He is a prior Chair of the Oregon State Bar Elder Law Section, and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. He is a former member of the Senior Services Advisory Council for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. His practice covers human issues, from cradle to grave, including divorce and custody, estate and incapacity planning, and business and real estate issues which arise from such matters. Dr. Heinrich has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Illinois, and a law degree from the University of Washington. He has practiced in Oregon since 1994, and has had his office in Corvallis since 1998.