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Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin founded Arnold & Itkin LLP with the goal of helping those in need. They knew that in today’s high-stakes legal environment, winning is the only acceptable option. Since founding the firm, they have won cases in more than 20 states and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients.
Arnold & Itkin LLP was founded with the goal of helping those in need.
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Attorney Michael TiltonMichael Tilton brings pride and passion to his work as a member of Arnold & Itkin LLP's litigation team. He is relentless in seeking justice for his clients in a broad range of litigation matters, including catastrophic personal injury and workplace injury cases.
Mike was born at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, where his father served in the military and his mother worked as a school teacher. Mike's family moved to California and Germany before settling down in San Antonio, Texas.
Mike received his bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Houston and earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center. During law school, he honed his litigation skills as a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Team and Board of Advocates. Mike also clerked at litigation firms, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases.
Upon realizing that his true passion was helping families and people tragically injured through the wrongful acts of others, Mike began working at a prominent plaintiff's law firm in Houston and later joined Arnold & Itkin LLP.
Mike enjoys working side-by-side with his clients and believes that hard work, dedication, and preparation are the keys to success.
$2.25 Million Settlement Recovered for Victim of Mexico Truck Accident Jason Itkin and Mike Tilton successfully settled a commercial truck accident case involving a client that suffered severe and debilitating injuries following a collision in Mexico. Arnold & Itkin LLP helped ensure that the case remained in Texas, where the client lived, despite numerous attempts by the defendant to move the case to Mexico.
Jones Act Seamen Injured in Middle East Recovers $1.1 Million Mike Tilton and Jason Itkin successfully settled a maritime case on behalf of a Jones Act seaman who fractured his elbow and arm. The client suffered the injuries after falling from an unsafe and unsecured ladder. The injury occurred in the Middle East and the lawsuit was filed in Florida. After numerous depositions, including many of the client's treating physicians, the case settled just prior to trial.
$1.1 million settlement for plaintiff who fell off a ladder The plaintiff was instructed to use a ladder that was not secured and not adequate for the job he was performing with no one to hold the ladder. After falling from the ladder, he needed to have several surgeries on his dominant hand and elbow. His suregries and hospital stay also led to an MRSA/Staph Infection. The maritime attorneys at Arnold & Itkin secured a $1.1 million settlement on his behalf.
Arnold & Itkin LLP Reaches Partial Settlement of $1,050,000 for Industrial Worker Houston industrial injury lawyers Jason Itkin, Kurt Arnold, and Mike Tilton are pleased to announce they have reached a partial settlement of $1,050,000 for a client who suffered a herniated disk in a crane collapse industrial accident. The horrific incident occurred when the cab of a crawler crane sheared away from the crane’s base forcefully ejecting the terrified occupant. The crane operator was lucky to survive. Because the workers’ compensation carrier refused the injury claim and would not pay the plaintiff’s medical bills, Arnold & Itkin LLP helped their client survive during the pendency of the lawsuit. The firm’s innovative approach to establishing liability and circumventing the workers’ compensation bar allowed the plaintiff to recover a substantial award.
Arnold & Itkin Obtains $935,000 Settlement for Accident Victim Houston truck accident lawyers, Jason Itkin and Mike Tilton, of Arnold & Itkin LLP are pleased to announce that they settled a commercial truck accident case for $935,000. Arnold & Itkin LLP's clients suffered herniated discs when an 18-wheeler truck slammed into a sedan driven by the plaintiff. Arnold & Itkin LLP claimed that the driver of the semi-truck caused the accident when she went straight in a "turn only" lane. Even though the plaintiff was cited by police for the accident, Arnold & Itkin LLP were able to show that the defendants were at fault by tracking down several eye witnesses who blamed the driver of the semi-truck for causing the accident.
$750,000 Recovered for Victim of Malfunctioning Elevator Mike Tilton and Jason Itkin of Arnold & Itkin LLP successfully resolved a case involving a malfunctioning elevator that severely injured the client. The elevator suddenly dropped then stalled, trapping the client until she could be rescued by the fire department. As a result of the malfunction, the client suffered numerous injuries and required two surgeries. Arnold & Itkin LLP helped ensure the client received the medical attention she needed as a result of her injuries.
$750,000 for victim of elevator accident The client was in an elevator when it dropped at a fast rate then bungeed, leaving her caught between floors for 45 minutes. The next day her neck and arm were in pain; the emergency room diagnosed whiplash and shock, and her injuries eventually required surgery. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Itkin settled the case for $750,000.
$700,000 for injured maritime worker The plaintiff slipped and fell on board his ship, striking his head on the corner of a metal desk. Attorneys at Arnold & Itkin settled the case for $706,000.
Arnold & Itkin Obtains $675,000 Settlement for Seaman Who Suffered Back Injury Mike Tilton, Jason Itkin, and Cory Itkin obtained this settlement for a Jones Act seaman who had a back injury that did not require surgery. The client hurt his back when he fell approximately three feet while working alone. The defendant refused to pay maintenance and cure because the client failed a post-accident drug screen. As a result of the company's failure to honor its cure obligations, the firm worked hard to make sure our client still received proper medical care. The case settled just days before trial.
$646,000 settlement for truck accident victim The client was driving an 18 wheeler when another 18 wheeler ran a stop sign and hit him. His 18 wheeler flipped and caught on fire. The attorneys at Arnold & Itkin negotiated a $646,000 settlement to assist him with his recovery.
Mike Tilton and Jason Itkin Recover $646,000 Settlement for Truck Accident Victim Mike Tilton and Jason Itkin successfully obtained a settlement in a case involving a commercial truck accident near the Port of Houston. The client was a commercial truck driver that was broad-sided by another commercial truck driver that ran a stop sign. As a result of the accident, the client suffered a herniated disc in his neck, requiring surgery. Unable to work following the accident, Arnold & Itkin LLP helped the client receive the medical care he needed.
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