Gary Joseph Arsenault

Gary Joseph Arsenault

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 31 years

Spinal cord injury Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Spinal Cord Injury, Trucking Accident, Brain Injury ... +3 more

10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX

About Gary

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 31 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Arsenault Law Firm

10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 800, Dallas, TX, 75231

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Gary Joseph Arsenault's Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | December 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Second To None

You won't understand why he is different from any attorney you know, until you meet with Attorney Arsenault. He is not afraid to share his knowledge before a decision is made to hire him. He is full of wisdom and should maybe test to become an MD, based off his intelligence of injuries, conditions, p...rocedures, and surgeries there are dealing with auto accidents. Highly Recommend!

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2016 | Personal Injury

Very knowledgeable

I have consulted with this attorney on several matters involving injury claims and learn something new every time I reach out to him. He's very knowledgeable and experienced. I call him "My go to attorney".

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Gary Joseph Arsenault's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ramez Shamieh

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Gary for all personal injury cases. He is one of the best attorneys in the State of Texas. He is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate."

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Jerry Honigman

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Gary as a friend and colleague for over 25 years. He is an extremely hard working, conscientious, and ethical attorney who places his clients' needs at the top of his priorities. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nathan Williamson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary is very knowledgeable attorney and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. He is committed to the pursuit of justice on behalf of accident victims. His leadership in the legal profession is commendable."

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Brian Mincher

Trucking accident lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Gary for years now, and I can say without reservation that he is one of the smartest, hardest working lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to meet. If Gary is on your case, you are in the very best of hands."

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Michael Koch

Litigation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary is a top notch lawyer who is always prepared for trial and is very ethical. He is very bright and he has litigated toe to toe with some of the best attorneys. He is an extremely hard worker and he seems to puts his client's interest first. He is a lawyer's lawyer."

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Paul Tellarico

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known and worked with Gary for over twenty years. He is a hardworking, very accomplished and successful trial lawyer who has a passion for his work and compassion for his clients.I endorse this lawyer."

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S. Graham

Workers compensation lawyer

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Nathan Williamson

Personal injury lawyer

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Todd Comeaux

Personal injury lawyer

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Brian Mincher

Personal injury lawyer

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Paul Tellarico

Personal injury lawyer

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Ramez Shamieh

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Distinguished-Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Affiliate award for "Service to the Bar", Louisiana State Bar Association

1997

Ninth edition, Who's Who In American Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Arsenault Law Firm

2013 - 2016

Senior attorney, Godsey Martin, PC.

1994 - 2013

Partner, Neblett, Beard and Arsenault Attorneys

1984 - 1991

Partner, Bosch and Arsenault, CPA's

Associations

2014 - Present

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2013 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2000

Alexandria Bar Association, Young Lawyers Council

Chair

1999 - 2002

Central Louisiana Pro Bono Project

Board Member

1998 - 1999

Alexandria Bar Association, Young Lawyers Council

Chair Elect

1997 - 1998

Alexandria Bar Association, Young Lawyers Council

Secretary/Treasurer

1995 - 2012

Louisiana Association for Justice

Member

1995 - 2002

Crossroads American Inn of Court of Alexandria-Pineville

Past Executive Chair Member

1995 - 2002

Crossroads American Inn of Court of Alexandria-Pineville

Past Secretary/Treasurer

1995 - 2001

Alexandria Bar Association, Young Lawyers Council

Executive Council Member

1984 - 1994

Society of Louisiana CPA's

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Perkins v Astrue

The Magistrate Judge vacated the Commissioners final decision and remanded the case for further proceedings wherein it was found that the applicant was totally disabled.

Bellard v American Central Ins Co

Offshore Drilling Co. v Fairchild

Plaintiff motion was granted and the dec action was dismissed.

Campbell v Higman Barge Lines, Inc.

Case settled after the Louisiana Third Circuit reversed the trial courts dismissal in favor of the defendants on Summary Judgement

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Education

1994

Southern University Law Center

JD

N/A

Louisiana State University

Bachelor's degree

Speaking Engagements

2008

Winter Ski Conference - Aspen, Co

Penalties Available for Arbitrary and Capricious Behavior of Insurers

1999

Central Louisiana Bench/Bar Conference

Chaired and Moderated

Publications

1995

Languages

English

French

Activity

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