About Brian A.
Brian A. Heller combined a liberal arts foundation and law training before beginning his legal career. He earned a B.A., with Distinction, from Pennsylvania State University in 1998. He completed his J.D. at Fordham University School of Law in 2001. Those institutions shaped his approach to analysis and advocacy.
After law school he qualified to practice in New York and in two federal districts. He is admitted to the bars of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He also maintains current membership in the New York State Bar. He has balanced court work with the transactional and advisory matters that often accompany federal and state practice.
Heller is a partner at Schwartz & Perry LLP. At the firm he works alongside litigators and advisers on matters that arise in New York courts and federal venues. His role involves supervising case strategy, managing discovery, and advocating in hearings and trials. He has handled contested proceedings as well as negotiated resolutions for clients. He also mentors junior attorneys at the firm and participates in team-based case management.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparation and direct in court. He approaches factual development carefully and expects the same rigor from opposing counsel. He favors clear briefing and practical timelines. His courtroom manner is measured. He relies on written work product and oral argument to press issues where they matter most.
Outside of court filings and hearings, Heller attends continuing legal education and remains engaged with the local bar. His membership in the New York State Bar keeps him connected to professional standards and updates in case law and procedure. He divides time between client counseling and litigation responsibilities.
Now a senior figure at Schwartz & Perry LLP, Brian A. Heller continues to represent clients in both state and federal forums. He focuses his practice on litigation and related advisory work in New York courts and the federal districts where he is admitted.
