Michael P. Doyle

Michael P. Doyle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Insurance, Defective and Dangerous Products ... +3 more

3401 ALLEN PARKWAY, SUITE 100, Houston, TX

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 30%

MARITIME & JONES ACT CLAIMS, SERIOUS MARITIME INJURY, INJURED SEAMAN LAWYERS, DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF INJURED OILFIELD WORKERS, MARITIME & JONES ACT CLAIMS SERIOUS MARITIME INJURY

36 years

30%
Defective and Dangerous Products 20%

Pharmaceutical Injury, Medical Device Injury, NCAA Head Injuries

36 years

20%
Insurance 20%

Commercial and Residential Property Insurance Bad Faith

36 years

20%
Workers Compensation 10%

Workers Compensation Bad Faith in Arizona

36 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 14 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Doyle LLP Trial Lawyers

3401 ALLEN PARKWAY, SUITE 100, Houston, TX, 77019

Doyle LLP Trial Lawyers

2415 MARKET Street, Galveston, TX, 77550

Doyle LLP Trial Lawyers

2633 E Indian School Road, Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Michael P. Doyle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Gordon | February 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced and empathetic Trial Lawyers

Genuine trial lawyers are few and far in Texas Mike Doyle and Patrick Dennis and their equally efficient team I can not praise enough I would recommend anyone in a similar legal issue to mine to make them your first phone call Gordon Gillies

Posted by Charlen | January 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent law firm.

I hired Doyle Law Firm to represent me in an insurance bad faith processing claim. Going through the litigation process was very stressful, but Mike Doyle and Patrick made me feel like I wasn't alone in a case against a large insurance company, and that meant everything. Knowing that I could reach ou...t to either of them at anytime, was truly invaluable. The entire law firm has been professional and extremely helpful every step of the way. I can't thank them enough for all that they've done, and I would recommend them to anyone that needs the representation of highly skilled and caring attorneys.

Posted by Reginald | August 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Whistleblower Case

Michael Doyle represented me in a whistleblower case against the state of North Carolina. During the week and half jury trial Mr. Doyle exhibited superior skills as a trial attorney. His lawering skills lead to an large verdict in my favor.

Posted by James | August 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

After hiring Mike he personally paid a visit to us in Scotland. Particular attention to detail was achieved throughout and kept informed of every development. I would highly recommend Mike as he really knows the laws and was able to help a settlement that we found very reasonable without added expens...e costs if we were to attend court.

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Michael P. Doyle's Lawyer Endorsements

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David McKeand

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Friend

"Mike Doyle is the best of the best lawyers in the United States. Taking on the biggest companies in the world. Willig to fight and win for the little guy."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has a tremendous national reputation in Aviation Law."

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Lance Arney

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the good fortune to work for Mike Doyle at a previous firm, and have continued to watch his firm's numerous successes since then. I know firsthand that Mike has incredible energy and relentlessly pursues each case on behalf of his client. His practice combines old-fashioned trial lawyering with cutting-edge technology, with highly effective results. I unreservedly recommend Mike as an excellent attorney."

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Christopher O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A brilliant lawyer who works extremely hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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R. Ferrell

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Doyle is, without question, the finest maritime and aviation plaintiffs lawyer working in Houston today. On May 11, 2009, he hit two maritime defendants with a jury verdict of more than 4.5 million dollars--one of the largest maritime personal injury verdicts in Houston. Mike is a natural in the courtroom. Jurors love him, Judges respect him, and defense lawyers fear him. If you have a Jones Act Claim, an Aviation Death Claim, or a Maritime Personal Injury Claim, Mike Doyle is definitely the man to see."

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Thomas Whitley

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Janell Youtsey

Workers compensation lawyer

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Lance Arney

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Houston, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Houston, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2009

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2007

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2006

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2005

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Doyle LLP Trial Lawyers

2003 - 2015

Attorney, Doyle Raizner LLP

1994 - 2002

Attorney, Cook Doyle & Bradshaw, L.LP

1991 - 1994

Attorney, Spagnoletti & Associates

1990 - 1991

Attorney, Vinson & Elkins

Associations

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Executive Committee

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Past President

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

American Association for Justice

American Board of Trial Advocates

Diplomate

Sample of Legal Cases

Pike v. SeaRiver Maritime, Inc.

$2.56 million (Reduced on appeal to $2,141,716.75 – Attorneys Fees: $936,772.52; Expenses: $77,625.97; injury – unoperated cervical herniation and leg lacerations).

Bobby Roberts v. Rigdon Marine Corporation

$1.5 million, increased to $1,752,767.44 with interest (Attorneys Fees: $788,745.35; Expenses $49,603.52; injury – unoperated spinal injuries and post traumatic stress disorder).

Norfleet v. Chemikalien Seetransport and Heidenreich Marine

$4.5 million (Attorneys Fees: $1,860,000; Expenses: $105,452.29; injury – operated knee and lumbar injuries)

Williams v. Diamond Offshore Services Limited and Diamond Offshore Services Company

$9.6 million (Court entered a judgment of $8.51 million after contributory negligence offset)

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Education

1990

University of Texas

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

University of Texas School of Law 25th Annual Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Cutting Edge Maintenance and Cure Issues

2016

State Bar of Texas CLE

Effective Opening Statements and Closing Arguments with Visual Aids

Publications

2011

Seaman’s Remedies, Defenses, and Procedural Issues Maritime Personal Injury

2009

Legal & Medical Conference 2009 (UK) The Current State of the US Legal Market

Languages

Spanish

English

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