Julie A. Hein , Esq.

Areas of Practice:

• Bad Faith
• Construction
• Criminal Defense
• Environmental/ Toxic Tort
• Fire & Theft Casualty Claims
• Insurance Coverage
• Medical Malpractice
• Pharmacy Liability
• Premises Liability

Education:

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 2009
• The College of Mount Saint Joseph, B.A., Communications/Criminal Justice, 2000

Bar Admissions:

• Ohio

Honors:

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law Leadership Award, 2009
• Outstanding Woman Law Graduate Award, 2009
• Diane Ethics Award, 2009
• Summer Institute for Global Justice, Summer 2007

Memberships:

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law Alumni Association Board, Member, 2009-12
• Cincinnati Bar Association (Young Lawyers Section, Board Member and Social Committee Co-Chair, 2011-12; Career Connections Committee Member).

Notable Experience

As a former employee of two Ohio based insurance companies, Julie has significant insurance experience as both an adjuster and working as a member of an in-house legal team. Julie understands the purpose of insurance, having worked with claimants impacted by Hurricane Katrina, as an adjuster responsible for insurance payouts. More recently, she was engaged in litigation activities with the Burlington, Vt., Public Defenders office.

A graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Julie served as the Student Bar Association President and continues to devote time to her alma mater by serving on the School of Law Alumni Board. Recently, Julie joined the Young Lawyers Section Board, for the Cincinnati Bar Association, as the Co-Chair of the Social Committee.

Besides Freund, Freeze & Arnold

Historically, Julie has been active in community service endeavors involving Big Brothers, Big Sisters and other organizations that focus on supporting the positive development of young people and foster a strong sense of confidence.

Having grown up in the area, Julie has strong ties to the Cincinnati, Ohio, community but that is not always evident when discussing sports. When Julie is finished with her work, she enjoys swimming, taking in a round of golf or playing a little kickball.

Practicing: Bad Faith, Construction, Criminal Defense, Environmental/ Toxic Torts, Fire & Theft Casualty Claims, Insurance Coverage, Medical Malpractice, Pharmacy Liability and Premises Liability