Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch (BB&D), a premier law firm known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and client-focused legal solutions, proudly welcomes Heidi Eckert as a member of the firm. Heidi is an experienced litigator who represents clients in all aspects of employment, labor and civil rights disputes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Heidi Eckert to the firm,” said BB&D Managing Member Kevin Fleming. “Heidi is a talented trial attorney who will further strengthen the firm’s capabilities in achieving outstanding results in complex, high-stakes litigation throughout Missouri and nationwide.”
Heidi is an active litigator who has defended claims in state and federal courts as well as before governmental agencies. She has also arbitrated and mediated numerous matters to successful resolution on behalf of her clients. Her litigation experience includes assisting clients with a wide variety of employment matters including claims of discrimination, harassment, ADA violations, and retaliation. Heidi also represents clients in matters involving civil rights claims, the majority of which are defended in federal court. In addition to litigating workplace law claims, Heidi provides proactive advice and training to employers on a variety of employment issues and counsels them on developing and implementing processes consistent with their business objectives and labor laws.
Heidi is a graduate of the University of Missouri and the Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Heidi joins BB&D at a time when the firm is seeing significant growth, recently adding four new members to the litigation group and opening its fourth office in downtown Kansas City.
“Adding experienced and talented litigators like Heidi to our team—continues the firm’s commitment to excellence in all we do,” said BB&D Founding Member Bob Blitz. “I am excited about the future of the firm.”