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Attorney Mike Pierce
Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Attorney Mike Pierce enrolled in the Louisiana State University. He graduated from there with his B.A. in Political Science and went on to the Baylor University School of Law, where he remained an active member of the college. He was recipient of several different awards and was awarded in many different positions, such as being an associate editor of the Baylor Law Review. He was also on the Baylor Moot Court Team.
Fresh out of law school, Mike joined up with Fulbright & Jaworski LLP – a prominent law firm. He gained considerable knowledge during his time there and was able to successfully handle large cases during which he protected the interests of healthcare providers and insurance companies. He was able to work in state and federal courts across the nation, and was also involved in proceedings that took place before the Texas Department of Insurance.
After leaving this firm, Mike came to work for Arnold & Itkin where he has continued to impress with his ability to find dynamic solutions to difficult problems. With a creative and aggressive approach, he is undaunted by complex cases and is always working to defend the legal rights of his clients. This has resulted in him not only recovering substance verdicts and settlements for his clients, but also in his ability to make a name for himself in the industry. From 2010 to 2013, Super Lawyers magazine named him as a "Rising Star"; the Texas branch of the American Trial Lawyers Association has also named him as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers."
Mike Pierce's Results
Legal Team at Arnold & Itkin Recovers $250 Million in 2011
Arnold & Itkin, LLP is proud to announce that for the year of 2011, they were able to recover over $250 million in verdicts and settlements. Pursuing both out-of-courtroom settlements, along with trials, the firm met the unique needs of each and every case to ensure that their clients had the hard-hitting and reliable legal assistance that they needed. They are proud of what their firm has been able to accomplish and look forward to what they will be able to accomplish in the upcoming years.
$117 Million Verdict Won for Victim of Ambulance Accident Arnold & Itkin was able to successfully win a verdict for a woman who was injured while traveling in an ambulance. The victim was seven months pregnant at the time the incident occurred, December 2010, and was experiencing severe stomach pain when she called for an ambulance. The ambulance was from Acadian Ambulances. The firm was able to show that the driver of the ambulance had a poor driving record as well as bad eyesight. The ambulance picked the woman up to transport her to the hospital. One the way there while traveling on the LA-1 North, the driver dropped something on the floor and proceeding to pick it up without slowing down. As a result, the ambulance collided with the back of a sugar cane truck. As a result, the plaintiff suffered a severed spine and a brain injury.
The woman will never be able to recover and is permanently restricted to a wheelchair. When the verdict was decided, she had already incurred $1.4 million in medical bills and she is expected to need an additional $30 million for all future medical treatments. The unborn child was delivered prematurely and both baby and the plaintiff's other daughter are now under the care of the plaintiff's mother. Arnold & Itkin is proud to say that they secured a $117 million verdict for the mom and daughter after proving negligence on behalf of the ambulance driver. This money will go toward medical expenses for the mom as well as the possibility of complications with the premature child. Part of that verdict was also awarded because of the pain, suffering and loss of support that the children sustained because of their injured mother.
Head Injury Cases Settles For $14 Million
After suffering a substantial head injury, a Louisiana client sought out the legal team from Arnold & Itkin LLP. This case was filed in Galveston County Court in March of 2008 and in February of 2009 was set for trial. After working with their firm, the client was able to achieve a $14 million dollar settlement to compensate for the serious damage that they had suffered.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $6,024,236.00.
$3 Million for Worker Injured in Basket Accident A worker was injured in an accident involving his transportation via a basket onto a MOPU (Mobile Offshore Production Unit). Workers were attempting to move him to the unit by putting him in the basket of a crane, but the crane operator lost control and slammed him into the side of the unit. The defendant originally only offered $200,000 for the worker’s injuries, but attorney Kurt Arnold was able to see that his client got a $3 million settlement.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $1,448,403.42.
Complex Defective Product Case Results in $2.5 Million Verdict Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Mike Pierce of Arnold & Itkin, LLP recently worked with a client who had sustained injuries to his arm from a defective piece of equipment that eventually resulted in the need for an amputation. The case was made especially complex by the fact that a third party had disposed of the defective equipment shortly after the incident; this caused many law firms to turn down the case. Arnold & Itkin, however, were proud to represent the man and worked tirelessly to help him obtain a favorable $2.5 million verdict in the 16th Judicial District Court of Cameron Parish Louisiana.
Former Nurse Receives Jury Verdict of $1.95 Million The attorneys from Arnold & Itkin, LLP recently handled a case that involved an accident in which an unsecured piece of equipment fell from the back of a truck and rammed into the car of a former nurse. The plaintiff sustained serious head, jaw and back injuries from the accident. It was argued by the defendant that the injuries were not severe, however, the firm was still able to obtain a $1.95 million jury verdict and judgment. A portion of this was placed into a structured settlement that ultimately provided the client with a $1,328,111 net recovery. This was one of the area's largest awards for a personal injury case ever.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $841,008.00.
$1.72 Million Won for Victim in Serious Accident
Attorneys Cory Itkin and Michael Pierce represented Ernesto Tamez after he suffered serious injuries in a 2005 accident in Texas City, TX. It was argued by the legal team from Arnold & Itkin LLP that the plaintiff had sustained serious injuries to the neck, back and shoulder that were the direct result of the negligence of the defendant, however, the defendant argued that the sixty-year-old plaintiff had those injured from "wear and tear."
It was only an added complexity of the case that the plaintiff was unable to speak English. Arnold & Itkin LLP got the assistance of a translator and continued on with the fight. The cases took over four years and the trial stretched out for a week; after deliberation, the jury found that the defendant was 100% at fault and awarded the plaintiff at $1.72 million verdict. Despite the length of the trial, Arnold & Itkin LLP never wavered and stuck by the plaintiff's side – eventually, getting him and his wife the money that they need to cover the associated damages.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $736,778.00.
$1.4 Million Settlement for Injured Worker Jason Itkin and Mike Pierce were able to take on the case of an offshore worker who was injured while performing his job duties. The man sustained a concussion and a herniated disc. Due to the high quality of legal representation, the injured man was able to receive a $1.4 million settlement.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $609,767.04.
$924,000 Awarded In Verdict and Settlement of Fall Accident In a claim in which the plaintiff fell from a ladder after an issue with their oxygen caused him to loose consciousness, Attorneys Jason Itkin and Cory Itkin were able to earn a verdict of $850,000 and a settlement that put the total earnings at just over $924,000.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $581,185.40.
Victim of Fractured Pelvis Recovers $900,000 Settlement Attorneys Kurt Arnold and Mike Pierce of Arnold & Itkin, LLP recently represented a client who sustained a fractured pelvis which had required several surgeries to completely correct. The firm went through extensive discovery and preparation but was eventually able to prove negligence on behalf of the defendant. The case was eventually settled for a total of $900,000.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $375,736.00.
$770,000 Settlement Achieved for Louisiana Victim
A Louisiana man was represented by Arnold & Itkin LLP after suffering from serious shoulder injuries – the extent of which was enough to require the victim to undergo three separate surgeries. Arnold & Itkin LLP took on the case and was able to negotiate a settlement of $770,000 on behalf of their client. The case was set to begin in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $369,586.00.
Injured Service Technician Receives a $650,000 Settlement A Wood Group service technician suffered severe injuries after being hit by an incorrectly placed fifteen-ton blowout preventer. His injuries included broken ribs, internal damage, and damage to the back. Arnold & Itkin successfully secured $650,000 for the victim. The case was pending in Harris County, Texas.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $339,261.00.
$639,000 Won for Car Accident Victim Attorneys Kurt Arnold, Mike Pierce and Paul Skrabanek all helped to advocate for a woman who was involved in a car accident. The woman was traveling on the BELTWAY 8 in her new Avalon when she was hit by a Chevy going 60 miles per hour. The accident left her with cervical and upper thoracic injuries. With the help of the firm, she was able to walk away with a $639,000 verdict.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $395,849.98.
Injured Worker Receives $636,000 An injured maritime worker sought the help of Arnold & Itkin LLP attorney Mike Pierce. Pierce solo handled the case and was able to advocate successfully on the worker’s behalf, obtaining for him a $636,000 verdict.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $380,251.66.
Injured Worker Gets a $525,000 Settlement Attorneys Jason and Cory Itkin of Arnold & Itkin LLP were proud to represent a man who was injured in a basket transfer accident. The man suffered severe back and leg injuries after he was slammed into the side of a guardrail on the vessel and then slipped and fell on the deck of the vessel. Arnold & Itkin was able to see that the main received a $525,000 settlement.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $309,729.31.
Injured Worker Receives $500,000 Settlement The client was a man who was working on a boat, the Sea Spirit, while it was tied to a platform. The injuries he sustained happened when the boat got too close to the platform, causing the rope to get caught under the tire line. Once the rope popped it hit the plaintiff in the leg. The case was settled for $500,000.
Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $319,435.30.
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