Christopher Joseph Heavens

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
St. Joseph's University, B.A., 1988
Law School Attended:
West Virginia University, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, West Virginia; 1991, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia; 1992, Pennsylvania; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1997, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia; 1999, Kentucky; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
ISLN:
901500203

Areas of Practice (111)

  • Insurance Litigation
  • Tort Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Animal Attacks
  • Boating Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Wrongful Death
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Fire Loss
  • Insurance Adjuster Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Elder Abuse
  • Civil Rights
  • Discrimination
  • Sex Discrimination
  • Fraud and Deceit
  • Labor and Employment
  • Age Discrimination in Employment
  • Employment Law
  • Harassment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Whistleblower Litigation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Trauma
  • Medication Errors
  • Medical Negligence
  • Nursing Malpractice
  • Nursing Liability
  • Obstetric Malpractice
  • Oncology Law
  • Failure to Diagnose
  • Mesothelioma
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Industrial Accidents
  • Occupational Injuries
  • OSHA
  • Privacy Law
  • Products Liability
  • Chemical Explosions
  • Chemical Products Liability
  • Drug and Medical Device Litigation
  • Explosions
  • Gas Explosions
  • Heavy Equipment Products Liability
  • Industrial Products Liability
  • Manufacturers Liability
  • Product Defects
  • Product Failure
  • Product Recall
  • Product Safety
  • Product Warning Labels
  • Tire Defect Litigation
  • Tire/Rim Mismatch
  • Vehicle Rollovers
  • Property Damage
  • Liver Damage
  • Kidney Failure
  • Lung Cancer
  • Railroad Law
  • Railroad Accidents and Injuries
  • Railroad Crossing Accidents
  • Railroad Liability
  • Railroad Litigation
  • Torts
  • Zicam
  • Chiropractors Malpractice
  • Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Gynecology Malpractice
  • Nursing Negligence
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Optometric Malpractice
  • Orthopedic Malpractice
  • Pediatric Malpractice
  • Personal Injury Appeals
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • AIDS Litigation
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Repetitive Stress Injury
  • Dog Bites
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Rental Vehicle Litigation
  • School Bus Accidents
  • Severe Burns
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Wrongful Death
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Unintended Acceleration
  • Whiplash
  • Car Accidents
  • Maritime Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Hazardous Products
  • Black Lung
  • Social Security Law
  • Social Security Disability
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Dangerous Drugs
  • Securities Fraud
  • Consumer Fraud
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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (43 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/12/15 in Civil Practice

    To say that Chris Heavens is a zealous advocate is an understatement. He works very hard and is incredibly diligent, always thoroughly prepared, whether it's a hearing, trial, deposition or just a meeting. He has a deep passion for the practice of la... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/12/15 in Personal Injury

    Chris is a great attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/08/15 in Personal Injury

    Chris is one of the finest lawyers I've had an opportunity to work with. He is a skilled, savvy and professional lawyer. He is very respected in his field, and that respect is well deserved based on the manner in which he conducts himself and the r... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/02/15 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/31/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/30/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/30/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/30/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/29/14 in Civil Litigation

    I am defense counsel and have had the pleasure of working with Chris as opposing counsel representing plaintiffs. Chris is always fair, direct, responsive and honest, traits that are much desired in this business and which make all of our jobs easie... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/29/14 in Litigation

    Mr. Heavens is an excellent lawyer. I have worked both with him and against him and find him to be an ethical, strong advocate for his clients.

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5.0/5.0 (12 reviews)
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I need to say that I'm a happy and satisfied client of Heavens Law Firm in Boothwyn, PA. Need I say, Chris Heavens was very welcoming and always displayed concern. Laura, Chris' Legal Assistant was...

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