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A History of Success Through Aggressive Representation & Skillful Advocacy

  • $124.3 Million Risperdal Judgment

    State of South Carolina won unfair trade practices act penalties case against Risperdal maker for false and unfair marketing practices within the state

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $23,101,269

  • $15.5 Million Risperdal Settlement

    Commonwealth of Kentucky sought consumer protection act penalties against Risperdal maker for alleged marketing practices within the state

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $2,244,647

  • $7.75 Million Risperdal Settlement

    State of Arkansas sought consumer protection act penalties against Risperdal maker for alleged marketing practice within the state

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $2,000,000

  • $3 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    73 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Texas resident) who was exposed through his work as a mechanic doing maintenance and repair on ground equipment at a major airport.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $1,347,045

  • $2.9 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    81 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Louisiana resident) who was exposed through his work as an erector in various plants, paper mills, and refineries in LA, MS, TN, TX, AL, and AR.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $1,273,151

  • $2.9 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    72 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Louisiana resident) who was exposed through his work as a laborer, apprentice, instrument mechanic, planner, and supervisor at a chemical plant.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $1,299,010

  • $2.3 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    74 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Louisiana resident) who was exposed through his work as a plumber and pipe-fitter at a hospital.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $947,374

  • $2.0 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    81 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (New Jersey resident) who was exposed through his work as a ship repair worker in a naval shipyard and as a heavy duty truck mechanic.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $867,823

  • $2.0 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    75 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Mississippi resident) who was exposed through his work as an electrician in a shipyard and at various industrial sites.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $482,691

  • $1.9 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    66 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Louisiana resident) who was exposed through the clothing her father and brother wore while working as laborers at a pipeline company.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $810,283

  • $1.5 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    75 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Florida resident) who was exposed through his work as laborer and maintenance mechanic at a refinery and through personal automotive work and household renovations.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $699,005

  • $1.5 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    88 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Arizona resident) who was exposed through his work as an aircraft mechanic doing maintenance and repair.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $670,056

  • $1.5 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    70-year old shipyard and chemical plant worker contracted mesothelioma and died allegedly from asbestos exposure at work

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $697,424

  • $1.4 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    76 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (California resident) who was exposed while working at a shipyard as a welder and as a repairman at a chemical plant.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $660,504

  • $1.4 Million Mesothelioma Recovery

    74 year old deceased mesothelioma victim (Illinois resident) who was exposed through his work as a boiler tender and maintenance mechanic at a refinery.

    Attorney Fees & Expenses: $689,814

See our record of success

National Trial Lawyers

Founded on Honesty, Hard Work & Servicing Our Clients

At Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC, we’re not just making a living—we’re making a difference. It’s the fundamental idea of helping people that drives us to do what we do. It comes naturally to us. When you hire BCH as your lawyers, your concerns become our priorities, and from day one our first priority will be to fight for you.

Our clients deserve their day in court, and there’s nothing quite like having “been there” to help maximize your chances of recovery on your claims. Our firm has won verdicts and settlements on behalf of the seriously injured, those suffering from debilitating conditions like mesothelioma, and the bereaved in all types of cases. We are passionate about standing up for the little guy against huge corporations, representing the underdog, and fighting for right to triumph over wrong. We take that responsibility seriously, passionately advocating for the rights of the wronged. Without our clients, there would be no law firm.

BCH is a national law practice with the resources needed to see a case through to a successful outcome, including the recently discovered injuries and side-effects caused by prescribed treatments like Levaquin and proton pump inhibitors. One of the biggest mistakes a potential client can make is hiring an inexperienced firm or a firm with inadequate resources.

Armed with passion, skill, and more than 150 years of collective legal experience, BCH is ready to fight for you. Call our legal team today if you would like to learn more.

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Commitment to Our Clients

  • 01 Highest quality & ethical legal services
  • 02 Focus on each case as if it were our own
  • 03 Strive for excellence in keeping clients informed
  • 04 Ease doubts clients have in their case
  • 05 Work hard to earn the trust of our clients
How we fight for you

Representing Victims & Their Families Throughout the U.S. for More Than 30 Years

  • “They made it known that they really care, not just about the lawsuit or winning, but about me as a human being.”

    - Ava Campbell

  • “They treated us with so much respect and care, I felt that they really cared about what we were going through.”

    - Dorris Hamblett

  • “There is a law firm out there that will fight for your family’s rights and I think Bailey Cowan Heckaman is the way to go.”

    - Loretta Lamont

  • “It wasn’t like he was acting as an “attorney-client” relationship, it was almost looking at how a mother would talk to her son. It made us feel as a family extremely comfortable.”

    - Pat Chiacchio

  • “Firms like this need to be commended for taking on the giant.”

    - Sherrie Moore

  • “Attorney Heckaman has provided outstanding legal guidance and support. I am very pleased with all aspects of our business/legal relationship.”

    - Barry Johnson

  • “We were always treated with dignity and respect. I highly recommend Aaron Heckaman to any client needing asbestos or related litigation.”

    - Aubrey Campbell

  • “Thanks so much for what you’ve done for me and my family.”

    - Marie Delffs

  • “The team was very accommodating and helpful.”

    - Andria Tanguma

  • “Our attorney has been truly remarkable.”

    - Dorothy Brown

  • “I am very thankful I made the phone call.”

    - Richard Kanoski

  • “Randy Reagan was outstanding, concerned, committed, and professional.”

    - Robert King Jr.

  • “Our attorney, Randy Reagan, was fantastic!”

    - Virginia Butler

  • “Very thorough and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions.”

    - Linda Mann

  • “They have done what they said they would do.”

    - Janice Hunter

  • “I can never thank you enough.”

    - Jeanette Poage

  • “Very professional. When I had a question, it was answered.”

    - Thomas Szabo

  • “Our attorney was compassionate and caring during the most difficult time. He is a man of impeccable character!”

    - Bonnie Feist

  • “Thank you for your hard work and compassion!”

    - Therese LeFever

  • “Very professional and knowledgeable about all issues!”

    - Charles Bowen

  • “I would recommend Bailey Cowan Heckaman to my friends and family.”

    - Jeanette Davis and Tonya Force

  • “The firm was very personal and treated me kindly.”

    - Willa Maye Shepherd

  • “They will leave no stone unturned”

    - Merle Breiland

  • “Highly recommend”

    - Mark Poedtke

  • “Few have had such a personal concern for its clients as has BPB”

    - Gordon R. Stone, Ed.D.

  • “Thank you for your help and hard work you have done”

    - Kirby - Referral Attorney

  • “Thank you!”

    - Joanne Johnson

  • “I will let everyone I know about your firm.”

    - M.R (FLSA overtime client)

  • “Thank you all for everything.”

    - M.C. (FLSA overtime client)

  • “Could not ask for anything more!”

    - S.S. (FLSA overtime client)

  • “Katie and Robert are the best!”

    - C.C. (FLSA Overtime Client)

  • “This firm was very professional”

    - R.T. (FLSA Overtime Client)

  • “The team did a great job”

    - O.O. (FLSA Overtime Client)

  • “You always made sure I had a good understanding”

    - T.P. (FLSA Overtime Client)

  • “Thank Y’all.”

    - C.E.
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Meet the Attorneys Dedicated to You

Camp Bailey Camp Bailey

Camp Bailey

Camp Bailey is a founding member of BCH who works closely with the firm’s pharmaceutical and asbestos practices. Camp has been selected to the list of Texas Super Lawyers® since 2007 a Thomson Reuters publication and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2011-2013).

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Robert Cowan Robert Cowan

Robert Cowan

As a former defense attorney, Rob Cowan is able to see an argument from all angles. He is involved in every piece of litigation that goes through BCH as the primary attorney handling the firm’s legal briefings. Trial isn’t guaranteed – that’s where Rob comes in.

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Aaron Heckaman Aaron Heckaman

Aaron Heckaman

Aaron Heckaman manages the firm’s asbestos department, passionately advocating for individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. He takes great pride in being able to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

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J. Kyle Beale J. Kyle Beale

J. Kyle Beale

J. Kyle Beale is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). His experience encompasses personal injury, coverage issues, business torts, breach of contract, FELA, and more.

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Eric R. Birge Eric R. Birge

Eric R. Birge

Eric R. Birge takes great pride in representing victims of asbestos-related diseases. He takes a personal approach to every case, meeting with his clients to fully understand their situation when building a strong claim.

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David Dixon David Dixon

David Dixon

David Dixon is a dedicated advocate for clients dealing with mesothelioma and injury claims. He has handled thousands of cases with the same level of passion to obtaining justice for each individual he represents.

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Andrea McGinnis Andrea McGinnis

Andrea McGinnis

Andrea McGinnis focuses her efforts on complex mass tort cases, product liability claims, and all matters in civil litigation. She handles an array of the firm's mass tort litigation docket, including dangerous drug and defective medical device claims.

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Randy Reagan Randy Reagan

Randy Reagan

With a primary focus on nationwide toxic tort litigation and mesothelioma cases, Randy Reagan is a dedicated advocate of individuals who have been harmed. He has represented thousands of individuals as they navigate the complex legal system.

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Laurence Tien Laurence Tien

Laurence Tien

Laurence Tien handles a vast array of claims at the firm, advocating for clients in mesothelioma, dangerous pharmaceutical, defective medical devices, product liability, and other personal injury claims. He has helped in hundreds of cases in various jurisdictions nationally.

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Megan Roper Megan Roper

Megan Roper

Starting out as a law clerk for BCH in 2014, Megan Roper is now an associate attorney with the firm focusing on toxic tort and general personal injury claims. She is a member of several organizations, including the American Association for Justice, State Bar of Texas, and the American Bar Association.

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Katie Gantenbein Katie Gantenbein

Katie Gantenbein

After starting out as a law clerk for BCH, Katie Gantenbein is now an associate attorney with the firm and primarily focuses on cases involving mass tort litigation in the firm’s asbestos department. She is a member of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas.

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Katie McGregor Katie McGregor

Katie McGregor

Since joining the firm in 2015, Katie McGregor has focused on employment law cases involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, pharmaceutical product liability litigation, personal injury, and representing state governments in consumer protection claims.

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Alina Gregory Alina Gregory

Alina Gregory

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Ken Bailey Ken Bailey

Ken Bailey

Ken Bailey is of counsel with the firm and has dedicated his career to helping victims in mass tort and personal injury litigation.

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