Atty. 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.
Aviation Law & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 31+ Years Experience
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About Michael Pearson at a Glance
Michael Pearson is a Managing Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Curry Pearson And Wooten Plc. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1995), Colorado (1997), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2010), and Wyoming (2019). Educated at Arizona State University J.D. (—) and Arizona State University M.B.A. Cum Laude; Pedrick Scholar; Honors legal Writing and Research University of Houston B.B.A. Summa Cum Laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 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. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Pearson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Pearson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Wrongful Death in Phoenix
Michael Pearson is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Arizona →
Personal Injury in Phoenix
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Pearson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →
Civil Litigation in Phoenix
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Pearson is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →
Aviation Law in Phoenix
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Michael Pearson is one of 9,145 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Michael Pearson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Pearson's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Pearson brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Colorado, and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Michael Pearson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and litigation, Michael Pearson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Michael Pearson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Pearson Handles in Phoenix
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Pearson directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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