Tara Arnold

Attorney

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Tara grew up in a small town in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, where her passion for the law began. Inspired by her experience working at a local personal injury law firm and by her mother’s advocacy on behalf of crime victims, she knew at a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer. Now, she’s proud to be the difference-maker that clients facing significant challenges need.

"When someone hires a lawyer to pursue a claim or file a lawsuit, it represents years of a person’s life, their family’s future, and the power to make a living for the rest of his or her life. It’s my business to protect those things."

Biography

Tara’s unrelenting dedication to success was obvious from the start. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class and summa cum laude as number 1 in her college class. Tara then attended Tulane Law School where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the Order of the Coif (top 10% of her class). At Tulane, Tara competed on Tulane’s national moot court appellate team and spent her third year in law school as a practicing student attorney in the prestigious Tulane Civil Law Clinic.

After law school, Tara worked in the Houston office of a prominent New York law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Here, she represented buyers, sellers, and investment banks on multi-million and billion-dollar business deals. Her experience includes numerous oil and gas industry transactions ranging from public offerings and asset sales to multi-billion dollar mergers.

At Arnold & Itkin, Tara utilizes her experience in the contract and business law arena to assist the firm in its high-stakes commercial and business dispute cases and its in-house business matters. Her intense dedication to success and overcoming challenges makes her an incredible asset to the Arnold & Itkin team.

Tara is also passionate about helping offshore injury victims. She grew up with many family members and friends who work offshore. Their safety and rights are extremely important to her, and she understands the high stakes they face after accidents. She knows when people are injured offshore, they deal with significant stress related to medical care and protecting their families’ future. She’s proud to be part of a firm that fights tirelessly to protect clients’ rights and obtain the best results for them no matter how tough the challenge.

Tara lives in Houston with her husband, Kurt, and their two children, Jaxon and Isla. She is an active member of the community. She serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Saint Paul’s Methodist Church Foundation and is involved in various community organizations. During her free time, Tara loves to travel to new places and enjoys being active outdoors.

Tara's Case Results

  • $9 Million

    Record Settlement Reached Days Before Trial

    Kurt Arnold, Caj Boatright, Tara Arnold, and Adam Lewis obtained a record settlement on behalf of their client shortly before trial. The client had tried to work out a settlement on its own for years and finally turned to Arnold & Itkin to get help. The defendant's last settlement offer to the client was just over $100,000 prior to turning to Arnold & Itkin. Our team put together all of the evidence, took more than 30 depositions, and prepared the case for trial. As a result, the defendant blinked and paid $9,000,000.

    Attorney's fees and expenses totaled $3,949,381.94

  • $4.97 Million

    Settlement Reached for Orthopaedic Injury Victim

    Arnold & Itkin's team recently settled a case for an injured industrial worker for $4.97 million. The worker suffered orthopaedic injuries while doing construction and maintenance work at a chemical plant. Arnold & Itkin worked hard to make sure that the guilty parties did not escape responsibility.
  • $3.7 Million

    Settlement Reached for Client Injured in Plant Explosion

    Arnold & Itkin LLP attorneys secured a $3.7 million settlement for their client who was injured at a plant explosion during turnaround work in Louisiana. Their client had suffered severe injuries including serious burns. To compound matters, their client’s workers compensation denied his claim, and the plant owners denied all responsibility for his injuries and the explosion. Arnold & Itkin LLP fought hard to ensure their client got the justice he deserved. This settlement allows Arnold & Itkin LLP’s client, including his family, to move on from this incident and plan for the future.
  • $3.57 Million

    Significant Settlement Obtained for Explosion Victim

    Arnold & Itkin LLP plant accident attorneys recovered a significant settlement, over $2.8 million, for their client who suffered serious physical injuries to his neck, shoulder and back, including surgeries to his shoulder and neck, in a Louisiana plant explosion. In addition to the physical injuries, their client also suffered serious emotional injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder given the traumatic nature of the explosion. Arnold & Itkin LLP relentlessly fought on behalf of their client to hold the plant owners responsible. This settlement helps Arnold & Itkin LLP’s client, including his family, to move on from this incident and plan for the future. Arnold & Itkin LLP is always willing to stand up for those injured in plant explosions, and fights to hold those responsible for causing these traumatic incidents.
  • $3.3 Million

    Multi-Million Settlement Reached for Man Unable to Return to Work

    Arnold & Itkin's explosion attorneys obtained a $3.3 million settlement for a man injured while working at a plant. He suffered a back injury that made it impossible for him to return to work in the career he had spent his life building. When the negligent defendants refused to take responsibility, Arnold & Itkin took his case and secured a multi-million settlement that will ensure he and his family are taken care of for life.
  • $3.3 Million

    Settlement Achieved for Injured East TX Man

    Several attorneys on our team helped to settle a case for $3.3 million. Arnold & Itkin attorneys were hired by an east Texas man injured at a plant while working a turnaround. An explosion caused him to fall and herniate a disc in his back. His employer's workers' compensation denied the claim and the plant owner denied all responsibility. At that point, he hired Arnold & Itkin. We helped him receive the best medical care during the pendency of his case. We obtained a multi-million settlement shortly before trial to ensure he was taken care of for life.
  • $3.3 Million

    Settlement Reached for Man Hurt in Plant Explosion

    After suffering serious injuries in a Louisiana plant explosion, one man turned to the legal team at Arnold & Itkin LLP. We worked with him to recover financial compensation that will take care of him and his family, and we also focused on ensuring he got the best possible medical care. In the end, we reached a $3.3 million settlement.
  • $3.2 Million

    Confidential Settlement Reached for Man Injured at a Plant

    Arnold & Itkin attorneys recovered a $3.2 million settlement for a man who suffered a neck and shoulder injury while working in a plant. Defendants disputed its liability and disputed the injuries claiming they were preexisting. Arnold & Itkin defeated their arguments and set the case for trial. Defendants settled the case confidentially before trial.
  • $3.2 Million

    Settlement Achieved for Victim of Severe Burn Injuries

    Arnold & Itkin plant accident attorneys are pleased to announce they settled a case for an injured plant worker for $3.2 million. The worker suffered burns to his hands and ears while working in the plant. Arnold & Itkin was able to discover the cause of the fire and hold the plant owner responsible.
  • $3.15 Million

    Settlement Achieved for Man Injured at a Plant

    Arnold & Itkin attorneys secured $3.15 million settlement, a life-changing result for a man injured while working at a plant. He suffered a back injury that resulted in him not being able to return to his former job. He was initially told workers' compensation was his only remedy. Arnold & Itkin took his case and secured a multi-million settlement that ensured he and his family were taken care of for life.
  • $3.1 Million

    Settlement Achieved for Female Plant Worker

    Arnold & Itkin LLP reaches $3.1 million settlement for a Louisiana woman injured at a plant. During a turnaround project an explosion occurred at the plant, and our client was severely injured. In fact, she suffered second degree burns, PTSD, and physical injuries to her knee, legs and back. She had to undergo serious treatment, including a knee surgery and total knee replacement as a result of the incident. Arnold & Itkin LLP worked tirelessly to make sure she received the best medical care during the pendency of her case, and was able to secure a multi-million settlement. This settlement will change our client’s life, and will allow her to move forward towards a happier future.
  • $3.1 Million

    Multi-Million Settlement Obtained for Plant Explosion Victim

    Arnold & Itkin explosion attorneys won a $3.1 million settlement for their client who was injured in a plant explosion in Louisiana. In the explosion, Arnold & Itkin LLP’s client was caused serious injuries, which required extensive medical treatment, including surgery. This settlement allows Arnold & Itkin’s client to know his family, including two young children, are taken care of in the future.
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