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

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 Partner on 12/29/14 in Litigation

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

    I have been involved in several recent significant cases with Chris and he has done an excellent job in developing the cases, both factually and legally, and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/28/14 in Truck Accidents

    Chris has handled many large truck accidents from inception through verdict. He is a technically sound lawyer who works hard and thoroughly to get the evidence needed to win the case. He is an outstanding trial lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/28/14 in First Party Insurance

    Chris started his career as an insurance defense lawyer and first handled coverage cases in the realm of challenging coverage on the basis of fraud and arson. He then switched to the plaintiff side and has had enormous success representing policy-ho... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/28/14 in Products Liability

    Chris has the technical savvy and know-how to handle the most complicated products cases. He is aggressive and thorough in his handling of the investigation and discovery needed to win. He is an excellent trial lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/28/14 in Personal Injury

    Chris has handled a wide variety of personal injury cases, has successfully taken a number of them to trial, and has had many excellent verdicts and settlements.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/28/14 in Insurance Bad Faith

    Chris knows insurance law from both sides of the "v" and has a unique ability to understand the way claims adjusters think and work. He is an outstanding trial lawyer, as well.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/28/14 in Arson and Insurance Fraud

    Chris is a truly outstanding advocate for the little guy. He has poise, courage, intelligence, and creativity in every aspect of his work. He is aggressive but sensitive and is a truly great trial lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 12/28/14 in Medical Malpractice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 12/28/14 in Personal Injury

    He is an excellent personal injury attorney, including medical malpractice and product liability claims.

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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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