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E-mail aheffern@simmonsperrine.com
City Center Square
1100 5th Street
Coralville, IA 52241
Phone 319-366-7641
Fax 319-366-1917
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Allison Heffern is a member of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC. She has a general litigation practice including personal injury, insurance defense and employment law. In addition to litigation, Ms. Heffern also advises clients on HIPAA and other health laws and regulations.
Litigation. Ms. Heffern represents people injured in accidents, injured by a defective product, or harmed by an unlawful employment practice. She also represents people in dissolutions, domestic abuse matters, and modification actions.
Ms. Heffern also has frequently represented large retail companies on premises liability claims and represents insurance carriers and their insured drivers when the drivers are involved in a motor vehicle accident. Additionally, she has represented large manufacturers in product liability cases.
Health Law. In addition to litigation, Ms. Heffern advises and represents individuals and companies in matters that implicate health laws and regulations. She has represented clients with regard to professional licensing matters and developed HIPAA policies for employers and providers. She also has advised on Wellness Programs and issues arising from COBRA, ERISA, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback statute, and EMTALA.
Ms. Heffern has served her community by sitting on the board of directors for Grant Wood Area Red Cross, Waypoint and Theatre Center Rapids. She also regularly represents clients without charge through Iowa Legal Aid.
Ms. Heffern grew up in Monticello, Iowa and received her undergraduate degree from Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa, where she majored in history. After abandoning plans to become a Sister of Charity, BVM, Ms. Heffern married and attended the University of Iowa College of Law graduating in 1987. Ms. Heffern worked her way through law school by waiting tables on nights and weekends and gave birth to her oldest child during her first year of law school. Life has been easier ever since.
Recent Seminars Presented
- 2005 Evaluating and Litigating Iowa Insurance Coverage Disputes
- 2007 Iowa Psychological Association Conference
- 2007 Medical Records Update
- 2008 Wellness Programs
Place of Birth
Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, April 23, 2010
Allison Heffern speaks on keeping wellness programs within legal parameters
On April 8, 2010, Allison Heffern spoke before a group of representatives from area employers that sponsor wellness programs for employees. Her topic was "Keeping your Wellness Program within Legal Parameters....What is GINA and More." The program was sponsored by Mercy Corporate Wellness Services.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Firm Hosts Collaborative Family Law Seminar
Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC hosted a seminar on collaborative family law on March 11-12, 2010. The seminar presenters were Stuart Webb and Ronald Ousky. Mr. Webb founded collaborative law in 1990 and the two have authored a book entitled THE COLLABORATIVE WAY TO DIVORCE: The Revolutionary Method that Results in Less Stress, Lower Cost, and Happier Kids – Without Going to Court. Collaborative law is a non-adversarial process that views the issues arising from a divorce (or other family law dispute) as a series of battles to be solved rather than fought. Jake Koller, Allison Heffern, Larry Gutz, Brian Fagan, and Matthew Brandes participated in the seminar.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Allison Heffern and Lynn Hartman Present at Iowa Hospital Association's Annual Meeting
Allison Heffern and Lynn Hartman presented at the Legal and Regulatory track of the Iowa Hospital Association's Annual Meeting on October 8, 2009. Allison presented on the new HIPAA / HITECH regulations and also provided materials on provider-based regulations. Lynn summarized regulations regarding red flag rules and identify theft. The Iowa Hospital Association is available to Iowa hospitals to support them in achieving their missions and goals.
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PRACTICE AREAS
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Family Law
- Healthcare Law
- Insurance Defense & Coverage
- Labor & Employment Law
- Pension Plans, Profit Sharing & Employee Benefits
- Plaintiff's Cases
- Professional Liability Defense, Licensure & Credentialing
EDUCATION
University of Iowa College of Law
- Juris Doctor, 1987
Clarke College, Dubuque, IA
- Bachelor of Arts, 1981
ADMISSIONS
- State of Iowa, 1987
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa 1990
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa 1999
MEMBERSHIPS, OFFICES AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS IN BAR ASSOCIATIONS
Iowa State Bar Association
- Litigation Section
- Health Law Section (Chair 2006-2007)
- Bench Bar Committee
- Public Relations Committee
- Legal Aid Committee
Linn County Bar Association
- President 2007-2008
- Board of Governors 2002-Present
MEMBERSHIPS AND OFFICES IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Iowa Defense Counsel Association
American Health Lawyers Association
Dean Mason Ladd Inn of Court - Master 2000-2006
- President 2005-2006
- Treasurer 2000-2003
Sixth Judicial Nominating Commission 2006 to present
Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys
