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James F. Heekin

Shareholder & Co-Chair, Healthcare Group

407-418-6276

james.heekin@lowndes-law.com

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Jim Heekin focuses on healthcare, corporate and securities, and mergers and acquisitions.


Jim represents business clients, including hospitals, physicians, physician groups and providers of ancillary medical services and insurers. In addition, he regularly represents clients in aviation law matters, including aircraft purchases and sales, as well as financing and leases.

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Community Activities

  • Orlando Repertory Theatre, past Chairman, member of the Board of Directors
  • Orlando Apopka Airport Association, President and member of the Board of Directors
  • University of Central Florida Foundation, past member of the Board of Trustees
  • Shands Hospital at University of Florida, past member of the Board of Directors
  • University of Florida Athletic Association, past member of the Board of Directors
  • Boy Scouts of America, past Troop Committee Chairman
  • Junior Achievement of Central Florida, past member of the Board of Directors
  • Orlando Shakespeare Theater, past member of the Board of Directors
  • Board of Regents, State University System of Florida, past Chairman
  • Florida Institute for Film Education, past member of the Board of Directors
  • Florida State University Law Alumni Association, past President
  • Bishop Moore High School, past Chairman and member of the Board of Directors

Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2023
  • Orlando Lawyer of the Year in Health Care Law, Best Lawyers in America, 2013
  • "Florida Legal Elite," Florida Trend Magazine, 2006
  • "Best Lawyers Annual Guide to Health Care Law," Corporate Counsel
  • Florida State University College of Law Review

Professional Certifications & Memberships

  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar, Health Law, Business Law, and Tax Sections
  • National Business Aviation Association
  • Certified Public Accountant, Florida
  • Private Pilot (ASEL)
  • Remote Pilot (SUAS)

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