J. Dennis Chambers

J. Dennis Chambers: Attorney with Atchley, Russell, Waldrop & Hlavinka, L.L.P.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Dennis Chambers is a frequent speaker at CLE events in Texas and Arkansas on a variety of litigation-related subjects. He is a past president of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and is also an active member of the Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel and DRI. Dennis has tried over 100 cases to a verdict in Texas, Arkansas, and Maryland. His litigation practice includes toxic tort and environmental litigation, complex litigation and class actions, and products liability cases of all types. He has represented numerous clients in asbestos litigation throughout the states of Texas and Arkansas for over thirty years, and has consulted with respect to such litigation in other states.

Born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, May 5, 1954; admitted to bar, 1979, Texas; 1980, Arkansas; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and Western District of Arkansas. Preparatory education, University of Arkansas (B.S., 1976); legal education, Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1979). Member: Texarkana, Northeast Texas, Arkansas and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel; Texas Association of Defense Counsel DRI, FDCC (President, 2003-04; Executive Vice President, 2002-03; Director 1994- ); Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation; Texas Young Lawyers Association Board of Directors (1989-91); District 1-B Grievance Committee, 1987-90 (Chairman, 1988-90).



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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Toxic Tort Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Class Action Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Arkansas, B.S., 1976
Law School Attended:
Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1979
Admission:
1979, Texas; 1980, Arkansas; 1980, U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas; 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1979, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas
Memberships:
Texarkana, Northeast Texas, Arkansas and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel; Texas Association of Defense Counsel (Director, 1992-1999; Executive VP, 2001-2002; President Elect, 2002-2003; President, 2003-2004); Texas Young Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 1989-1991; Member, General Counsel Advisory Committee, 1989-1990); Defense Research Institute (Member, Toxic Tort Committee).
Birth Information:
Stuttgart, Arkansas, May 5, 1954
ISLN:
908450228

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/14 in Toxic Tort Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/19/12 in Personal Injury Defense

    Great guy, great lawyer. Top notch in all respects.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/07/14 in Personal Injury Defense

    I have known Dennis Chambers for over 20 years. Excellent attorney, ethically top notch.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/01/14 in Litigation

    Dennis has been a very capable Defense Lawyer in our area for many, many years. He is an experienced litigator

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/21/14 in Litigation

    Excellent lawyer. I can recommend highly.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/21/14 in Tort Defense

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/09/14 in Litigation

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 12/02/14 in Automobile Negligence

    very good lawyer...has a great deal of experience as a defense lawyer...limited experience in representing a plaintiff...held in good standing by the judges...very good preparation...only limitation is a bias against.. .plaintiffs.

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430-455-3257  Phone

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