Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Trial Lawyers in Houston, TX
Doyle Dennis Avery LLP has built a proven record of advocating for clients through decades of combined trial experience. Nationally recognized as experts in maritime law, personal injury, insurance bad faith, and international legal matters, the firm prioritizes personal relationships to ensure client needs are met. Our attorneys have earned respect from peers and clients globally for securing significant verdicts, settlements, and judgments in complex domestic and international cases. With a focus on justice and tenacity, we handle claims involving workplace injuries, offshore accidents, catastrophic personal injuries, and wrongful death.Our contingency fee basis ensures clients pay nothing unless we recover compensation. The firms attorneys, including partners with backgrounds in defense firms, leverage their expertise to challenge large corporations and insurance companies. Recognized for excellence in legal fields, we provide exceptional representation in maritime, insurance, and international law. Client successes include landmark verdicts in maritime injury cases, workers compensation bad faith disputes, and toxic exposure litigation. Our commitment extends to community advocacy and leadership in legal organizations promoting consumer safety and insurance fairness.
Services
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Workplace Injury
International Cases
Property Damage
Insurance Bad Faith
Workers Compensation
Commercial Disputes
Covid-19 Claims
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We operate on a contingent fee basis, ensuring no payment unless we recover compensation.
- Our attorneys have decades of experience in maritime, insurance, and international law.
- Nationally recognized for excellence in complex personal injury and bad faith litigation.
- Proven trial record in landmark verdicts for maritime injuries and toxic exposure cases.
- Dedicated to client-centered advocacy with a focus on justice and transparency.
What people say
Proven trial record
Nationally recognized attorneys
Contingency fee basis
Dedicated to justice
Client-centered approach
Services
Maritime Law
Our maritime law practice specializes in Jones Act claims, offshore injury cases, and international maritime disputes. We represent seamen, offshore workers, and families affected by maritime accidents. With expertise in unseaworthiness claims and workers compensation bad faith, we secure compensation for injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages.
Personal Injury
We handle catastrophic personal injury cases resulting from trucking accidents, pharmaceutical injuries, and aviation incidents. Our team advocates for clients with severe injuries, ensuring coverage for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care. We challenge corporations and insurers to secure fair settlements.
Insurance Bad Faith
Our firm challenges insurance companies that deny or delay valid claims, including homeowners, workers compensation, and business interruption insurance. We specialize in bad faith litigation, holding insurers accountable for failing to honor policy obligations during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workplace Injury
We represent workers injured on the job, including maritime, railroad, and construction site injuries. Our attorneys navigate complex claims to secure medical benefits, lost wages, and compensation for permanent disabilities. We fight against employers and insurers who violate workers rights.
International Cases
Our international practice handles cross-border personal injury claims, including injuries to U.S. citizens abroad and foreign nationals in the U.S. We manage toxic exposure litigation, maritime accidents, and disputes involving foreign legal systems, collaborating with in-country partners for effective resolution.
People
Michael P. Doyle
Partner
Michael P. Doyle specializes in maritime injury, railroad claims, and international personal injury cases. With decades of trial experience, he has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients globally. He is licensed in Texas and California.
Patrick M. Dennis
Partner
Patrick M. Dennis focuses on maritime law, personal injury, and insurance bad faith litigation. His trial expertise includes Jones Act cases and premises liability disputes. He is licensed in Texas and Arizona.
Jeff Avery
Partner
Jeff Avery practices employment law, appellate cases, and maritime injury claims. A UCLA Law graduate, he is licensed in Texas, California, and Arizona, with a focus on complex legal disputes.
Sara Youngdahl
Of Counsel
Sara Youngdahl is a leading legal counsel for rail unions, specializing in railroad injury cases. She is the only woman in the U.S. designated for this role, with expertise in FELA claims.
Patrick Doyle
Attorney
Patrick Doyle practices maritime law, railroad injuries, and personal injury cases. Based in Dallas and Houston, he represents clients in complex litigation involving offshore and transportation accidents.
Questions
What areas of law does Doyle Dennis Avery LLP specialize in?
We specialize in maritime law, personal injury, insurance bad faith, workplace injury, and international litigation.
Do you handle cases outside the United States?
Yes, we manage international cases involving U.S. citizens injured abroad and foreign nationals in the U.S.
What is a Jones Act claim?
The Jones Act allows maritime workers to seek compensation for injuries caused by employer negligence or unseaworthy vessels.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation.
Can I sue for a workplace injury?
Yes, we represent workers in maritime, railroad, and construction injury cases to secure medical and wage benefits.
What is insurance bad faith?
Insurance bad faith occurs when companies unreasonably deny or delay valid claims, violating their duty to policyholders.
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