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Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLCManaging Member
Michael Pearson
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Michael Pearson

4.9
9 reviews

814 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Complex Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Aviation Law and 1 more

About Michael Pearson

Michael Pearson handles a wide variety of litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. Clients include family members of the 19 Granite Mountain firefighters who lost their lives in the sixth-deadliest firefighter disaster in American history, as well as persons catastrophically injured or killed due to the negligence of others. His aviation clients include those injured in airplane and helicopter accidents, as well as airlines, entities and airmen accused by the FAA of violating the Federal Aviation Regulations. General litigation clients range from large business entities to everyday individuals who have lost property or have been unfairly treated. Mike’s aviation law textbook, “ Foundations of Aviation Law ,” is used by students in numerous institutions of higher learning. He is a graduate of the Department of Transportation aviation accident investigation program, a certified air traffic control specialist (CPC), a pilot, and a professor at Arizona State University, where he has taught aviation law, aviation regulations, and other legal subjects since 1993. Since the firm's inception Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC has successfully tried, and settled, multiple seven figure cases.

Employment and Industry Experience:

Certified Professional Air Traffic Control Specialist (Tower/TRACON)(1984- 2010); Control Tower Operator (1984-2010); FAA Quality Assurance Specialist (1992-1994); Private Pilot; Professor, Aviation Law, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1991-1994); Professor, Aviation Law, Arizona State University, 1994— current. Author: "Foundations of Aviation Law", Ashgate Publishing, Fall 2014.

Industry and Peer Ratings:

AV Rated; Super Lawyers; Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Arizona's Finest Lawyers; National Trial Lawyers Association- Top 100 Trial Attorneys; AVVO "10" rating, America's Top 100 Attorneys, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.

Mr. Pearson is a pilot and holds an FAA CTO certificate.

 

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Michael Pearson got this award in 2021

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Michael Pearson got this award in 2021

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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2010
Hired Attorney Michael Pearson

Mr. Pearson's first and foremost priority is the interests and well being of his clients. During my recovery he visited me in the hospital several times and kept me well informed on all matters related to my case. His thoroughness, depth of knowledge, and experience were not only evident when helping me understand everything, but all very evident in the successful outcome of the case. The compilation of all this will bring me back to his firm for any services or advice needed in the future.

 
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Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2010
Hired Attorney Michael Pearson

Michael W. Pearson is one of the best attorneys out there. I have every ounce of faith and trust in him to make sure my questions and needs are answered and addressed. When he says he is going to do something, it is done without a doubt.

Business Law
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September 30, 2010
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Aviation Law
  • Other 1
    • Complex Civil Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 40%
    Accepted Credit Cards
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  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Member
    Firm Name
    Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Rojas v. Fed. Aviation Admin ., 941 F.3d 392 (9th Cir. 2019), Rojas v. Fed. Aviation Admin., 927 F.3d 1046 (9th Cir. 2019), Larue v. Brown, 693 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 18 (App. Div. I, August 19, 2014)
    Gilding v. Carr, 608 F.Supp.2d 1147 (D.Ariz., 2009)
    Mitchell v. City of Flagstaff, 2011 WL 5826014 (D.Ariz. 2011).
    Transactions
    Along with domestic cases Mr. Pearson has successfully handled matters as Arizona litigation counsel, for such international firms as Gosschalks Solicitors, Air France, S.A. (formally Société Air France), and Zest Airways, Inc. Gosschalks is a commercial law firm specializing in commercial property, company law, licensing, civil litigation, employment, and medical negligence founded in the early 1800's and located in England. Air France is the French flag carrier and is one of the world's largest airlines, Zest Airways is a Philippines flag carrier.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 20%

    Michael Pearson is a strong supporter of pro bono and other volunteer efforts within the legal and education industries. His recent pro bono efforts include board of director positions on several non-profit entities as well as counsel in a proposed class action against a large government agency.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.azlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Arizona
    U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    1997, Colorado
    2010, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    2019, Wyoming
    Memberships
    State Bar of Arizona
    Colorado Bar Association
    Bar Association of the District of Columbia
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
    NTSB Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Arizona State University
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Arizona State University
    M.B.A.
    Cum Laude; Pedrick Scholar; Honors legal Writing and Research

    University of Houston
    B.B.A.
    Summa Cum Laude
  • Special Agencies
    Federal Aviation Administration (1984-2010).

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Managing Member at Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC
4.9
9 reviews

814 West Roosevelt StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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    Yes, Michael Pearson is admitted to practice in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia and Wyoming.
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    Yes, Michael Pearson offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC has 3 attorneys at this location.
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    Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC was established in 2001.

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