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Our law firm is a bold, powerful force for the individuals, families and groups of common interest that we represent. Our team is highly credentialed and tailored to succeed so that ultimately we can make a meaningful difference for those who place their trust in Doyle LLP Trial Lawyers.

From Mike Doyle’s proven trial record to Patrick Dennis’ deep knowledge of insurance law and case-building strategy, we have justified confidence in what our law firm can accomplish on your behalf.

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Practice areas

OtherWorkers compensationDefective and dangerous productsInsuranceAdmiralty and maritime
  1. 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

    31 years

  2. Insurance: 20%

    Commercial and Residential Property Insurance Bad Faith

    31 years

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 20%

    Pharmaceutical Injury, Medical Device Injury, NCAA Head Injuries

    31 years

  4. Workers compensation: 10%

    Workers Compensation Bad Faith in Arizona

    31 years

  1. Personal injury: 10%

    31 years

  2. Other: 10%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

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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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    AZActive 201203/15/2014
    MOGood Standing, Active201208/08/2016
    TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199005/31/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in HoustonSuper Lawyers2015
    Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in HoustonSuper Lawyers2014
    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2013
    Best LawyerBest Lawyers2013
    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2012
    Best LawyerBest Lawyers2012
    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2011
    Best LawyerBest Lawyers2011
    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2010
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    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2009
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    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2006
    Super LawyerThomson Reuters2005
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyDoyle LLP Trial Lawyers2015 - Present
    AttorneyDoyle Raizner LLP2003 - 2015
    AttorneyCook Doyle & Bradshaw, L.LP1994 - 2002
    AttorneySpagnoletti & Associates1991 - 1994
    AttorneyVinson & Elkins1990 - 1991
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of DirectorsN/A
    Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive CommitteeN/A
    Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationPast PresidentN/A
    Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of DirectorsN/A
    American Association for JusticeN/AN/A
    American Board of Trial AdvocatesDiplomateN/A
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Seaman’s Remedies, Defenses, and Procedural IssuesMaritime Personal Injury2011
    Legal & Medical Conference 2009 (UK)The Current State of the US Legal Market2009
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of TexasJD - Juris Doctor1990
    University of VirginiaBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    University of Texas School of Law 25th Annual Admiralty and Maritime Law ConferenceCutting Edge Maintenance and Cure Issues2016
    State Bar of Texas CLEEffective Opening Statements and Closing Arguments with Visual Aids2016
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    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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    Excellent law firm.

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    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 out 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.
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    Whistleblower Case

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    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.
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    Excellent service

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    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 expense costs if we were to attend court.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    David McKeand, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
    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.

    Chris Limberopoulos, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Michael has a tremendous national reputation in Aviation Law.

    Lance Arney, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2011
    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.

    Christopher O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2010
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

    R. Ferrell, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on May 20, 2009
    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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