Patrick Heith Reynolds

P. Heith Reynolds, also known as Heith, is originally from Wise County, Virginia, and has deep roots in the Appalachian region. He attended J.J. Kelly High School before graduating summa cum laude from Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the Darden Society and played on the men’s basketball team. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. With over 28 years of legal experience, Heith has primarily focused on workers’ compensation, social security disability, black lung/rock dust, and personal injury law. He has handled thousands of cases in these areas, driven by a personal connection to the coal mining community.

In 2026, Heith was recognized by the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) as one of the nation’s top injured workers’ attorneys, a distinction reflecting his sustained commitment to advocating for injured workers and coal miners throughout the region.

Heith’s passion for representing coal miners stems from his upbringing in the coal fields. Both of his grandfathers, whom he considers his heroes, were coal miners who suffered from black lung disease, with one passing away from its complications. Heith honors their legacy by treating every miner he represents with the same care and respect he would have shown his grandfathers. In addition to his legal practice, Heith has presented at various seminars and guest lectured in law school classes. He remains proud of his Appalachian heritage, with one of his fondest memories being riding in a coal truck with his father, who was working to pay for his education. This experience left a lasting impression on Heith, and he carries that pride in his work and his life.