Speaker

Bailey Cowan Heckaman

Speaker Bio

Aaron Heckaman is a dedicated advocate who has devoted his career to fighting for the rights of those who have suffered injustice. With a focus on toxic tort, pharmaceutical, product liability, and general personal injury claims, Aaron has successfully represented individuals nationwide, securing justice and compensation for his clients.

His unwavering commitment to his clients, combined with his extensive legal knowledge and impressive track record, make him a trusted advocate for those seeking justice in complex legal matters.

Before becoming a partner at Bailey Cowan Heckaman, Aaron honed his skills at two nationally recognized trial law firms, gaining invaluable experience in complex litigation and trial strategies. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a relentless commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients in various practice areas, including:

  • Pharmaceutical Litigation
  • Mesothelioma/Asbestos
  • Roundup Litigation
  • Class Action Suits
  • Catastrophic Plant/Industrial Accident Litigation
  • Catastrophic Injury/Single Event Cases

Education

Aaron graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information and Operation Management. He then attended South Texas College of Law, where he represented the school in the mock trial program, and served as an associate editor for the Corporate Counsel Review. Prior to joining the firm, Aaron worked for two nationally recognized trial law firms.

Memberships

Aaron has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers (2021), in addition to being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2010, 2019-2020), a Thomson Reuters publication and was selected to Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America (2016). He is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the American Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the Texas Bar College.

  • State Bar of Texas
  • American Association for Justice
  • Houston Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Academy of Trial Attorneys
  • Texas Bar College
  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
  • Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Elected to TTLA Advocates Board 2012-2015)
  • United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Agenda

When to see them

Tuesday
October 21

3:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2025: Where is the Litigation Heading Now?