Michael R. Heitz

Mr. Heitz joined Montgomery & Andrews after serving as Chief General Counsel at New Mexicos Children, Youth & Family Department. He is currently of counsel to the firm. Previously, Mr. Heitz was the General Counsel at the New Mexico State Personnel Office and was a Deputy District Attorney in the 3rd Judicial District Attorneys Office. Before he began working in the public sector, Mr. Heitz represented clients in the private sector on a variety of both civil and criminal litigation issues, including personal injury, medical malpractice, product and premises liability, and tort claims. Experience Representative Clients: • The State of New Mexico • New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Dept. • New Mexico State Personnel Office Speaking Engagements • Presenter at NM District Atty. Assoc. Spring Conference 2012 on white collar crime prosecution. • Speaker on the legal process and domestic violence awareness for at-risk high school students. • Founder and coordinator of the Anapra community food growing program, Anapra, NM.