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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 Mike PierceMike Pierce joined Arnold & Itkin LLP as an associate in 2007 and became a partner in the firm in 2011. As a member of Arnold & Itkin LLP, Mike contributes his extensive experience in handling cases involving medical malpractice, products liability, and maritime law. During his time with Arnold & Itkin LLP, Mike has tried more than 20 cases to verdict in state and federal courts in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
Mike grew up in a small town outside Shreveport, Louisiana, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Louisiana State University. He went on to earn his law degree, with honors, from the Baylor University School of Law, where he received numerous academic awards. He also served as an associate editor of the Baylor Law Review and as a member of the Baylor Moot Court Team.
Following law school, Mike accepted a position at Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country. During his time at the firm, Mike successfully represented healthcare providers and insurance companies in a wide range of litigation matters in both state and federal courts as well as in administrative proceedings before the Texas Department of Insurance.
Throughout his career, Mike has always focused on providing innovative and persuasive solutions to legal problems, with a particular focus on preparing cases for trial. As a result, Mike has consistently achieved positive results for his clients.
For his work, Mike has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" in Texas by the American Trial Lawyers Association and named as a "Rising Star" in 2010 and 2011 by Super Lawyers magazine. In addition, Mike's verdicts were listed in Verdict Search's Top TX Verdicts of 2009 and 2010.
Arnold & Itkin LLP Settles $14 Million Jones Act Seaman Case Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, and Mike Pierce resolved a Jones Act seaman case for $14 million two days before trial. Arnold & Itkin LLP represented the seaman after he suffered a head injury on the Hercules 15 inland barge. The Hercules 15 was located in Lake Washington, Louisiana at the time of the incident. Hercules employees tack welded a three foot pipe to the derrick and then forgot to remove it before starting drilling operations. The pipe was jarred loose and hit Plaintiff in the head. The case was filed in Galveston County Court in March 2008. The case was set for trial February 2, 2009. Hercules settled the entire case for $14 million on the eve of trial.
$3,000,000 settlement for amputation victim The plaintiff, a motor man working offshore for Noble, was performing routine maintenance on a crane when his hand was crushed, leading to the amputation of his fingers. Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Mike Pierce and Paul Skrabanek secured a $3,000,000 settlement for the plaintiff, over $1,000,000 of which was placed in structured fund to provide for his future needs.
$2.5 million settlement for man injured by padeye An offshore worker was injured when he walked into a padeye placed in the mudroom of the rig he was working on. The attoreneys at Arnold & Itkin were able to prove that it was a workplace hazard that had been identified and complained about repeatedly. The client received a $2.5 million settlement.
Kurt Arnold & Mike Pierce Obtain $2.5 Million Verdict for Amputee Arnold & Itkin LLP attorneys Mike Pierce and Kurt Arnold obtained a $2.5 million verdict in a products liability case involving a defectively manufactured tiller handle steering mechanism for an outboard motor. The defective tiller handle broke after the bottom of the outboard motor struck a submerged object. The boat spun out of control as a direct result of the handle breaking. The plaintiff suffered a severe injury to his right arm necessitating amputation of the arm. Several law firms declined to take the case due to the difficulty in proving a manufacturing defect without the defective handle, which was discarded by a third party shortly after the accident. Arnold & Itkin LLP aggressively prosecuted the case. Defendant made no pretrial settlement offers. Mike Pierce and Kurt Arnold obtained a favorable verdict in the Sixteenth Judicial District Court of Cameron Parish Louisiana.
Arnold & Itkin LLP Wins $1.72 Million Jury Verdict for Victim of Crane Accident Arnold & Itkin LLP industrial lawyers Cory Itkin and Michael Pierce are pleased to announce a $1.72 million jury verdict on behalf of Ernesto Tamez and his wife. Mr. Tamez was seriously injured in a crane accident at the BP refinery in Texas City, Texas on January 18, 2005 when a Maxim Crane Works crane operator negligently swung a heavy oil burner into him. Mr. Tamez was pinned between the burner and a nearby handrail and injured his back, neck, and shoulder. Prior to the trial, Maxim Crane Works made no settlement offer. The company argued that the accident was entirely Mr. Tamez's fault and that his injuries were not as serious as he claimed. They also claimed that some of his injuries could have been caused by simple wear and tear on the 60 year old Tamez's body. The case was made more complicated by the fact that Mr. Tamez and his wife do not speak English and had to testify with the aid of a translator. After a weeklong trial in Galveston, Texas, the jury found that Maxim Crane Works was 100% responsible for the accident and awarded Mr. Tamez and his wife $1.72 million. Arnold & Itkin LLP stood by their clients for 4 years and helped Mr. Tamez get the medical attention he needed and the compensation he deserved. The case was pending in Galveston County, Texas with the Honorable David E. Garner presiding.
$900,000 for victim of defective product The plaintiffs were a family whose child was injured after being exposed to a dangerous product. The defective product attorneys at Arnold & Itkin obtain a settlement of over $900,000 for their clients.
$900,000 for injured mother A mother injured by a defective drug was awarded a settlement of over $900,000 after the attorneys at Arnold & Itkin advocated on her behalf.
Kurt Arnold & Mike Pierce Recover $900,000 Settlement for Seriously Injured Clients Plaintiffs retained a local funeral home to provide complete services for their mother's funeral. Unbeknownst to plaintiffs, the funeral home retained a fly-by-night limousine company to provide transportation from the funeral home to the cemetery. The limousine company had no insurance. The limousine driver failed to maintain control of his vehicle and struck a concrete support post at high speed. One of the plaintiffs suffered a fractured pelvis, which necessitated several painful surgeries. After months of extensive discovery and pretrial preparation, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Pierce were able to secure a $900,000 settlement against the funeral home.
$875,000 for worker injured near Saudi Arabia The plaintiff was working on a Jackup off the coast of Saudi Arabia on a tripping pipe. The crew had originally been American, but had been replaced by Saudi Arabian workers who did not speak English after most American crew members resigned over working conditions. Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Mike Pierce proved that the lack of communication and inexperience of the crew led to the accident. The case settled for $875,000.
$770,000 for a falling victim The client was injured when he fell on slippery stairs while working on a Chevron platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Attorneys at Arnold & Itkin negotiated a $770,000 settlement on his behalf.
Injured Offshore Platform Worker’s Shoulder Injury Case Settled for $770,000 Houston maritime lawyer Mike Pierce is pleased to announce that he has successfully reached a $770,000 settlement on behalf of a Danos & Curole employee injured while working aboard a Chevron platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident occurred when the employee fell down a stairway on the platform, seriously injuring his shoulder. A post-accident investigation revealed that the stairway in question did not have adequate slip protection, and the handrail of the stairway did not meet ANSI standards. The injured worker underwent three surgeries to correct the damage to his shoulder. The case settled three weeks before trial was set to begin in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
$700,000 for victim of 18-wheeler accident The plaintiff was seriously injured after his car was sideswiped by the driver of an 18 wheeler. Kurt Arnold, Mike Pierce and Paul Skrabanek were able to secure a $700,000 on his behalf.
$650,000 for victim of crabbing accident Arnold & Itkin's client was working on a crab boat when a full crab pot flew into the air and hit him on the head on its way down. He suffered concussion, heak and back injury. Attorneys jason Itkin, Cory Itkin and Mike Pierce negotiated a $650,000 settlement to compensate for his injuries and lost wages.
Mike Pierce of Arnold & Itkin LLP Settles Fisherman's Back Injury Case for $650,000 Houston maritime lawyer Mike Pierce of Arnold & Itkin LLP successfully reached a $650,000 settlement on behalf of a crab fisherman injured when a hydraulic system aboard his vessel malfunctioned, causing a crab pot to strike the fishermen. The fisherman suffered nonsurgical injuries to his lower back. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
Arnold & Itkin LLP Secure $650,000 Settlement In Unoperated Back Injury Case Michael Pierce recovered $650,000 on behalf of a Wood Group service technician who was injured when a third party failed to properly hang a blowout preventer on a land rig. His job was to cut through the casing to allow the rig to be moved. Because it was not secured properly, the 15 ton blowout preventer swung, pinned him up against the wall. He suffered broken ribs, internal injuries and injury to his back. The case was pending in Harris County.
$639,000 verdict for victim of car accident The victim was travelling on BELTWAY 8 when a Chevy 2500 going about 60 mph hit her. Her brand new Avalon was totalled and she suffered injuries from her lower cervical to her upper thoracic. Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Mike Pierce and Paul Skrabanek won a $639,000 jury verdict. The case was appealed and later settled.
$537,584 Won on Behalf of Injured Motorist Paul Skrabanek and Mike Pierce obtained a jury verdict on behalf of an injured motorist after a weeklong trial in the amount of $537,584. Paul took six of the ten witnesses at trial and spent three full days arguing pretrial motions. The trial arose out of a rear end collision on the north side of Houston. The Plaintiff was an executive assistant and suffered a neck injury that required surgery.
$500,000 for injured boat worker The plaintiff was on the Sea Spirit while it was tied off to Platform Vermillion 250. The Sea Spirit came too close to the platform, and a rope got caugt up underneath the tire line. When the rope popped, it hit the client across the leg, causing him injury. The case was settled for $500,000.
$120,000 for sick mom The attorneys at Arnold & Itkin negotiated a $120,000 settlement for a mother injured by a defective drug to help cover the costs of her medical care.
$120,000 settlement for injured baby The plaintiff was born with a birth defect as a result of exposure to a dangerous drug. The attorneys at Arnold & Itkin negotiated a $120,000 settlement on her behalf.
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