Heather Winkles

Of Counsel

Biography

Heather Winkles is Of Counsel at Padfield & Stout in the Fort Worth office. Her representation of clients is primarily focused in the areas of creditors’ rights and issues related thereto.

Heather has extensive experience in a variety of civil litigation matters in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across Texas and the United States.

She has been selected a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for several years practicing law. This honor is attained by the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 in Texas. She also has been recognized as a Top Attorney by Texas Monthly Magazine, among other professional recognitions.

Heather is a native Texan. She received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Business Foundations Program Certificate from the Red McCombs School of Business. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and a Mediation Certificate from the Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution. Heather studied abroad for a summer semester at the University of Galway in Ireland under U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Heather enjoys spending time with her family.

Education

Juris Doctorate, South Texas College of Law

B.A., Government, The University of Texas at Austin

Courts Admitted

  • Texas state courts
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
  • Certified mediator

Awards and Recognitions

  • Texas Rising Stars, Texas Super Lawyers, 2019–2022, 2025
  • Top Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2019–2022, 2025
  • Top Women Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2020–2022
  • Recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction, 2020–2021
  • Marquis Who’s Who Among Women in Law in Texas, 2021

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Texas, Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Member