James Christopher Dean

James Christopher Dean

also known as J. Christopher Dean, Chris Dean

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Trucking Accident ... +2 more

1201 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Oil field injuries, refinery and chemical plant explosions, catastrophic car wrecks, medical malpractice, workplace injuries

29 years

30%
Defective and Dangerous Products 20%

Dangerous drugs including Paxil, antidepressants, Zoloft; defective medical devises including Depuy hip implants and other orthopedic defective products

29 years

20%
Trucking Accident 20%

18 wheeler wrecks

29 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

18 wheeler wrecks, refinery and chemical plant explosions, oil field catastrophes, catastrophic car wrecks

29 years

20%
Admiralty and Maritime 10%

BP Oil Spill, offshore injuries

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Dean Law Firm

1201 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX, 77007

Dean Law Firm

203 West Wall Street, Suite 409, Midland, TX, 79701

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James Christopher Dean's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2011

Endorsement of Christopher Dean

I fully recommend Christopher Dean as a competent, compassionate, and hard-working attorney. Chris asked me to act as local Utah counsel for an extremely complicated personal injury case involving severe burns and trauma arising from the negligence of various mining companies outside of Price, Utah.... Chris went above and beyond what ordinary attorneys would do in this case and ultimately developed an extremely effective case theory that put pressure on the defendants where they ordinarily would have been reluctant to resolve the matter. Because of Chris's thorough trial preparation, our client received an optimal settlement which probably ranks in the top 5 settlements ever reached in a Utah personal injury case. More importantly, however, Chris gained the trust of his client by including him every step of the way and ensuring that the client's future medical needs and other needs were meticulously planned out and executed. I highly recomend Chris to any client who demands excellence from their attorney.

Posted by Todd | May 12, 2011

Great work / Great outcome

Mr Dean represented myself and our family of companies in an action against a large insurance carrier. The suit was related to hurricane Ike and lasted for over two years until settlement in April of 2011. This was a very complicated law suit involving multiple business entities with very complic...ated business damage losses and models. Chris had a comprehensive understanding of how all business works, which I have found to be unusual in attorneys, but more importantly he was incredibly diligent in the pursuit of our claims. I never had to push or ask for movement as he was vigilant about the claim. I know that Mr. Dean has many clients that he represents; but for my part, I always had the feeling that my case was the only one he was working on. Throughout the course of this litigation he has proved to be a very intelligent man with great integrity, and a true advocate for his clients. I have been in business for over 20 years in Texas and have had the experience with many lawyers in many legal actions. I will and do recommend Mr. Dean without reservation and I personally intend to use he and his firm for any and all causes of action that arise going forward at his discretion

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James Christopher Dean's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Chance McMillan

Personal injury lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Wood

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an outstanding attorney. He is professional and ethical. He is a skilled trial lawyer. I endorse and recommend Chris."

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Muhammad Aziz

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure to work with Chris on a complex litigation matter. Since then we have become close friends. Chris is an outstanding trial lawyer and member of the community."

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Coby Wooten

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is an outstanding attorney. I have had the opportunity work with him on more than one occasion. Super guy and outstanding lawyer. His past accomplishments within the legal community, against some of the largest companies in the world, are a testament to his proven success. I endorse this lawyer. Coby Wooten"

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Texas' Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Lawyer for the People, H Magazine

1995

Best Speaker, Advanced Civil LItigation, South Texas College of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Dean Law Firm

2008 - 2010

Partner, Clark Dean Burnett, GP

2006 - 2008

Associate, Williams Kherkher Hart & Boundas, LLP

2001 - 2006

Partner, Garner Stein & Dean, GP

1996 - 2001

Associate, Dunn Kacal Adams Pappas & Law, PC

Associations

2012 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates (Houston Chapter)

Member

2006 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

2003 - Present

Christian Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

Houston Bar Association

member

1995 - Present

State Bar of Texas

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alamo Transportation Company and Montelongo Trucking et al

Settlement for $1,700,000

Safeco Insurance Company

Extraordinary confidential settlement

BP Oil Spill

Pending

Hurricane Rita Evacuation Bus Fire Case

extraordinary confidential settlement

Bill Barrett Corporation

Extraordinary confidential settlement

BP Texas City Explosion

Extraordinary confidential settlement

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Education

1995

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence

1991

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Debate/Speech

To Love What You Do: Purpose

2012

Advanced Personal Injury

Put the Depo Slog on an Ipad Diet

2011

Launching a Law Practice

"From Sheepskin to Skin in the Game: Lawsuit Work for Solo New Grads"

2007

Texas Bar Advanced Personal Injury Law Course

"Discovery in Personal Injury: Can a Caveman Do It?"

2006

Benzene Litigation Conference

"Opening Statement: An Extension of the Voir Dire Dialogue"

Publications

2012

State Bar of Texas Put the Depo Slog on an Ipad Diet

2007

State Bar of Texas "Discovery in Personal Injury: Can a Caveman Do It?"

2006

Benzene Litigation Conference "Opening Statement: An Extension of the Voir Dire Dialogue"

Languages

English

Activity

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