Claire Schindler
Attorney
Coming from a family of attorneys, Claire knew that she wanted to be a lawyer at a young age. Since she was 19 years old, Claire began working in law firms to gain valuable experience in the industry and learn how to advocate for future clients effectively.
“I understand that getting hurt turns your world upside-down and makes you feel powerless. My passion for assisting clients in these situations comes from wanting to help people make things right again, one day at a time."
Biography
As a Louisiana native, Claire began her secondary education at Louisiana State University, where she majored in political science and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Claire’s passion for advocacy was solidified when she was hit by a drunk driver during her senior year of college. The incident sparked her interest in personal injury law, and she vowed to help others in her situation.
Claire continued her education at Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center, graduating with a Juris Doctorate, a degree in comparative law, and a graduate certificate in energy law and policy. Prior to joining Arnold & Itkin, Claire worked for several talented trial attorneys and externed for U.S. District Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. for the Middle District of Louisiana.
After moving to Houston, Claire joined Arnold & Itkin as a law clerk and was quickly brought on to join the trial teams. In Claire’s short time with our firm, she has participated in hundreds of depositions and has tried numerous cases to verdict. She has obtained nearly $150,000,000 in settlements for her clients over the last five years. Among her standout victories are a $5 million settlement for a young mother injured by a furniture company, a $4.25 million settlement for a wife and mother severely injured by a drunk driver who was overserved by a local bar, and a $4.1 million settlement for the victim of a rollover accident. She was also part of the trial team on a plant explosion case against Exxon Mobil in Harris County with Kurt Arnold, which resulted in a favorable settlement after nearly three weeks of trial.
Claire has received several awards and is recognized amongst her peers as a formidable opponent. Claire helps our team fight for the future that clients deserve by refusing to back down, even when the other side won’t cooperate.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, daughter, and golden retriever. As a two-time LSU alumnus, Claire is an avid LSU football fan and attends as many games as possible (Geaux Tigers!).