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Collin X. Heard

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Collin’s practice includes defending corporations in a variety of areas, including product liability, and toxic tort litigation involving personal injury and wrongful death. He also represents construction firms (contractors and subcontractors), multinational manufacturers, suppliers and retailers, in a variety of disputes.

Collin has experience participating in all phases of litigation, including drafting responsive pleadings; drafting dispositive motions; drafting written discovery; conducting extensive document reviews; participating in the depositions of plaintiff, fact, and expert witnesses; developing fact witnesses, participating in arbitration, assisting in trial preparation; attending trial; and conducting cross and direct examination of fact witnesses at trial.

While in law school, Collin served as Vice President for both the Black Law Student Association and the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and was a mentor for the Dean’s Fellow Mentorship Program. In 2021, he won the University of Arkansas School of Law’s Board of Advocates Negotiations Competition. In 2022, Collin was elected by his peers to deliver the student commencement address.

Enivronmental and Toxic Torts

  • Assisted in multiple trials for product manufacturers and premises owners in various toxic tort matters.
  • Assisted in drafting a successful Motion for Summary Judgment.

 

  • Co-Author, Texas Supreme Court Overturns Non-Economic Damages Award Not Grounded in Evidence, August 2023

Admissions

  • Texas

Memberships

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Community Involvement

  • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
  • Mercy Street, Volunteer

Education

  • J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law, 2022
    • Black Law Student Association
    • Sports and Entertainment Law Society
  • B.S., Criminal Justice, University of North Texas, 2017
    • Minor in Political Science

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Texas Supreme Court Overturns Non-Economic Damages Award Not Grounded in Evidence

August 2023