Steven E. Heintz

Steven E. Heintz is a distinguished personal injury attorney and the founding partner of Heintz Law Firm. With decades of experience representing accident victims, he is known for his unwavering dedication to justice and exceptional trial skills. His practice focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, where he fights to protect the rights of clients and their families against negligent individuals and corporations.

Steven earned his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law in 1980 after completing degrees at Manatee Junior College and the University of South Florida. Before law school, he worked as a private investigator, gaining invaluable insight into evidence gathering and case analysis—skills that now strengthen his litigation approach. His academic achievements and early career experience laid the foundation for a lifetime of excellence in trial advocacy.

After admission to the Florida Bar in 1980, Steven served in both the Public Defender’s Office in Bradenton and the State Attorney’s Office in West Palm Beach, where he gained vital courtroom experience. For more than 25 years, he has exclusively represented personal injury and accident victims, achieving justice through skillful negotiation and aggressive litigation. As a board-certified civil trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, he upholds the highest professional standards in his field.

Steven E. Heintz has been recognized among Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and holds the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. He is a proud member of the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Through leadership, experience, and integrity, Steven continues to deliver proven results for injury victims across Bradenton and Sarasota.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Heintz Law
• Member, Florida Justice Association, President’s Club
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Florida State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Florida
  Bachelor’s Degree

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