Columbia attorney appointed by Gov. Lee to Circuit Court Judge, 22nd District
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Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday the appointment of Columbia attorney Julie Heffington to 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge, one of three key judicial appointments for newly-created state courts.
Heffington, who was raised on a farm in Summertown, currently serves as an attorney and partner at Middle Tennessee Law Group.
The 22nd Judicial District covers Giles, Lawrence, Maury and Wayne counties.
"I am honored to have been selected as Circuit Court Judge to serve the people of the 22nd Judicial District," Heffington said. "I had the privilege of growing up on my family’s farm in Summertown, where my family still resides. My upbringing instilled a love for and understanding of this community – a community I look forward to serving in this new role."
Heffington, a partner at Wolaver, Carter & Heffington, practiced in the areas of insurance litigation, divorce, adoption, property disputes, wills and estates.
She earned her bachelor’s degree at Middle Tennessee State University and juris doctor at Nashville School of Law.
Other appointments include:
Shawn Fry – 13th Judicial District Criminal Court
Ashleigh Travis – 19th Judicial District Circuit Court
The new judicial position was created by the Tennessee General Assembly through Public Chapter No. 396, enacted May 11.
“I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles,” Lee said. “I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity.”
Prior to attending law school, Heffington was a Registered Nurse for 14 years, specializing in labor and delivery, recovery and pediatrics. She earned a nursing degree from Middle Tennessee State University and juris doctor degree from Nashville School of Law, where she also received the Moot Court Award.
She remains licensed in the State of Tennessee and is active in promoting the nursing profession. She also is a part of the Maury County Bar Association and Tennessee Bar Association.
Additional appointments
Fry currently serves as an attorney at Fry, Fry, Knight & Looper.
Fry earned his bachelor’s degree at Tennessee Technological University and juris doctor at Nashville School of Law. The 13th Judicial District covers Clay, Cumberland, Dekalb, Overton, Pickett, Putnam and White counties.
Travis currently serves as a magistrate judge in the 19th Judicial District. Travis earned her bachelor’s degree at Austin Peay State University and juris doctor at Nashville School of Law. The 19th Judicial District covers Montgomery and Robertson counties.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Columbia attorney Heffington appointed 22nd Dist. Circuit Court Judge
