Hailing from a family of attorneys, Claire Schindler has been driven to pursue a career in law from a young age. Starting at the age of 19, she immersed herself in the legal industry by working in law firms, gathering invaluable experience and honing her skills in client advocacy. Her early start in the legal field has equipped her with a deep understanding of the intricacies of law, equipping her to take on some of the toughest opponents in the legal industry.
“I understand that getting hurt turns your world upside-down and makes you feel powerless. My passion for assisting clients in these situations comes from wanting to help people make things right again, one day at a time."
Biography
Born to a family of attorneys, Claire knew she wanted to become a lawyer at a young age. Her passion for trial advocacy matched her tendency to meet obstacles head-on. Like the best trial litigators, Claire never backs down from a challenge, no matter how big or powerful her opponent might be. When the worst happens, her clients know they can rely on her to fight hard on their behalf.
Claire earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Louisiana State University. She was also a proud member of LSU’s Delta Delta Delta chapter. At 19, Claire started working at law firms to gain legal experience and learn about advocating for clients. Then, something happened that changed her aspirations. During her senior year of college, Claire was involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver. She used this event as inspiration to someday help others as a personal injury lawyer.
After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Claire studied law at the Paul M. Herbert Law Center at Louisiana State University. She earned her Juris Doctorate, a degree in Comparative Law, and a Graduate Certificate in Energy and Law Policy. Claire worked for various skilled attorneys and had an externship with United States District Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. for the Middle District of Louisiana.
Claire joined Arnold & Itkin as a law clerk after moving to Houston. She soon moved to the firm’s trial team, where she has tried numerous cases to verdict and handled hundreds of depositions. She was part of the trial team that secured a favorable settlement against Exxon Mobil for its role in a plant explosion—after nearly three weeks in court.
Some of Claire’s notable results include:
- $5 million for a young mother severely injured by a furniture company.
- $4.25 million for a wife and mother injured by a drunk driver.
- $4.1 million for the victim of a serious rollover accident.
Since joining our team, Claire has secured nearly $150 million for her clients.
When she isn’t working on a case, Claire enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also goes to as many LSU football games as possible to cheer on the Tigers in person!