servicing. In addition, she represents individuals and corporations in all types of commercial litigation, including unfair competition, misappropriation and other commercial torts in both federal and state courts.
Ms. Heim was a title agent for The Attorney's Title Fund for several years. During that time, she personally performed ATIDS title searches, title examinations and issued title policies at a law firm that handled over 100 closings per month. Drawing upon this extensive title examination experience, Ms. Heim represents title insurers and title agents in various types of litigation claims.
During law school, Ms. Heim was a member of the Dean's List and a recipient of an American Jurisprudence Award in Evidence.
Professional & Community Affiliations
The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Real Estate Litigation Committee
CREW Tampa Bay
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Honors & Recognitions
AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, by Martindale-Hubbell®
Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2024, 2025
• Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized in "Notable Women Leaders in Law" by Florida Trend magazine, 2024
Personal
When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and boating on the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay as much as possible.
News
Publications
- November 29, 2017
- March 6, 2017
- December 14, 2016
- September 14, 2016
Practice Groups
Education
Mercer University College of Law, J.D., 1995
Florida State University, B.A., 1992
Bar and Court Admissions
Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit