Heather M. Beam

Heather Beam is a Partner at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P., specializing in complex construction and design defect litigation in various court settings. With a successful track record representing general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and surveyors across residential, commercial, and highway projects, Heather brings extensive expertise to their practice. Previously, Heather served as an Associate Attorney at Harris Creech Ward & Blackerby, focusing on medical malpractice, construction law, and personal injury defense. Early career experiences include a Law Clerk position at Hardison & Associates and a Legal Intern role with the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Heather holds a Juris Doctor from Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.