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Your Trusted Maritime and Personal Injury Law Firm in Houston
Doyle Dennis Avery has established itself as a premier legal advocate for individuals and families navigating complex legal challenges. With decades of combined trial experience, our attorneys specialize in maritime law, personal injury, insurance bad faith, and international litigation. Our proven track record includes securing landmark verdicts and settlements for clients across the United States and globally, earning national recognition for excellence in high-stakes cases. We prioritize personalized client relationships, offering contingency-based representation that ensures access to justice without upfront costs.Our team's expertise spans Jones Act claims, FELA railroad injuries, catastrophic personal injuries, and wrongful death cases, supported by a commitment to ethical advocacy and client empowerment. Through strategic courtroom representation and a focus on client education, we provide actionable legal solutions tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Services
Maritime Insurance Law
Personal Injury
Workplace Injury
International Litigation
Property Damage
Highlights and features
- We have decades of combined trial experience in complex legal cases
- Nationally recognized expertise in maritime law and insurance bad faith claims
- Personalized client relationships with direct attorney communication
- Contingency fee basis ensures no upfront costs to clients
- Proven track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements
What people say
Proven track record
Dedicated representation
Significant compensation
Legal expertise
Client-focused approach
Services
Maritime Insurance Law
Specialized legal representation for maritime insurance disputes and claims under the Jones Act. Our attorneys handle unseaworthiness claims, maintenance and cure disputes, and offshore injury cases. We advocate for seamen, offshore workers, and maritime employees seeking fair compensation for work-related injuries.
Personal Injury
Comprehensive legal support for catastrophic personal injuries including spinal trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death cases. We represent clients in product liability, trucking accidents, and premises liability matters. Our team pursues maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Insurance Bad Faith
Legal action against insurance companies for denied or delayed claims in homeowners, commercial property, and workers' compensation cases. We handle disputes with major insurers like State Farm, Allstate, and Lloyds of London. Our practice includes litigation for breach of contract and violations of insurance codes.
Workplace Injury
Representation for workers' compensation claims and employer liability cases. We specialize in complex workplace injury litigation including offshore accidents, chemical exposure, and railroad injuries under FELA. Our attorneys challenge bad faith denials and pursue full compensation for career-ending injuries.
International Litigation
Cross-border legal representation for international personal injury and insurance disputes. We handle cases involving foreign nationals injured in the U.S. and American workers injured overseas. Our experience includes multinational trials and navigating complex jurisdictional issues in maritime and employment law matters.
People
Michael P. Doyle
Partner
Recognized maritime law expert with extensive trial experience representing plaintiffs in Jones Act claims and international injury cases. Former president of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association and recipient of numerous legal excellence awards.
Patrick M. Dennis
Partner
Seasoned trial attorney specializing in insurance bad faith litigation and complex personal injury cases. Holds multiple seven-figure verdicts against major insurance carriers and maintains active membership in the American Association for Justice.
Jeff Avery
Partner
Licensed in Texas, California, and Arizona with expertise in appellate law and employment litigation. Former law clerk to federal judges and frequent speaker at national legal conferences on maritime law developments.
Sara Youngdahl
Of Counsel
Distinguished legal counsel for rail unions and maritime workers with a focus on whistleblower protection cases. Recognized as the only female attorney in the U.S. serving as designated rail union counsel.
Jordan A. Kennington
Attorney
Dedicated personal injury attorney with focus on catastrophic injury cases and insurance bad faith litigation. Graduated magna cum laude from University of Houston Law Center and maintains active pro bono practice.
Questions
What types of cases does Doyle Dennis Avery handle?
We specialize in maritime law, personal injury, insurance bad faith claims, workplace injuries, and international litigation cases.
How are attorney fees structured?
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis - you pay no upfront costs and only pay attorney fees if we win your case.
What is the firm's trial experience?
Our attorneys have secured multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts in complex litigation cases across various jurisdictions nationwide.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we represent clients in cross-border legal matters including foreign nationals injured in the U.S. and American workers injured overseas.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (888) 571-1001 or through our website to receive a free, no-obligation case evaluation with our legal team.
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