James Christopher Dean
Founding Attorney of the Dean Law Firm
Chris was born and raised in Midland, and he takes great pride in his roots
in West Texas. He played football for Midland High School, and graduated
in the top 5% of his class. His father, Thurston E. Dean, M.D., practiced
orthopedics in Midland for nearly four decades, and was the term doctor
for Midland Lee and Midland High, the real doctor in the book and film
Friday Night Lights. Chris’ brother, John C. Dean M.D. also lives in Midland, practicing
sports medicine and orthopedics and serving as the team doctor for the
Midland Lee Rebels. On opening his office in Midland, Chris said “I
am blessed that my practice of law extends to all regions of United States.
I am most proud that I can start an office in my hometown to serve West
Texans, just as my family has done since 1960. I look forward to living
up to my family name.”
Chris has always been focused on supporting his clients after serious
personal injuries and helping them through tough times, first and foremost. Whether he needs
to take their case to a jury court or to the conference room for settlement
agreements, Chris goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are cared
for. He treats his clients as if they were close friends for years, taking
the time necessary to really get to know them, and to allow them to get
to know him. Familiarity is key to fostering strong client-attorney relationships
and to many of Chris' case successes.
The list of people Chris has helped continues to grow with every case he
takes. In the past, he has helped a woman cope after her husband passed
away in a terrible industrial accident, a family catastrophically injuried
by a negligent commercial trucker, and a young daughter hurt due to medical
malpractice. Chris has stepped in when insurance companies sought to save
a dollar instead of providing for their customers, and when honest workers
needed representation after severe burns and disfigurements that occurred
on the jobsite.
Chris was raised with the idea that we should always help those who need
help the most. His dad and four older brothers are all surgeons, and his
sister is an acclaimed physical therapist. It's a tradition in his
family and it's in his blood. Through times thick and thin, Chris
is there for his family and his family is there for him. That strong relationship
is what he hopes to achieve with his clients. Get to know Chris by calling
the Dean Law Firm today and scheduling your
free initial consultation.
Education
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas - J.D., 1995
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas - B.A. 1991
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Texas
Call Chris at (432) 214-8125
to learn more.