Dedicated to providing top-notch representation for his clients, John Heinz advises and advocates for a range of litigation clients.

John assists with legal research, analysis and virtually all forms of litigation-related drafting, including briefs, motions and discovery. 

Before joining the firm full-time, John was a law clerk with Barnes & Thornburg and with the Indiana State Public Defender’s office. He also held internships with the Marion County Public Defender’s Office, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic.

John previously served as an extern for the Honorable Sarah Evans Barker in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and a teaching assistance for the IU McKinney Summer Law and Leadership Academy. He also was a research assistant for Professor Aila Hoss and a graduate assistant for Dr. Bradley Ray during law school and while earning his master’s. 

With an interest in criminal law and public safety, John also was a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT) in Princeton Township, New Jersey.

Professional and Community Involvement

Member, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic’s Young Professionals Advisory Board, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Former mentor advocate, Federal Re-Entry and Community Help Program