When Kurt Arnold represents someone, he’s all in. He’s won billions for his clients. In fact, he has recovered more than $1 billion in a single year multiple times and shattered records with his historic verdicts and settlements. He has helped clients recover losses after major maritime disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon and the El Faro. For Kurt, no fight is too difficult or complicated. He refuses to take “no” for an answer. When something bad happens, Kurt fights for his clients, no matter what. He never backs down, no matter how big the challenge. Kurt co-founded Arnold & Itkin at 25 and has since won more than a dozen jury verdicts and settlements in excess of $100 million, over 100 jury verdicts and settlements in excess of $10 million, more than 1,000 recoveries exceeding $1 million, and multiple nationwide product recalls. Kurt’s record-setting verdicts include a $117 million recovery, the largest in single-plaintiff personal injury verdict in Louisiana. He holds a record in Hawaii after securing a $42 million verdict. He broke a U.S. record when he obtained a $44 million verdict on behalf of a single-leg amputee. He’s won record-setting individual recoveries for clients of $92.7 million, $87 million, $81 million, $78 million, and $72 million. Kurt has also achieved record settlements for workplace accidents of $ million and $171 million. Other record-setting results earned by Kurt include: Largest settlement for an individual burned at a worksite in United States history. Largest settlement for a wrongful death case in United States history. Largest settlement for a man killed offshore in United States history. Largest settlement for families injured in a plant explosion in United States history. Largest settlement for a worker injured in Texas oilfield. Largest jury verdict for a single amputee in the United States. Largest jury verdicts in multiple states throughout the country. Kurt consistently receives the legal industry’s highest honors. He has been named to the top 50 Elite Trial Lawyer list by National Law Journal and was recognized by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America. He has been named to the Best Lawyers in America® in Admiralty and Maritime Law and Personal Injury Litigation. He was also asked to join one of the most prestigious organizations in the legal profession: The Inner Circle of Advocates. Serious accidents require the best lawyers. When people get hurt or lose someone they love, they call Kurt. To him, every case is personal. He treats his clients like family, fighting hard to get them the result they need to rebuild their lives. Kurt attended the University of Texas, where he graduated with honors at the age of 19. He then attended the University of Texas Law School and graduated in the top 5% of his class. Kurt is licensed to practice in Texas and Pennsylvania, as well as before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Kurt lives in Houston with his wife Tara and their children Jaxon and Isla. Kurt and his family attend St. Paul’s Methodist Church and are founders of the Arnold & Itkin Foundation.
About Mr. Kurt Brynilde Arnold
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Personal Injury 7
- Wrongful Death
- Head and Spinal Injuries
- Trucking Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Railroad Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Nursing Home Litigation
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Admiralty and Maritime Law 3
- Maritime Personal Injury
- Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
- Jones Act
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Construction Law 1
- Construction Accidents
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Aviation Law 1
- Airplane Crash Litigation
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Helicopter Crash Litigation
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Products Liability 1
- Drug and Medical Device Litigation
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Premises Liability
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Natural Resources 1
- Oil and Gas
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Firm InformationPositionManaging PartnerFirm NameArnold & Itkin LLP
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2002, Texas
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
2003, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
2003, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
2003, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
2003, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
2010, Pennsylvania
2023, Arizona
MembershipsTexas Trial Lawyers Association
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
American Association of Justice
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Texas
Class of 2002
J.D.
Honors
Other EducationUniversity of Texas
Class of 1998
B.A.
High Honors
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Personal Details & HistoryHobbies & InterestsWhen he is not practicing law, Kurt enjoys spending time with his wife, Tara. They are both members of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Houston and remain active in the community.
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6009 Memorial DriveHouston, TX 77007U.S.A.
Show on map835 Louisiana AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70802U.S.A.
Show on map3615 N. Hall StreetDallas, TX 75219U.S.A.
Show on map1030 Andrews Hwy., Suite 204Midland, TX 79701U.S.A.
Show on map100 NE Loop 410, Suite 650San Antonio, TX 78216U.S.A.
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Baton Rouge, LA
835 Louisiana AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70802U.S.A.
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3615 N. Hall StreetDallas, TX 75219U.S.A.
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1030 Andrews Hwy., Suite 204Midland, TX 79701U.S.A.
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100 NE Loop 410, Suite 650San Antonio, TX 78216U.S.A.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Mr. Kurt Brynilde Arnold is admitted to practice in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Texas.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Mr. Kurt Brynilde Arnold is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and United States Supreme Court.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Arnold & Itkin LLP has 27 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Mr. Kurt Brynilde Arnold attended University of Texas.