Michael G. Terry

Of Counsel

A personal injury trial lawyer for more than 30 years, Michael has tried virtually every type of personal injury case, including a personal injury class action. As a partner in the firm’s Corpus Christi office, he has represented corporations, insurance companies and individuals, both as a defense attorney and as a plaintiff’s attorney. Michael’s accomplishments as a trial lawyer have been recognized by his peers on many occasions, distinguishing him with numerous professional honors.

Telephone: 361.866.8080
Fax: 361.866.8039
mterry@hartlinebarger.com
800 N. Shoreline Blvd
Suite 2000, North Tower
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education
    University of Texas, J.D. 1974
    St. Louis University, A.B. 1968
  • Bar & Court Admissions
    Texas
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • Honors & Awards
    • Best Lawyers 2020, Lawyer of the Year Honoree
    • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
    • Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, 1987
    • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White, Inc. (1993-2022)
    • Top 100: Houston Region, Texas Super Lawyers® by Thompson Reuters (2009)
    Texas Super Lawyers® by Thompson Reuters (2003-2021)
    • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
    • Invited to be Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
  • Professional Affiliations & Activities
    • State Bar of Texas
    • The Mississippi Bar
    • American Bar Association
    • Corpus Christi Bar Association
    • Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
    • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
    • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
    • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    • Texas Trial Lawyers Association
    • American College of Trail Lawyers, Fellow
    • American Bar Foundation, Fellow

"It is a privilege to stand up for my clients in trial; it is a delight to talk to a jury about justice."