Our Law Firm's Accolades

Our Lawyers Have Received the Industry’s Highest Honors

Since being established in 2004, Arnold & Itkin has been a heavyweight in the legal industry. From awards and accolades to our work with clients nationwide, we are proud of the victories that our firm has accomplished. Many of our results have set state and national records, including the largest single-plaintiff verdict in Louisiana history.

If you are looking for a top-rated attorney who is capable of protecting your rights, you've come to the right place. Our team has designed our entire approach around taking care of people's needs: physical, medical, emotional, and financial. You, however, don't have to take our word for it. At our firm, we let our work speak for us.

Simply read below to see some of our successes.

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The Inner Circle of Advocates

The Inner Circle is a group of the 100 best plaintiff’s lawyers in the nation, chosen based on trial experience and a history of million-dollar or multi-million-dollar verdicts won in the last 5 years or less. Each member of the Inner Circle is hand-chosen, as membership is by invitation only. The attorneys who make up the group’s roster are legends in the legal field, known for securing massive verdicts and landmark decisions in civil court history. Both Jason Itkin and Kurt Arnold have been invited to become members of this prestigious group. When Jason Itkin was invited to join, he became one of the youngest members in the group’s history. To have an Inner Circle member on your side of the court is to have one of the single greatest practitioners of plaintiff’s law alive today working on your case.
Best Lawyers in America

The Best Lawyers in America is an annually published list of the most skilled attorneys in the nation. The months-long robust selection process requires attorneys to nominate and review fellow lawyers based on their ethics, skill, knowledge, and ability to obtain results for their clients. After a thorough vetting, the highest-scoring attorneys are featured in The Best Lawyers in America publication. The Best Lawyers in America list is a way for plaintiffs to identify the leading attorneys in their region, known for their ability to get results with honesty, strength, and skill. Arnold & Itkin has been featured in this publication multiple years running alongside some of the most qualified firms in the nation. Beyond the annual list, Best Lawyers also selects a single Lawyer of the Year in each practice area and metropolitan region, an honor reserved for the one attorney who has earned the highest level of peer recognition in that specialty. In 2025, Jason Itkin was named Lawyer of the Year for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs in Houston.
Best Law Firms®

Once a year, Best Lawyers publishes a comprehensive list of the best law firms in the nation. Their months-long investigation process utilizes client/lawyer evaluations and reviews from leading attorneys in each practice area. Each firm is graded on a variety of practice aspects: expertise, integrity, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, professionalism, and the likelihood that an attorney would trust the firm with a referral or consider them a worthy competitor. The process incorporates 7.3 million evaluations in addition to yearly reviews. After undergoing this process, Arnold & Itkin earned Tier 1 rankings in Houston for their work in Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions for Plaintiffs, and in Admiralty and Maritime Law. Best Lawyers has also named Arnold & Itkin a Top Listed firm in both Texas and Houston. In Texas, the firm is recognized for having 9 attorneys listed in Admiralty and Maritime Law. In Houston, the firm is recognized across three practice areas: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. These designations reflect the depth of our entire team’s skill.
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America

Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Lawyers in America” recognizes the leadership and actions of attorneys who are shaping the practice of law in their respective areas. The award represents one of the most prestigious honors in the legal industry, recognizing lawyers who are more than skilled—they’re fighting on the frontier of the law itself. Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin have been named to the list. Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Caj Boatright, and Cory Itkin have also been recognized on the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide. Additionally, Lawdragon maintains a permanent designation known as "The Legends," a distinction reserved for attorneys whose careers have defined the practice of law over time. Unlike the yearly 500 list, The Legends honor recognizes a lasting impact through landmark verdicts, groundbreaking cases, and a body of work that has advanced the rights of plaintiffs nationwide. Both Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin have been named Lawdragon Legends, placing them in the company of some of the most consequential trial lawyers in U.S. history.
Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is one of the most trusted legal publications in the nation that recognizes exceptional lawyers in dozens of practice areas. They publish an annual list of the top 5% of practicing attorneys in each state, chosen by their peers and selected based on their verdicts, experience, awards, and achievements. Attorneys are evaluated on over a dozen different aspects of their practice, from pro bono work to their history of verdicts. Because campaigning and self-nomination is not allowed, Super Lawyers selection is considered a clear marker of genuine legal skill and integrity. Many of the lawyers at Arnold & Itkin have achieved Super Lawyers selection for many years running (some for nearly a decade), indicating a level of consistent excellence that most attorneys never achieve. In addition, Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin have been repeatedly named to the Super Lawyers Top 100: Houston list, recognizing them among the most elite practitioners in one of the largest legal markets in the country. Kurt Arnold has also been named to the Super Lawyers Top 100: Texas list, a distinction reserved for the highest-rated attorneys.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Super Lawyers Rising Stars utilizes the same selection process as Super Lawyers, but it includes additional criteria: the lawyer must either be younger than 40 years old or have been practicing for less than 10 years. The Rising Stars list is limited to the top 2.5% of practicing attorneys in each state, representing only the most qualified and accomplished lawyers in dozens of practice areas. Because Rising Stars limits its roster to attorneys who have been practicing for less than a decade, each selected lawyer is almost guaranteed to have an exclusively excellent history of success. Being selected to the Rising Star list also guarantees a high level of integrity. Each nominee is vetted by colleagues in the field, as well as legal authorities familiar with their work. Having a lawyer with this accolade means you can trust in their skill, their ethics, and in their counsel—regardless of their age. Several of our attorneys have also earned the Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars distinction, a more selective recognition that narrows the field to the top 100 Rising Stars across the entire state.
NTL: Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers conducts months of third-party research and peer nominations in order to select the highest qualified lawyers from every region and state from around the country. Selected attorneys are chosen based on their qualifications, reputation, influence, and contributions to the practice of law. Membership is only possible through selection and invitation, as the group’s aim is to help raise the standard of practice for lawyers nationwide. Having a lawyer who is part of this prestigious group is not just a measurement of our effectiveness—it’s a measurement of our history and trustworthiness as professionals and genuine practitioners of the law. Only lawyers with the highest level of integrity are chosen, which makes this accolade an important recognition for us.
NTL: Top 40 Under 40

Using the same methodology as their Top 100 Trial Lawyers group, the Top 40 Under 40 is an invitation-only organization comprised of the top practicing civil and criminal attorneys under 40 years old. The selection process requires that an attorney possess leadership skills, exceptional trial results, and superior qualifications at an impressively young age. Part of what set Arnold & Itkin apart in our firm’s beginning was our youth. From day one, our team commanded a level of respect from our peers and opponents that few firms ever attained at the end of their careers. Our attorneys have only grown in our reputation and leadership in the field.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

The Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums are groups of attorneys with one of the clearest and simplest qualifications possible: all members are required to have been the lead attorney in a trial or arbitration that won their client $1 million or more. With over 100 results worth over $1 million, Arnold & Itkin attorneys have justified their membership many times over. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is a sibling group to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The qualifications are nearly identical, with one major difference: all members are required to have been the principal attorney on a case that won their client $2 million or more. Having an attorney on the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is a simple and clear statement about the quality of your representation. Commanding large verdicts is part of what makes our firm an effective negotiator—insurance companies know they stand to risk a great deal of money facing us in the courtroom. This accolade and the skill it represents compels our opponents to settle with our clients quickly, and settle for the fair amount they deserve.
American Institute’s 10 Best

The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys publishes an annual list of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in each state, evaluating lawyers based on client satisfaction, peer recognition, and the quality of their case results. Being named to this list represents a top ranking among the thousands of personal injury attorneys practicing across Texas. Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Kyle Findley, and Noah Wexler have each been recognized on this list, reflecting the firm's ability to deliver results that consistently rank among the best in one of the nation's most competitive legal markets.
National Association of Distinguished Counsel

The National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated the highest standards of legal ability and ethical practice. Its Top One Percent designation is reserved for attorneys whose qualifications place them in the top 1% of practicing lawyers in the United States. Selection is based on a multi-phase process that evaluates peer nominations, independent research, and third-party reviews. Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Jason Itkin, Caj Boatright, and Kyle Findley have each earned this distinction. Having multiple attorneys at one firm receive this recognition speaks to a level of consistency that is rare in the legal profession. It means our clients are represented by a team where excellence is the standard, not the exception.
Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40

Once a year, the Houston Business Journal publishes a list of the top-performing professionals in Houston under 40 years of age. The list honors professionals who are the most accomplished individuals in their areas of expertise: entrepreneurship, law, charitable organizations, and more. The 40 Under 40 has featured men and women who are at the top of their game, who have made incredible contributions to the success and prestige of the Houston community. Past alumni of the 40 Under 40 award include notable CEOs, award-winning surgeons, and renowned chefs. Each award winner is chosen based on their professional accomplishments and their contributions to the community. Winning this award recognizes the many important efforts, pro bono contributions, and charitable fundraisers our lawyers participate in every year.
The National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers

Every year, the Elite Trial Lawyers list recognizes the top-winning firms in the United States. The list features 50 firms who obtained the largest verdict amounts in the U.S. that year, as well as 35 firms who were the top performers in 9 different practice areas. Arnold & Itkin has been featured in the Elite Trial Lawyers list multiple times, as we have often commanded some of the largest verdicts in the nation every year. Combined, these 50 firms represent $10 billion or more in verdicts on average. Last year, we were named to the list for a landmark $76 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and were named among the 35 finalists under the Pharmaceutical Litigation category. As a result of its metrics, the Elite Trial Lawyers list is a compelling snapshot of the most effective lawyers in the nation.
Top 50 Personal Injury Jury Verdicts

In 2018, Arnold & Itkin LLP won a $39.7 million verdict on behalf of a worker severely injured in a dust fire and explosion at a Georgia-Pacific plywood plant located in Corrigan, Texas. That verdict was later ranked one of the top 50 personal injury jury verdicts in the United States that year. This is not the first of our cases to win such an accolade. In 2016, we won the largest verdict in Pennsylvania and one of the largest verdicts in the country in a massive Risperdal case. Our $76 million verdict was won against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of global giant Johnson & Johnson, and was ranked one of the top 50 U.S. verdicts from all practice areas. Our consistent appearance on the Top Verdicts list shows that we’re not a law firm that “hit it big” once. You only get consistent record-breaking results from an effective approach applied to every case. More importantly, multiple high verdicts show that our lawyers understand how to maximize our clients’ results again and again.
Top 100 Jury Verdicts

Arnold & Itkin's results have appeared in Top Verdict’s rankings for over a decade. In recent years, those rankings have reflected the firm's most significant verdicts to date. In 2021, our $222 million verdict for a woman who lost her husband in an industrial accident was named the #1 Occupational Injury verdict in the United States and ranked among the top 10 verdicts and top 10 wrongful death verdicts in the country. In 2023, our $860 million crane collapse verdict and $557 million train accident verdict each ranked among the top 10 verdicts in the nation, with the $860 million result also earning recognition as one of the top 10 wrongful death verdicts in the United States. In 2024, Top Verdict ranked our $2.25 billion Roundup verdict as the 5th-largest jury verdict in the entire United States and the #1 Toxic Exposure verdict in the country. Our $91.7 million verdict on behalf of workers injured in a Louisiana paper mill explosion was named the #1 Work Accident verdict in the nation that year. Our consistent presence on these national rankings year after year is evidence of a trial approach that delivers top-tier results across practice areas, jurisdictions, and case types.
Top 10 Verdicts in Texas

Top Verdict is an online legal publication that compiles the nation’s largest awards in trial cases. Our firm’s results have appeared in the rankings multiple times. In 2023, Arnold & Itkin secured 3 of the top 10 verdicts in Texas. Our firm won the second, third, and tenth-largest verdicts in Texas, recovering over $1.6 billion in these cases alone. Among the 15 law firms featured that year, Arnold & Itkin was the only firm to appear 3 times. These landmark cases included an $860 million verdict for the mother of a woman tragically killed when a crane collapsed onto her apartment, a $557 million verdict for a woman seriously injured by a Union Pacific train, and a $209.3 million verdict for the family of an oilfield worker who contracted a fatal illness.
VerdictSearch: Top Verdicts in 2024

Law.com’s VerdictSearch named our $2.25 billion verdict among the largest in 2024. In our second trial against Bayer/Monsanto, Attorneys Jason Itkin, Noah Wexler, and Roland Christensen, together with our co-counsel at Kline & Spector, proved that years of Roundup® exposure caused our client’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After hearing evidence that Monsanto concealed glyphosate’s cancer risks, the jury awarded $250 million in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages. Verified by VerdictSearch, this record-setting result showcases our relentless drive to hold powerful corporations accountable and secure justice for victims of dangerous products.
The National Law Journal Top 100 Verdicts

Arnold & Itkin received the National Law Journal Top 100 Verdicts award for our victory in a case concerning the use of Risperdal to treat young boys and how it led to permanent deformity in numerous children nationwide, including our client. We gathered evidence that Johnson & Johnson knew about the risk and refused to warn doctors or parents. In October 2019, our firm asked a jury to level a punitive judgment against Janssen Pharmaceuticals and its parent company Johnson & Johnson appropriate to their negligence and the level of harm they caused. The jury returned a verdict of $8 billion, making it the third-largest jury verdict ever obtained for an individual in U.S. history, as well as the largest single-plaintiff jury verdict in Pennsylvania history.