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Christopher J. Heavens
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Biography
Heavens Law Firm is litigation law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and West Virginia focusing on personal injury, products liability, worker injuries, disability, employment law and insurance litigation. Chris Heavens is also licensed in Kentucky and has practiced in other states by pro hac vice admission. Mr Heavens has experience in a wide array of tort related litigation. If you visit the Heavens Law Firm web site, there are case summaries of cases handled by Mr. Heavens in his 25+ year legal career. The goal of Heavens Law Firm is to win and, in the process, provide the highest level of personal attention to each client. We treat all clients with respect, dignity and compassion. But don't take our word for it, see what our clients are saying about us on our web site.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
35 years | 500 cases
Employment and Labor
10%
35 years | 100 cases
Medical Malpractice
10%
34 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in Kentucky for 26 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 34 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Heavens Law Firm
2312 Chichester Ave, Boothwyn, PA, 19061
Law Offices of Christopher J. Heavens
2438 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, 25311
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Posted by Michael | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgable Attorney
My family needed legal advice during 2016. Chris Heavens visited my home on several occasions, mostly on weekends, due to my busy schedule, he worked around me. He also did this for NO charge. Chris has the ability to utilize other attorneys as a sounding board and are also highly intelligent and hav...
Posted by Shelby | January 23, 2017
Highly Recommended
Chris Heavens is a true professional with great knowledge and efficiency. He is diligent in work while maintaining a friendly and comforting demeanor. I would be happy to refer family and friends to Heavens Law Firm.
Posted by Duke | November 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding Attorney, Outstanding Results!
In 2014 my wife was was sued due to her job in Federal Court. Even though the case was totally fabricated, she still had to defend herself. We wanted an aggressive, experienced attorney, so we hired Mr. Heavens. Mr. Heavens filed a counterclaim and an answer to the original filing that was so tho...
Posted by Bob | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
client
While recently involved in an accident, we reached out to Chris Heavens for legal advice. He went above & beyond in assuring us on how to proceed with our concerns. Mr. Heavens knowledge and genuine advice exhibits his heartfelt professionalism in helping us, his client. We highly recommend his lega...
Posted by Kevin | June 09, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Professional review
Chris Heavens was of immense help with a legal issue I had in Pennsylvania. A previous employer disputed an unemployment claim from several years ago. Chris assisted with acquiring my personnel file from the employer and representing me during a hearing with the state referee. Without his assista...
Christopher J. Heavens's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris has been an excellent mentor to me as a young attorney, and a great guy to learn from. He is respected in and out of the courtroom. Highly recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris started working for me while he was still in law school and came to work for my firm full time after he graduated. We practiced together for about 5 years and he went out on his own to do plaintiff's litigation, more than 20 years ago. Since then, Chris and I have stayed in close contact to discuss issues and cases and generally to collaborate on cases. We have associated on cases and represented clients together, with excellent results. I consider Chris Heavens to be a very intelligent and "street savvy" lawyer who aggressively pursues the interests of his client in a highly ethical but zealous manner. Chris has outstanding analytical, courtroom, and negotiating skills that he combines with hard work and persistence to obtain the best result possible for his client. In my opinion, Chris has become one of the top plaintiff's lawyers in WV, and I attribute a large part of that to the fact that he genuinely cares about his clients."
"We have handled personal injury cases and mass tort cases with Chris. He is an excellent lawyer and great guy. He is committed to the client and getting the best result for each one."
"I have known Chris for my entire professional career and I can honestly tell you that he is one of the best trial lawyers I have seen. I had the pleasure of working on a trial with Chris and was amazed at his ability to connect with the jury. When I need another opinion or help with a big case, Chris Heavens is my only call."
"Christopher Heavens is an exceptional attorney. Chris is intelligent, well prepared, well versed in rules of evidence and procedure and makes a great trial presentation. Most importantly, Chris treats his clients and their cases with the attention and respect that produces results. Plain and simple, Heavens makes the insurance companies pay! Chris has served as a mentor to me since I started my practice, and I seek his advice and input on a regular basis. I consider myself lucky to have Chris as a mentor; his clients are lucky to have him as their attorney."
"Chris is a heavy hitter in all serious personal injury cases in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. If you have a big case with serious damages he is the "go to guy.""
Aaron Kidd
Car accident lawyer
James McQueen
Litigation lawyer
Jason Antoine
Criminal defense lawyer
John Rooney
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report
2018
Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania, Wall Street Journal
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2016
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice
2010
Best Attorneys of America, RUE Ratings
Work Experience
1991 - 1995
Associate, McQueen Law Firm
Associations
2003 - Present
Public JusticeMember
2000 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumLife Member
2000 - Present
Kentucky Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
1992 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For JusticeMember
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeMember
1994 - 1995
International Association of Arson InvestigatorsBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Michalec v. American Supply
Win by jury verdict.
Education
1991
West Virginia University
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Saint Joseph's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
WVAJ Seminar
Insurance Law
2010
Insurance Law
Insurance Law
1995
IAAI Fire Litigation Seminar
Fire Insurance Claim Handling
Languages
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers