T. Heath Chamness (Associate)
Intellectual property and commercial law attorney
Areas of Concentration
- Intellectual property rights
- Products liability
- Premises liability
- Commercial law, with focus on real estate
- Environmental litigation
- Creditor's rights
- Auto liability
Experience
Attorney Heath Chamness joined White Shaver, P.C. in 2003. Since joining the firm, Mr. Chamness has focused his practice in various concentrations within the intellectual property, Texas commercial law and personal injury litigation sphere. Mr. Chamness routinely handles matters from the inception of the litigation to the trial.
During his time with the firm, Mr. Chamness has gained invaluable trial experience both as second chair and first chair on various cases. Whether it is a run of the mill car wreck or the most complex intellectual rights case, Mr. Chamness can provide you with the expertise and attention that you deserve as a client.
Representative Experience
- Represented various product manufacturers in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases
- Represented multiple premise owners involving claims for wrongful death, sexual assault, and serious personal injuries
- Represented broker in multi-million dollar commercial real estate litigation resulting in complete defense verdict and dismissal of appeal
- Represented multiple clients, both plaintiff and defendant, in business collection actions
- Represented creditors in bankruptcy proceedings
- Represented numerous clients in complex contractual disputes regarding indemnity and contribution
- Represented regional commercial carrier in wrongful death suit
Professional Activities and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Smith County Bar Association
- Eastern District of Texas
- Northern District of Texas
Educational Background
- 2002 J.D.; Baylor University School of Law (Order of Barristers)
- 2000 B.S.; Stephen F. Austin State University
Personal
Mr. Chamness enjoys hunting, reading, and traveling with his wife and two children. Mr. Chamness has also served on the board of directors for a local municipal athletic association, and currently coaches his son's baseball team.
