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Cory D. Itkin, Class Action Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Maritime, and Personal Injury

Practicing class action in Houston since 2005.

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Cory D. Itkin is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Cory has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Arnold & Itkin LLP.

Based in
Houston, TEXAS
Experience
over 21 years
Known for
Class Action · Maritime · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Maritime, and Personal Injury matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026).

About Cory D. Itkin: Cory D. Itkin is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Cory has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Arnold & Itkin LLP.

Areas of practice

Cory's practice areas in Houston

Cory concentrates on class action, maritime, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cory handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Houston, Texas

Cory takes class action matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.

Maritime cases in Houston, Texas

Cory takes maritime matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas

Cory takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Houston, Texas

Cory takes product liability matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cory agrees to represent you.

Biography

Cory D. Itkin, class action attorney serving Houston

Cory D. Itkin is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Maritime, and Personal Injury. Cory has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Arnold & Itkin LLP. Cory works from Houston, Texas and takes on class action matters across the region.

Cory Itkin has established a reputation as one of the most aggressive and prepared trial lawyers in the country. His experience includes maritime accidents, trucking accidents, plant explosions, and other high-stakes personal injury cases. Mr. Itkin has won verdicts and settlements for clients in more than two dozen states. He also obtained favorable results in the high-profile litigation involving families who lost loved ones or workers who were injured in the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

Some of Mr. Itkin's best work has involved cases with the biggest challenges. Mr. Itkin has won jury verdicts in excess of $1 million in at least five cases in which the defendant made no offer to settle the case at the time of trial. All told, he has achieved settlements and verdicts of more than a million dollars in more than 50 cases nationally. And he has obtained several seven- and eight-figure settlements on the eve of trial. He has won record-setting verdicts in highly disputed liability cases, and he won the largest Texas verdict in a helicopter accident case in recent years.

Mr. Itkin earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to earn his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center, graduating cum laude in the top 10% of his class.Mr. Itkin has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by the American Trial Lawyers Association. He has been named to the Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars list of young lawyers from 2010 to 2016.

How Cory handles class action matters

Cory Itkin has established a reputation as one of the most aggressive and prepared trial lawyers in the country. His experience includes maritime accidents, trucking accidents, plant explosions, and other high-stakes personal injury cases. Mr. Itkin has won verdicts and settlements for clients in more than two dozen states. He also obtained favorable results in the high-profile litigation…

The kind of cases Cory takes

Cory reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, maritime, and personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Cory studied and practices

  • University of Houston Law Center

    J.D. · 2005

Jurisdictions

Cory's state bar admissions

  • Texas

    2005 · ACTIVE

Cory studied at J.D. in University of Houston Law Center.

Law school and academic background

Cory completed J.D. in University of Houston Law Center. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cory runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Cory's legal honors and published work

Cory has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, 2010-2016

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Cory D. Itkin's office in Houston

Cory's primary office is at 6009 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, 77007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Arnold & Itkin LLP

6009 Memorial Drive

Houston, Texas 77007

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Hiring guide

How to hire Cory D. Itkin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cory usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Cory charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cory's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cory will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cory

Cory discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cory confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Cory's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Cory D. Itkin

  • How much does it cost to hire Cory for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cory walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Cory offer a free consultation?

    Cory charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cory's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Cory's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cory gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Cory take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Cory is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cory will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Cory?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cory will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Cory accepting new class action clients right now?

    Cory's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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