ABOUT US at grossman, heavey & halpin, pc.

THOMAS J. HEAVEY, ESQ. is the managing partner in Grossman, Heavey & Halpin, PC.. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the firm, he is an experienced trial attorney who has tried numerous cases in most of the counties in New Jersey and in the federal courts.

Mr. Heavey concentrates on professional liability defense,  commercial litigation and corporate litigation.

Mr. Heavey attended Wake Forest University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, graduating magna cum laude in 1982. He was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He studied law at Fordham University School of Law, earning his juris doctorate in 1985.

Mr. Heavey completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Alvin Yale Milberg, A.J.S.C., the chief judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, Monmouth County, from 1985 to 1986. He was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1985.

Mr. Heavey is a member of the Monmouth County Bar Association. He is a past member of the Hospital Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and he was selected to be a member of the Association’s special Subcommittee on Uniformity of Trial Practice.

Mr. Heavey has been named among "The Best Lawyers in America" and has been voted by his peers as a New "Super Lawyer" both in the area of Medical Malpractice defense.

In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Heavey has been an invited lecturer before organizations whose members are in the healthcare field, with topics ranging from risk management and avoidance of malpractice claims to the “nuts and bolts” of how to manage the successful defense of a claim once it is filed. His lectures have uniformly received high marks and earned him repeat invitations.

MICHAEL G. HALPIN, ESQ. is a partner with the Grossman, Heavey & Halpin. He concentrates in the areas of medical malpractice defense, general liability defense, commercial, contract litigation, and real estate.

Mr. Halpin earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with minor concentration in English and Biology from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Following college Mr. Halpin worked in New York City where he was responsible for directing production at multiple facilities for a successful garment manufacturer. Thereafter, Mr. Halpin attended Western New England College School of Law, in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he obtained his J.D. Degree in 1986.

While in law school, he was elected Vice President of the Student Bar Association, he was appointed to the Moot Court Board, and he was the Features Editor of the school newspaper. He was nominated for Who’s Who in American Law Students and he was asked to give the commencement address at his graduation. He was admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, in 1986. He is a member of the Ocean County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Before joining Grossman, Heavey & Halpin, PC., Mr. Halpin was a partner in a law firm that specialized in multiple areas of practice. He brings to Grossman, Heavey & Halpin, PC. a broad practice base, which gives him a unique perspective in handling complex disputes. He has tried numerous cases to conclusion, in both the state and federal court, in the areas of medical malpractice, general liability, contract disputes, and estate administration.

His perception of his role as a lawyer has evolved from his life’s experience: “My father impressed upon me at a young age that your reputation is everything. With much of the work that I do, my client’s reputation is at stake. I never forget that. Nor do I lose sight of the fact that the dispute at hand may not always lend itself to a simple solution. Sound legal advice is the product of a collaborative process between attorney and client. That is what my clients need. That is what I am here to do.”

Mr. Halpin lives in Wall Township with his wife, Nina, and their son, Alexander. 

Mr. Heagen earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing in 1987 from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Upon graduation from college, Mr. Heagen entered Rutgers School of Law, graduating with his Juris Doctor in May, 1990.

Following Law School, Mr. Heagen was a Judicial Clerk in the Ocean County Superior Court. At that time, the Clerk’s rotated between the Civil, Criminal and Family Divisions. He was admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1990. In May, 2007, Mr. Heagen received an Estate Planning Certification from Temple University and in May, 2019 Mr. Heagen received his Credentials as a Family Court Mediator R. 140. He is a member of the Ocean County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Associates.

Before joining Grossman, Heavey & Halpin, Mr. Heagen worked with the law firm of Orlovsky, Grasso & Bolger in Toms River, New Jersey from 1991 through 1999. Thereafter, he continued in the private practice in Ocean County as both a solo practitioner and as a partner in the firm of Heagen, Pagano & Associates. The past 30 years of experience allowed him to participate in a wide array of litigation ranging from lengthy and complicated disputes to simple matters. He has tired numerous cases to conclusion in a variety of courts.
 

SKILLS

Devise and implement litigation strategies and budgets; handle all aspects of civil cases from inception through trial, including complex personal injury litigation with high liability exposure; experienced in appellate practice; able to analyze complex legal issues swiftly and act on them appropriately; assessment of cases for alternative dispute resolution; proficient in using Lexis Advance and Westlaw; negotiation of settlements; excellent written and oral communication skills; recognized team player with a strong work ethic and an exemplary reputation with my colleagues.