Heather J. Brandau earned her J.D. from the Duquesne University School of law, cum laude, in 2008, and her B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005.  At Duquesne University, Ms. Brandau was the recipient of the Paul J. Gitnik academic scholarship, the John J. Sciullo Peer Excellency Award, and the CALI Award for Excellence in the study of Evidence.  She was also a member of the Louis L. Manderino Honor Society for her participation on the tax appellate moot court team. 

Ms. Brandau concentrates her practice in the areas of civil litigation, toxic and mass torts, and insurance coverage.  She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.