Denise M. Heekin
About Denise M. Heekin
Denise M. Heekin is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Denise M. Heekin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Miami, Florida
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Bryant Miller Olive PA
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Miami, FL
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