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)
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  • 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 12/26/14 in Civil Litigation

    A very good plaintiffs attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/09/12 in Insurance Bad Faith

    From his prior work as a defense attorney in the early yesrs of his career, Mr. Heavens has an excellent grasp of the internal practices and procedures of an insurance company. He knows how to be assertive and through in his handling of the cases an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/09/12 in Torts

    Mr. Heavens is an accomplished plaintiffs' lawyer who can effectively handle a wide array of cases that would fall under the general category of tort litigation. His assertive nature and thorough preparation, coupled with his focus on his client's i... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/09/12 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Heavens is a versitile civil trial lawyer who is intelligent and skilled to an exceptional degree and can thus adapt to a variety of civil litigation areas of practice. His greatest attribute is the passion and zeal he brings to each case. His... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/09/12 in Personal Injury

    Chris worked for me during the first 3 or 4 years of his career. Since then, I have tried cases against him, have been hired by him as an expert witness, and I have been co-counsel with him on several occasions. Chris is an excellent plaintiffs' la... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/06/12 in Personal Injury Appeals

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/06/12 in Personal Injury

    Chris Heavens does a great job representing clients and getting great results

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/10/09 in Civil Litigation

    I employed Chris immediately out of law school, after he worked in my firm during the previous summer. He was very productive as a summer law clerk, and he continued that level of performance as a lawyer. He is outstanding in every respect, but the... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/02/09 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 06/24/09 in Personal Injury

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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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