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Biography
Heather Morlang’s focus includes the representation of healthcare providers and blood banks in multi-party lawsuits, including wrongful death and survival actions. She also advises clients on regulatory health law matters that affect their daily practice. Ms. Morlang has appeared before both Texas state and federal courts. Her work has spanned the trial and appellate court levels in addition to the Texas Medical Board.
While attending law school, Ms. Morlang was the Editor in Chief of the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy, and received the John B. Neibel Award for Health Law Studies. She also completed internships with the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio and with the Risk Management Office of Baylor College of Medicine.
Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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| Areas Of Practice: |
Healthcare Liability Claims
Health Law
Premise/Product Liability Claims
Commercial Litigation |
| Bar Admissions: |
United States Supreme Court (2008)
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2007)
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (2010)
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (2010)
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (2006)
State Bar of Texas (2001)
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| Education: |
LL.M. in Health Law, University of Houston (2002)
J.D., University of Houston (2001)
B.A. in Political Science, Trinity University (1998) |
| Professional Associations
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American Bar Association
American College of Legal Medicine
Greater Houston Society for Healthcare Risk Management
Houston Bar Association:
Chair-Elect, Health Law Section Council (2010-2011)
Treasurer, Health Law Section Council (2009-2010)
Secretary, Health Law Section Council (2008-2009)
Member at Large, Health Law Section Council (2006-2008)
Houston Young Lawyers Association |
| Past Employment
Positions: |
Kacal, Adams & Law, P.C.
Member, 2008
Associate, 2004-2007
Dunn, Kacal, Adams, Pappas & Law, P.C.
Associate, 2002-2004
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| Speeches and Publications: |
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"Mock Deposition." Presented to Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center on June 26, 2008 in Houston. |
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"The Courts." Presented to Houston Association of Legal Professionals on September 25, 2004, September 10, 2005, September 16, 2006, August 25, 2007, and September 6, 2008 in Houston. |
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"Essentials of Accurate Charting." Presented to Texas Orthopedic Hospital on September 30, 2004 in Houston. |
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Heather M. Morlang, "Texas Tort Reform: New Rules for Qualifying as Experts and Meeting with Attorneys," HOUSTON MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol. 2. no. 3, May 2004 at cover story. |
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"Tort Reform in America." Presented to Consulate General of France on April 28, 2003 in Houston. |
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"Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996." Presented to American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants on April 16, 2003 in Houston. |
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