Heidi M. Torvik

Experienced Minnesota Litigator

Meet Heidi M. Torvik

With considerable experience in all aspects of litigation, Heidi Torvik guides her clients through all steps of the process – from early meetings through trial completion. Heidi Torvik is experienced in handling cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, loss caused by an intoxicated person (defined by the Minnesota Dram Shop Act), products liability, and motorized vehicle accidents. Heidi Torvik regularly represents those who have been wronged or injured, as well as those who have had claims of wrongdoing made against them. Her experience on both sides of the legal aisle has honed her negotiation skills, enabling her to effectively represent both plaintiffs and defendants in arbitration and court proceedings at both state and federal levels, as well as at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. 

Heidi M. Torvik was recently admitted to United States Court of Federal Claims and is now representing petitioners injured by vaccines and improper vaccine administration in the vaccine court.  

In addition to her experience in litigation, Heidi Torvik also excels in handling trust and estate disputes, commercial and real estate litigation, and providing general advice and counsel to individuals and corporations on a range of business and legal issues. Her roots in west central Minnesota, where her father practiced law for over 50 years (some of the time as elected Chippewa County Attorney), inform Heidi’s dedication to representing clients in the region with empathy, honesty, and integrity.  

Heidi Torvik communicates her clients' needs clearly and effectively, and approaches her work with a daily focus on sincere compassion. She recognizes that to serve her clients to her fullest requires her attention as both personal advocate and legal counselor at all stages in the litigation process.

A Juilliard-Trained Flutist

A talented flutist, Heidi Torvik was a professional musician before embarking on her legal career, obtaining degrees from The Juilliard School and performing in concert halls worldwide. She has played concerts and taught music throughout the United States, as well as across the globe. Of her many musical accomplishments, being a part of the orchestra for the original Wicked Broadway Cast ranks among her most memorable experiences. 

Outside of her legal career, Heidi Torvik continues to perform with Musica lpsa Loquitor, a chamber music ensemble made up of local judges and lawyers. She has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, putting her experience in Products Liability Law to use in educating future legal professionals. In her free time, Heidi Torvik can be found skiing, playing tennis, trying new and exciting restaurants in the area, and spending time with her two cats, Sophie and Wolfgang.  

Heidi Torvik: Associations 

  • Minnesota State Bar Association  

  • Philanthropic Educational Organization 

Heidi Torvik: Professional Experience 

  • Collaborated with a team to secure a pre-suit settlement of nearly one million dollars for a 92-year-old woman from rural Minnesota who suffered injuries in a critical care facility. 

  • As co-counsel, played a role in an October 2020 underinsured motorist verdict in favor of the Plaintiff in Hennepin County, Minnesota. 

  • Contributed to securing one million dollars in underinsured policy limits in a pre-suit settlement for a catastrophic motorcycle accident. 

  • Previously served as a criminal prosecutor in a metro area municipality and Chippewa County, Minnesota. 

Heidi Torvik: Education 

  • The Juilliard School, Artist Diploma, 2003; M.M., 2001; B.M. 1999  

  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2014 

Heidi Torvik: Bar Admissions 

  • Minnesota, 2014 

  • North Dakota, 2017 

  • Wisconsin, 2022 

  • U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2015   

  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2022