Messina Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys Review

Services and Practice Areas

The Messina Law Firm has broad expertise in personal injury law. It's the only kind of law the company practices. The firm handles everything from common cases like auto accident lawsuits to more complex matters, including injuries that result from faulty products and the negligent actions of the businesses that market them. If you or a loved one were injured due to being overserved at a bar or restaurant—or even at a private party—the firm can help you recover money for the damages you suffered, too. The same goes for dog bites and medical malpractice claims. The firm is comprised of experienced litigators—the kind of attorney that represents you in an actual court.

But not every case goes to trial. In fact, often an attorney's best recommendation to his or her client is to settle a case out of court. That recommendation can be driven by a number of factors: perhaps an attorney doubts whether a jury hearing a case would be completely convinced that a client's claims were true. They might doubt the facts of the case or decide that a plaintiff bore some responsibility for his or her own injuries. Or they might not feel the plaintiff's injuries are as grave as represented at trial. In that case, a trial by jury might be deemed too risky by an attorney or result in a smaller judgment than a defendant might voluntarily offer in settlement of a claim. Experienced personal injury lawyers offer astute advice under these circumstances. Then too, personal injury trials can take a long time and put a great deal of stress on plaintiffs. Some clients may want to avoid all that unpleasantness by choosing to settle a case instead. The attorneys at the Messina Law Firm can help you navigate these important decisions. They're seasoned negotiators who are accustomed to working with insurance companies, for example, who work to achieve the most rewarding results for their clients.

In part, personal injury attorneys' diligence is self-motivated. In most cases, plaintiff's attorneys work on a contingent fee basis. That means that instead of you paying them hourly for their work, you agree to share a portion of any money you receive as a result of your claim. The more money you recover when you make a claim, the larger the attorney's fee will be. Personal attorneys also don't require you to pay for legal services up front. That's one important benefit they offer to clients: litigation can be expensive, especially when an attorney must make frequent court appearances or hire expert witnesses to testify on your behalf.

Credentials and Professional Recognition

You can read about some of the attorneys associated with the Messina Law Firm on the company's website—notably the partners in the firm. You can learn where they went to school, which courts they are admitted to, and whether they've received any professional recognition for their work. The firm is not very large and in some instances, your case may be referred to co-counsel: another attorney who is affiliated with, but not directly employed by the firm. That allows the Messina Law firm to match you with the attorney who is best qualified to manage the intricacies of your particular case and reach the most rewarding outcome. 

The Messina Law firm offers services regionally and its attorneys are admitted to municipal, county and state courts and the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Federal District Courts of Texas. So if you live in the state of Texas, where the company is located, The Messina Law has you covered. 

Online Resources

The Messina Law Firm's website is easy to navigate and provides a thorough introduction to the company's areas of expertise. You can gain a basic understanding of many types of personal injury law by activating a pull-down menu and clicking once. We appreciate the simplicity and we think many potential clients will, too. The site includes an FAQ section that helps potential clients understand its fee structure, when it's smart to hire an attorney, and what to do—and not do—if you've been injured in an accident. 

In addition, the firm publishes a blog that features articles on a various legal topics, from recent verdicts to the legal terminology you might encounter while pursuing a personal injury claim. Articles are plainly written and easy for non-lawyers to understand. Some articles feature embedded videos in case you'd prefer not to read a lengthy piece. We did note that the company hasn't published any new articles in a long time, but a lot of the content is evergreen and will continue to interest readers aiming to learn about the law and the law firm.