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

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 12/29/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/09 in Personal Injury

    Chris is a very good lawyer. I have had cases adverse to him and also served as a mediator in several of his cases. He is well prepared, understands the strenghts and weakeness of his case and the defendant's case, knows how to develop the case and h... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/07/15 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Heavens is an excellent lawyer and zealous advocate for his clients. I have had the pleasure of both working with and on the opposite side of Mr. Heavens. He is always well prepared for the expected and unexpected.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/06/12 in Bankruptcy

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/09 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/23/12 in Litigation

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/06/12 in Personal Injury

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  • 3.4/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/11/12 in Litigation

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/03/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 3.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/06/12 in Civil Litigation

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Lawyers Client Review
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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