Heidi Behnke

A passionate advocate, working with licensed attorneys as Discovery Coordinator, Heidi Behnke relishes in thinking outside the box and does not waste a minute when working with clients and supporting the Pearce Lewis partners. Understanding time is of the essence, she efficiently looks for the best solution to any problem while working with clients and progressing their case to the finish line.

Recognizing that every case and every client is different, Heidi thoroughly interviews clients to hear their life story and understand their possible exposures. Keeping their case organized is her strong suit, so she spends considerable time moving the case through it’s paces by managing the discovery process and responding to questions from defense lawyers, while also sending discovery requests to defendants. She also researches products and exposures to understand the impact they have on clients and their cases.

Prior to Pearce Lewis, Heidi began her legal career as a law clerk in Family Court, then expanded into private practice for over 17 years handling cases such as child welfare, domestic, criminal and civil. It was through this experience that she realized satisfaction for her came from zealously advocating for her clients even if it meant “getting in the ring” to bring justice to their situation. At the end of the day, being ill and having to fight for yourself is more than many can bare, so Heidi thrives on being that lift for clients.