Smiling professional woman with brown hair, glasses, navy blouse, and black blazer in a headshot against a dark background.
Farmington Hills

Phone: 

(248) 783-6780

Fax:

(248) 783-6781
Areas of Practice
Catastrophic Claim Defense
Fraud/SIU (Special Investigative Unit)
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury Protection
Premises Liability
Public Transit Defense
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Workers' Compensation Defense

Education

Wayne State University Law School, J.D. 2020
,
University of Michigan-Dearborn, B.A. with high distinction 2017

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Smiling professional woman with brown hair, glasses, navy blouse, and black blazer in a headshot against a dark background.

Heather N. Powers

heather.powers@qpwblaw.com
Associate
Associate
- Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills

Phone: 

(248) 783-6780

Fax:

(248) 783-6781
Areas of Practice
Catastrophic Claim Defense
Fraud/SIU (Special Investigative Unit)
Insurance Defense Litigation
Personal Injury Protection
Premises Liability
Public Transit Defense
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Workers' Compensation Defense

Education

Wayne State University Law School, J.D. 2020
,
University of Michigan-Dearborn, B.A. with high distinction 2017

Bar Admissions

Heather N. Powers is an associate in the Farmington Hills office of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.. She has extensive experience independently managing high-volume dockets and defending complex matters, including catastrophic claims and uninsured/underinsured motorist actions. Her practice focuses on personal injury protection (PIP) and insurance defense litigation, specifically involving No-Fault first-party, third-party, and medical provider actions.

Ms. Powers is skilled in all phases of the litigation lifecycle. Her professional background includes providing legal counsel to insurance adjusters, developing strategic litigation plans, and conducting comprehensive discovery practice and management. She is experienced in taking and defending depositions, negotiating disputes, and representing clients in both courtroom proceedings and alternative dispute resolution.

In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Powers has a strong foundation in mentorship and legal management. She has previously been responsible for the training and supervision of associate attorneys, overseeing their dockets and professional development. Her early legal experience includes conducting research and analysis into Michigan's No-Fault Act and managing administrative complaints involving disability claims.

She earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2020, where she was a recipient of the Governor's Scholar Award for academic achievement. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts, with high distinction, in Political Science and English from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2017.

Ms. Powers is licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Memberships & Affiliations
Helen Mataya Graves Political Science Internship Scholar
CASL Alumni Affiliate Scholar

Awards & Recognitions
Governor's Scholar Award