Archie Carl Pierce

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Austin, Texas

Wright & Greenhill PC
Archie Carl Pierce
Wright & Greenhill PC

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, General Litigation, Civil Litigation; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 1974

Education: University of Houston Law Center

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2024

Wright & Greenhill PC

4700 Mueller Blvd
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78723 Visit website

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An accomplished civil litigator, Archie Carl Pierce serves as a shareholder at Wright & Greenhill PC in Austin, Texas. With a dedicated commitment to providing skilled legal counsel, he skillfully advocates for diverse clients across the state, primarily focusing on serving the Austin area. His clientele spans insurance companies, governmental agencies, employees, property owners and other entities. He demonstrates mastery in various areas of law, including:

· General civil litigation

· Federal civil rights defense

· Insurance defense

· Commercial litigation

· Directors and officers liability

· Personal injury

· Premises litigation

Mr. Pierce has demonstrated versatility in his legal career by representing plaintiffs and defendants. Notably, he played a pivotal role as one of the lead attorneys in a case against three of the world's largest generic drug manufacturers under the state's Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. This effort resulted in a substantial settlement in favor of his clients, showcasing his skill and effectiveness in complex legal matters.

Following the completion of his B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1971, Mr. Pierce pursued his legal education at the University of Houston Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1974. During his time in law school, he distinguished himself as a member of the Houston Law Review. Having gained admission to practice law in Texas, he is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

Serving as defense counsel, Mr. Pierce has consistently achieved notable success on behalf of his clients. He has secured favorable verdicts for police officers and municipalities in numerous cases involving allegations of excessive force. He also successfully secured a positive outcome for a municipal agency facing allegations of workplace sexual discrimination.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Pierce is an active member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and The Texas Association of Defense Counsel. His exceptional track record has garnered recognition from his peers, exemplified by his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Furthermore, he holds certification as a specialist in personal injury trial law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, underscoring his commitment to excellence in his field.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Defense, General Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Rights, Insurance Coverage

Focus areas

Insurance Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death

  • 20% Personal Injury - General: Defense
  • 40% General Litigation
  • 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Civil Rights
  • 10% Insurance Coverage

First Admitted: 1974, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.wrightgreenhill.com/attorney/archie-c-pierce/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
  • Texas, 1974
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Member, 1976 - 1984
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Board of Legal Specialization
Honors/Awards:
  • Order of the Barons, University of Houston Law School
  • Texas Super Lawyer® magazine (a ThomsoncReuters publication), 2003 - 2016
  • Houston Law Review, University of Houston Law School
Educational Background:
  • University of Texas, Austin, Texas, B.A., 1971

Office location for Archie Carl Pierce

4700 Mueller Blvd
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78723

Phone: 512-961-4389

Selections

22 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2024

Top Lists

Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers: 2017

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