Profile
Chandler Dean is an associate in the Fort Worth office at Naman Howell. His practice focuses on civil litigation, primarily insurance defense, personal injury, premises liability, and products liability.
Chandler is a proud graduate of Baylor University School of Law, where he was a member of the Baylor Law Review and the Baylor Barrister Society as well as several student organizations. While in law school, Chandler completed multiple internships and externships with The Honorable Jeffrey L. Cureton, The Honorable Jeffrey C. Manske, and The Honorable Alan D Albright. He also represented Baylor Law at multiple moot court and mock trial competitions.
Prior to joining Naman Howell, Chandler worked as the Practice Court Associate and LL.M. Associate at Baylor University School of Law. During this time, Chandler had the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most respected trial lawyers, judges, and thought leaders across a variety of practices. In addition to other duties, he assisted with Baylor's Academy of the Advocate in St. Andrews, coached several advocacy teams, and helped recruit for, run, and analyze the results of several jury testing focus groups. While working as the LL.M. Associate, Chandler earned his LL.M. in Litigation Management. His studies and research focused on how to better develop effective and efficient legal solutions in order to achieve the right result for his clients with a particular emphasis on early case assessment, complex litigation, and MDLs.
Recognition
Baylor Law Review Association Award, 2021
Clark Hill Strasburger Mock Trial Award, 2021
Baylor Law Pro Bono and Public Service Program Bronze Level Award
Affiliations
Civic & Professional
State Bar of Texas, Member
Texas Bar College, Member
Tarrant County Bar Association
Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
Baylor University School of Law, Adjunct Lecturer - Advocacy Team Coach
American Bar Association - 2023-2024 Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services, Young Lawyers Division Liaison
American Bar Association - 2023-2024 Special Committee on Rule of Law Initiative, Young Lawyers Division Liaison
University of Utah Honors College Alumni Advisory Board, Member
Beyond the Law
Chandler enjoys spending time with his wife, Michelle, and their dog, Suvi. When he is not working, he enjoys trying new recipes, reading, playing ultra-competitive board games and card games, traveling, and playing any and every sport.
Capabilities
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Education
Baylor University School of Law, Executive LL.M. in Litigation Management, 2024
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 2021
cum laude
Baylor Law Review
Barrister Society
University of Utah, H.B.S., Business Management, Minors in Philosophy and Leadership Studies, 2018
cum laude
Thesis: Virtual Reality and Its Effects on Empathy and Leadership Theory
Beehive Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society