Our History
We're Making a Difference.A Legacy of Excellence in Litigation and Relentless Passion for Clients
BCH’s legacy started 30+ years ago through its founder’s experience handling complex, high-value mass tort and personal injury litigation lawsuits.
BCH certainly has a legacy of excellence in litigation, but our legacy is also one of relentless passion for our clients. Our foremost goal is to do right by our clients. We have represented tens of thousands of clients, but at the end of the day, and all our attorneys can attest to this, we can go to bed at night in good conscience knowing we worked hard for our clients.
We think of ourselves as so much more than legal advocates—we are also counselors at law.
Passionately Driven: For Us, Every Case Is Personal
Every relationship with our clients means the world to us. We are voraciously loyal when it comes to protecting our clients and ensuring they get the outcome they deserve. Once we take on a case, nothing can come between us and our client. From day one, our goal has been to work hard for our clients in a way that makes them feel empowered, valued, and cared for. Our goal is the same today as it has been for decades, and we believe that sets us apart.
Continuing the Legacy
BCH has a proud legacy, and it is something we strive to continue for years to come. Our legacy began 30 years ago, and it perpetuates with the passion that continues to instill in each member of our team. We’re in this—for the benefit of our clients—for the long haul.
At Bailey Cowan Heckaman, we are proud of the representation that we provide to our clients—the financial compensation that we have won on their behalf and the way we have protected their rights. If you would like to hear what they think of our national trial attorneys, straight from their mouths, watch our testimonial videos.
Awards & Recognition
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American Association for JusticeAmerican Association for Justice membership allows attorneys to represent clients effectively nationwide. Membership includes attorneys from across the United States. Members’ efforts help ensure that plaintiffs will continue to have quality representation throughout the nation.
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Houston Bar Association
The Houston Bar Association is a non-profit organization devoted to bettering the legal field by developing an ever-higher standard of representation. The organization is committed to education for both plaintiffs and lawyers. Members volunteer for community projects for more than 45,000 hours a year.
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The Texas Trial Lawyers Association
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association is dedicated to protecting the rights of Texas families through legislation and continuing education and training for practicing attorneys. Members volunteer their time and effort to ensure that plaintiffs continue to have their voices heard in court in a changing legal landscape.
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Houston Trial Lawyers Association
The Houston Trial Lawyers Association is a professional network of attorneys who contribute to the practice of civil trial law locally and on a state and national level. Members donate their time and resources to serving clients and furthering the field of plaintiff representation, serving clients throughout Texas.
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Rising Stars
Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ by Thompson Reuters, is part of the same family of publications as Super Lawyers, and in fact they have the same process for determination. However, inclusion in Rising Stars™ adds two other requirements: lawyers must be under 40 years old or have been in practice for less than 10 years.
- Robert Cowan (2005, 2011)
- Aaron Heckaman (2010, 2019-2020)
- Camp Bailey (2007-2009, 2011-2013)
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Avvo
Avvo is a rating service, and high Avvo ratings are an objective way of evaluating an attorney’s reputation among colleagues and past clients. It is accurate in that the Avvo rating cannot be affected by “membership dues” or biases. The rating takes into account past client satisfaction as well as recent results.
- Aaron Heckaman (10.0 out of 10, 2017)
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The Environmental Trial Lawyers Association – Top 10
The Environmental Trial Lawyers Association – Top 10 is a Specialty Association managed by The National Trial Lawyers, and is only awarded to the top 10 lawyers in a state who meet the membership criteria, which includes: reputation among the public, judges, and fellow attorneys; achievements as an Environmental specialist; board certification in Environmental law; nomination from other members and the Executive Committee of the Environmental Association, as well as leading lawyers.
- Camp Bailey (2018)
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Million Dollar Advocates Forum
The Top Trial Lawyers in America® by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Less than 1 percent of U.S. attorneys are members of this exclusive group.
- Aaron Heckaman (2015)
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America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators ®
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is an invitation-only award reserved for the most exceptional trial attorneys in the nation handling high value, high stakes legal matters. In order to be considered for this award, attorneys must have litigated a matter with at least $2 million at stake.
- Aaron Heckaman (2019)
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Best Attorneys of America
Best Attorneys of America by Rue Ratings is one of the most respected and elite memberships that an attorney can be admitted in to. With a highly selective process, only 1% of attorneys are invited to join.
- Aaron Heckaman (2016)
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Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers® by Thompson Reuters, is an annual publication that lists every state’s best attorneys in various practice areas. The yearly list of attorneys is determined through a months-long research process that takes into account an attorney’s professional reputation, contribution to the legal field, dedication to clients, and their history of results.
- Camp Bailey (2016-2019)
- Aaron Heckaman (2021)
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Top 40 Under 40
The Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers is a group comprised of the nation’s best trial attorneys under the age of 40. These exceptional attorneys must demonstrate extensive trial skills, legal leadership, and the ability to secure results for clients.
- Aaron Heckaman (2015)
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers is an exclusive invitation-only group comprised of the most highly-qualified trial attorneys in each state. Qualified attorneys must meet the highest standards regarding reputation, influence, and leadership.
- Camp Bailey (2011 - 2013)
- Aaron Heckaman (2015)
Commitment
To Our Clients-
Work hard to earn the trust of our clients
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Ease doubts clients have in their case
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Strive for excellence in keeping clients informed
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Focus on each case as if it were our own
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Highest quality & ethical legal services
We've Represented Thousands of Clients
Across the U.S. for more than 30 Years
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"You guys helped me get money not only for myself but for a lot of others."
“You guys helped me get money not only for myself but for a lot of others.”
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"The communication was wonderful."
“The communication was wonderful.”
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"My attorney did a great job with my case."
“My attorney did a great job with my case.”
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"Thank you. You guys are amazing."
“Thank you. You guys are amazing.”
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"My case was managed in a professional manner."
“My case was managed in a professional manner.”
- S.C. (FLSA Overtime Client)
